Animals
This black‑and‑white bear‑like animal is famous in Japan and loves bamboo.
Panda
This food is made of rice and seaweed and can look like little rolls.
Sushi
This tall red tower looks like the Eiffel Tower.
Tokyo Tower
These pink flowers bloom in spring and are very famous in Japan.
Cherry Blossoms
This cute white cat with a bow is loved all over the world.
Hello Kitty
This clever animal with a fluffy tail appears in many Japanese stories.
Fox
These noodles can be eaten hot or cold and are very long.
Ramen Noodles
This mountain is the tallest in Japan.
Mount Fuji
This Japanese sport involves two wrestlers trying to push each other out of a ring.
Sumo wrestling
This electric yellow Pokémon is known for saying “Pika!”
Pikachu
This giant fish is a symbol of strength and is often seen on flags for Children’s Day.
Koi
This sweet red bean treat is often shaped like a fish.
Taiyaki
This city is famous for deer that bow to visitors.
Nara
This traditional clothing is worn on special occasions.
Kimono
These tiny blue forest spirits appear in My Neighbor Totoro.
Soot sprites
This snow‑loving monkey likes to sit in hot springs.
Japanese macaque
These colorful candies melt in your mouth and come in tiny boxes.
Ramune candies
This ancient city has many temples and cherry blossoms.
Kyoto
This holiday celebrates children with colorful fish flags.
Children's Day
This speedy blue hedgehog is from a Japanese game company.
Sonic the Hedgehog
This huge sea creature is Japan’s largest animal and lives deep in the ocean.
Whale
This lunch box has many small foods arranged neatly inside.
Bento
This busy crossing in Tokyo is one of the most crowded in the world.
Shibuya Crossing
This art of folding paper into shapes is loved by kids.
Origami
A Japanese term that literally translates to "strange beast" or "strange creature"
Kaiju