Ball of rice (cooked vinegar rice) combined with other ingredients such as raw seafood, cooked seafood, or seaweed.
What is sushi?
100
This animated movie director is known for making a big splash in the US (and all around the world) for creating award-winning movies such as Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service, Howl's Moving Castle, and more.
Who is Hayao Miyazaki?
100
A traditional Japanese female entertainer who acts as a hostess and whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music, dance and games.
What is a geisha?
100
"Konnichiwa"
What is "hello" or "good afternoon"?
100
This sport requires very heavy Japanese men to fight inside a ring, mainly by utilizing their extreme body weight.
What is sumo?
200
A common noodle-loving college student favorite, this food is known for being cheap, easy, and delicious!
What is ramen?
200
Popular comics created in Japan, these are created in all genres and are read by people of all ages.
What is manga?
200
The military nobility of medieval and early-modern Japan, they follow a strict set of military rules called bushidÅ.
What is a samurai?
200
"Arigatou"
What is "thanks" or "thank you"?
200
This is the most popular sport to watch in Japan!
What is baseball?
300
Rice pressed into the shape of a triangle, often with seaweed wrapped around it or stuffed with other foods.
What is onigiri?
300
This short form of poetry is a beautiful ancient Japanese art form.
What is a haiku?
300
This is the traditional Japanese "religion".
What is Shinto?
300
"Douitashimashite"
What is "you're welcome"?
300
A Japanese martial art, a practicioner of this martial art is known as a "karateka".
What is karate?
400
Toasted Japanese seaweed.
What is nori?
400
Japanese popular music, often referred to in abbreviation as _____.
What is J-pop?
400
This era is the era where samurai lost their power, and Japan became more western, it is also known for the ______ Restoration.
What is Meiji/the Meiji era?
400
"Sumimasen"
What is "excuse me"?
400
Meaning "Way of The Sword", this is a modern Japanese sport/martial art.
What is kendo?
500
A bed of rice in a box with cooked eel in a special sauce on top of it.
What is unadon?
500
A Japanese instrument that's literal meaning is "great drum".
What is taiko?
500
This country came to Japan and introduced bread, which the Japanese now refer to as "pan".
What is Portugal?
500
"Sou desu ka?"
What is "Is that so" or "I see"?
500
A Japanese martial art (traditional style of Okinawan karate) that is based around the idea of "one fighting against many".