Sports
This full-contact wrestling sport originating from the Edo period involves two wrestlers pushing each other outside a Dohyō
What is Sumo?
The traditional Japanese greeting
What is bowing
This is the most popular dish in Japan and it conventionally consists of a combination of vinegared rice, raw fish, and vegetables.
What is Sushi
This city, with a population of 14 million is the capital of Japan
What is Tokyo
This lizard monster first popularized in 1954, terrorizes Japan with his powers endowed by nuclear radiation
What is Godzilla
This sport originated from Cooperstown New York and is now the most popular sport in Japan?
What is Baseball
This traditional Japanese garment traces back to the Heian period (794-1185), and is now the national dress of Japan
What is Kimono
Not to be confused with sushi this Japanese delicacy consists of fresh raw fish or meat sliced into thin pieces and often eaten with soy sauce.
What is Sashimi
This pilgrimage site and active volcano is the tallest mountain in japan
What is Mount Fuji
This 1979 Japanese military science fiction media franchise. Created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Sunrise, the features giant robots or mecha
What is Gundam
This sport involves bamboo training swords called Shinai and armor called Bōgu
What is Kendo?
This traditional Japanese ceremony involves the ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha. It's been dubbed the quintessential Japanese experience.
Which fast-food franchise is traditionally enjoyed on Christmas eve in Japan?
What is Kentucky Fried Chicken
This city on the island of Honshu was once the capital of Japan. It's now famous for its numerous classical Buddhist temples.
What is Kyoto
This Japanese animation studio based in Koganei, Tokyo created famous movies such as Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke
What is Studio Ghibli
This martial art, described as “the way of softness or gentleness” became popular in Japan around the 19th Century
What is Judo
The most popular religion in Japan that literally means "The Way of the Gods"
What shintoism
This iconic Japanese ramen garnish is known for its pink swirl.
What is Narutomaki or fish cake
What sea, rests between Japan and Korea
What is the Sea of Japan
This manga holds a record of 454 million copies sold worldwide as of September 2019. Making it more popular than Batman.
What is One Piece
This baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels is the most famous and well-loved athlete in Japan as of 2022.
Who is Ohtani Shōhei
This class of female Japanese performing artists and entertainers trained in dance, music, and singing. They are famous for their oshiroi make-up.
What is Geisha?
This mild-flavored winter radish is usually characterized by fast-growing leaves and a long, white, napiform root.
What is Daikon
Which mountain range runs down to center of Japan?
What are The Japanese Alps
This three-hour-long movie created in 1954 tells the story of seven samurai defending a village. With a 100% score on rotten tomatoes it's regarded as a masterpiece
What is the Seven Samurai