Food
Clothes
Festivals
Symbols
Music and Dance
100
This is a Japanese noodle you eat cold in summer. What is it?
Somen
100
This is a wide belt used with kimono.
obi
100
On May 5th, we fly carp streamers for boys. What is the festival?
Children's Day
100
This flower blooms before sakura and is white or pink.
Plum or Ume
100
This is a song we sing every year for someone’s special day.
We sing it with a cake!
Happy Birthday!
200
This food is made with rice, seaweed, and filling inside. It’s easy to carry. What is it?
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200
This is worn under a kimono to keep it clean.
juban
200
This is the festival where people visit shrines at the start of the year.
hatsumode
200
This animal is a symbol of good luck and waves its hand.
maneki neko
200
We hit it with sticks to make loud, powerful sounds.
It is used in festivals and performances.
taiko
300
This is a thick Japanese pancake with cabbage and meat. What is it?
okonomiyaki
300
These are socks with a space for the big toe, worn with traditional shoes.
tabi
300
This festival celebrates the moon and uses dango as an offering.
Tsukimi
300
This folding paper art is known around the world.
origami
300
This is a morning exercise for kids and adults.
We move our arms and legs like exercise.
radio taisou
400
This is a sweet rice cake often eaten at New Year. What is it?
400
This style of kimono is often worn by unmarried women and has long sleeves.
furisode
400
In Kyoto, this famous July festival has big floats.
Gion Matsuri
400
This gate is found at the entrance of a Shinto shrine.
torii
400
This is a dance we do in a circle during Obon season.
People wear yukata and clap their hands.
Bon Odori
500
This sour vegetable is made with salt and is served with meals. What is it?
tsukemono
500
Men wear this skirt-like clothing for formal events with kimono.
hakama
500
This is a summer festival in Fukushima showing big straw sandals.
Waraji Matsuri
500
This is a symbol of long life and is found in Japanese art. It has a shell and a tail.
Turtle or kame
500
This small drum is played by hand.
It is used in Noh and Kabuki plays.
It makes a high-pitched sound.
tsuzumi