Food
History & Culture
Geography
People
Pop Culture
100
It is sticky.
It has a strong smell.
It is often eaten with rice for breakfast.
Natto
100
It was Japan’s capital for more than 1,000 years.
It is famous for many historic temples and shrines.
The capital moved from this city to Tokyo in 1868.
Kyoto
100
How many main islands does Japan have?
Japan has four main islands
100
He is famous for both pitching and hitting.
He is from Iwate Prefecture.
He has won multiple MLB MVP awards.
Shohei Ohtani
100
It became popular in Japan in the 1970s.
You usually use a microphone.
The lyrics are shown on a screen.
Karaoke
200
It is made with pork.
It is covered with breadcrumbs.
It is deep-fried until crispy.
Tonkatsu
200
It has a curved blade.
It is usually held with two hands.
Samurai often carried it with a shorter sword.
Katana
200
How many prefectures does Japan have?
47
200
He is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
He is the lead singer of a three-member Japanese band.
He is the lead singer of Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Motoki Ohmori
200
It was first released on February 27, 1996.
The original games included 151 creatures to discover.
The first games were released for the Game Boy.
Pokémon
300
It is made from fish.
It is dried and very hard before being shaved.
The thin pieces are often put on top of takoyaki and okonomiyaki.
Katsuobushi
300
It lasted from 1603 to 1868.
The Tokugawa shogunate ruled Japan during this time.
It came before the Meiji Period.
Edo Period
300
What ocean is east of Japan?
Pacific Ocean
300
He is a famous Japanese animator and director.
He helped create Studio Ghibli.
He also directed My Neighbor Totoro
Hayao Miyazaki
300
The manga began in 2016.
Many characters use special Breathing Styles.
The characters use swords to fight.
Demon Slayer
400
It is shaped like a fish.
It is a popular Japanese street food.
It usually has sweet red bean paste inside.
Taiyaki
400
It has a long history in Japan.
The actors wear colorful costumes.
The actors often wear dramatic makeup.
Kabuki
400
It is in western Japan.
It is next to the Sea of Japan.
It has the largest sand dunes in Japan.
Tottori
400
He competed in the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics.
He won two Olympic gold medals.
He is from Sendai.
Yuzuru Hanyu
400
It was founded in Japan in 1889.
It originally made playing cards.
Its first game console was released in Japan in 1983.
Nintendo
500
It is served over rice.
The main ingredient is grilled eel.
It is usually covered with a sweet and savory sauce.
Unadon
500
They controlled large areas of land.
They had samurai who served them.
They were powerful during Japan’s feudal period.
Daimyo
500
It is Japan’s largest lake.
It is located near Kyoto.
It is in Shiga Prefecture.
Lake Biwa
500
He was a famous artist during the Edo Period.
He was famous for ukiyo-e art.
He created the famous Great Wave.
Katsushika Hokusai
500
It first appeared in a movie in 1954.
The original film was directed by Ishirō Honda.
The original movie was produced by Toho.
Godzilla
600
It is a hot-pot dish.
Very thin slices of meat are used.
The meat is quickly moved through hot broth.
Shabu-shabu
600
It is one of Japan’s most famous castles.
Much of its current structure was completed in the early 1600s.
It is known as the White Heron Castle
Himeji Castle
600
It is Japan’s longest river.
It is about 367 km long.
It flows through Niigata Prefecture.
Shinano River
600
He is known as the “father of Japanese capitalism.”
He helped start many companies and organizations in Japan.
His portrait has been on the ¥10,000 bill since 2024.
Eiichi Shibusawa
600
Its first store opened in Hiroshima in 1984.
It introduced Heattech（ヒートテック） clothing in 2003.
It has stores in many countries around the world.
Uniqlo
