Geography
This is known as the tallest mountain/volcanoe in Japan, reaching 3,776 meters high
Mt. Fuji
This major city, now a mojor tourist city, used to be Japan's capital until the Imperial Restoration (~1869)
Kyoto
This crop has been harvested in Japan for over 2,000 years and is a staple food in the Japanese diet
rice
This well-known custom is the equivalent to shaking hands
bowing
This is a popular entertainment activity for people of all ages that focuses on singing
Karaoke
This populous city, located in the southern Kanto region, is home to the Imperial House of Japan
Tokyo
This religion was introduced to Japan from Korea in the 6th century and is known as one of the major religions of Japan
(Mahayana) Buddhism
This is considered the most popular food of Japan and can usually be found on a conveyor belt
sushi
When entering someone's house, it is polite to take off your ____
Shoes
Similar to wrestling, this sport originated in historical times as a source of entertainment to the Shinto deities
Sumo
This sea is located to the west of Japan and east of China/N. & S. Korea
Sea of Japan (East Sea)
This name of this force, in WWII, included Germany, Italy, and Japan - who fought against the Allied Powers
Axis Powers
This beverage is made from fermented rice and has claimed October 1st as a day of celebration throughout the world
sake
When dining out in Japan, it is common to recieve this item before eating
wet towel
Japanese women who are skilled at entertaining through dance, conversation, music, etc.
Geisha
Japan, as a whole, is classified as an ______: a cluster or collection of islands
archipelago
These group of indigenous people are known to have lived in archaic Japan c. 14,000 - 300 BCE
Jomon
These buckwheat noodles are traditionally served on New Year's Eve
soba
You should never pour too much of this when eating, for example, sushi
soy sauce
This city is where you go regarding anime, manga, video games, technology, etc.
Akihabara
This mountain range crosses 25 miles over the island of Honshu and ranges within 6 prefectures: Niigata, Toyama, Yamanashi, Nagano, Gifu, and Shizuoka
Japanese Alps
This policy, implemented by Tokugawa Iemitsu, lasted from about ~1639 to 1868 and banned any foreign relations/ideals to reach Japan
Closed-Door Policy (Sakoku)
This fish-shaped pastry can either be filled with: custard, red bean paste, white bean paste, chocolate, etc. (Also, Lily's favorite Japanese pastry)
Taiyaki
This Japanese film director, screenwriter, animator, etc. is most widely known for many Studio Ghibli movies