Music, TV, and Art
This technique requires using paper and folding in order to make animals and other figures.
What is origami?
The National Sport of Japan.
What is sumo?
This conveyor belt food service is popular in Japan as a quick, somewhat cheap dining option.
What is kaiten sushi?
This novel was written in the Heian Period (794 to 1185) by Murasaki Shikibu
What is the Tale of Genji?
This anime series from 1997 has 14 movies, over 750 episodes and five generations of different characters.
What is Pokemon?
List 5 English words that you think have Japanese roots? (weather, food, music)
Sake, Sushi, karaoke, emoji, anime, manga, tsunami, typhoon, etc
It's a rice ball made with white rice that is usually formed into a triangular or circular/oval shape wrapped with a strip of nori (edible seaweed).
What is onigiri?
This man, nick-named the “father of manga”, created films and cartoons such as Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion, and Metropolis.
Who is Osamu Tezuka?
Name at least 5 Japanese automobile producers
Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Mazda, etc
This VERY poisonous sea-creature is a risky but tasty dining option, albeit at a high price.
What is fugu? (Pufferfish)
This novel was written in the Heian Period (794 to 1185) by Murasaki Shikibu
What is the Tale of Genji?
The art of writing with a brush and ink.
What is Shodo? (Japanese calligraphy)
What is the literal translation of ‘karaoke’? (Hint: it is a combination of two words in Japanese)
Kara = empty (空)
Oke = short for 'orchestra'
This chef is listed as a "Japanese cultural treasure", and has starred in both the Japanese and English versions of Iron Chef.
Who is Masaharu Morimoto?
These 4 islands make up Japan.
What are Honshu, Kyuushu, Shikoku, Hokkaido?
What is the name of a Japanese drum which is held tight with cord?
What is shime-daiko?
Hanami is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers - people usually celebrate by eating and drinking under the blooms of this tree.
What is the Japanese Cherry Blossom? (Hanami; "hana" = "flowers")
This festival is considered one of the most important days in Japan. It takes place over the course of the first few days of January. It is one of the few times of the year that almost everyone has a holiday, and as such, many businesses are also closed in order to spend time with families.
What is Shogatsu? (Japanese New Year)