Fun Facts
This is Japan's currency
This word means “hello” and is commonly used during the daytime.
What is Konnichiwa?
This traditional practice involves folding paper into decorative shapes.
What is Origami?
This Japanese automaker produces the Camry, one of the best-selling cars in the U.S.
What is Toyota?
This Japanese breed of dog became an internet session. What is the name of the meme?
What is Doge?
This Japanese city has a deer population that freely roams the streets and is considered sacred.
What is Nara?
This word means “cute” and is often used to describe fashion or aesthetics.
What is Kawaii?
This traditional garment is worn during festivals, weddings, and tea ceremonies.
What is kimono?
This U.S. state has the largest Japanese American population.
What is California?
This Japanese studio, known for films like Spirited Away, was co-founded by Hayao Miyazaki.
What is Studio Ghibli?
This is Japan’s famous high-speed train system.
What is Shinkansen (bullet train)?
This word means “lucky charm” and is commonly sold at shrines.
What is omamori?
This winter tradition involves soaking in hot baths, often outdoors.
What is an onsen bath?
This traditional theater style used exaggerated poses and dramatic makeup long before cosplay existed.
What is Kabuki?
This Japanese rhythm game franchise involves hitting taiko drums in time with music.
What is Taiko no Tatsujin?
This mountain is Japan’s tallest and most iconic peak.
What is Mount Fuji?
This tea ceremony aesthetic emphasizing simplicity and imperfection is called this philosophy.
What is wabi-sabi?
This tradition involves eating special symbolic foods called osechi.
What is Japanese New Year celebration (Shōgatsu)?
This famous Japanese castle, associated with Tokugawa power, is nicknamed the “White Heron Castle.”
What is Himeji Castle?
This anime film by Makoto Shinkai became a global hit for its body-swapping storyline.
What is Your Name?
This famous Japanese statue of a loyal dog waits outside Shibuya Station and is a popular meeting spot.
Who is Hachikō?
This word literally means “empty hand” and refers to a Japanese martial art.
What is Karate?
This spring tradition celebrates cherry blossoms.
What is Hanami?
This period from 1603 to 1868 was ruled by shoguns and marked Japan’s long era of isolation.
What is the Edo Period?
This virtual pop star with turquoise pigtails performs concerts as a hologram.
Who is Hatsune Miku?