Historical Figures
This Japanese emperor announced Japan’s surrender at the end of World War II.
Emperor Hirohito
This city was the first to be hit by an atomic bomb in 1945.
Hiroshima
This Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes is famous worldwide.
Origami
Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest peak, is located on this island.
Honshu
This fermented soybean dish is a traditional Japanese breakfast food.
Natto
This shogun unified Japan in the late 16th century after a period of civil war.
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Japan's capital moved from Kyoto to this city in 1868 during the Meiji Restoration.
Tokyo
This traditional Japanese garment is often worn during festivals and ceremonies.
Kimono
This sea separates Japan from the Korean Peninsula
Sea of Japan
This noodle soup, made with broth, meat, and vegetables, is a staple of Japanese cuisine.
Ramen
The author of The Tale of Genji, one of the world’s first novels, was a noblewoman from the Heian period.
Murasaki Shikibu
This event in 1853 forced Japan to open its ports to the West.
Commodore Perry's Black Ships arrival
This traditional form of Japanese theater features exaggerated makeup and dramatic storytelling.
Kabuki
This second-largest Japanese island lies to the north of Honshu.
Hokkaido
This Japanese dish consists of skewered and grilled chicken, often served as a street food.
Yakitori
This daimyo was known for his "Dream of Unifying Japan" and was assassinated in 1582.
Oda Nobunaga
The 47 Ronin avenged the death of their lord in this famous 18th-century event.
Ako Incident
This Japanese religion is focused on rituals to connect with kami, or spirits.
Shinto
This is the name of the chain of islands to the south of Japan's main islands, including Okinawa.
Ryukyu Islands
Originating from Akita Prefecture, this rare regional dish consists of thinly sliced raw horse meat served with soy sauce and wasabi, and is considered a delicacy among local connoisseurs.
Basashi
This naval officer was the mastermind behind Japan’s rapid naval expansion during the Meiji period.
Tōgō Heihachirō
This treaty ended the First Sino-Japanese War in 1895, granting Japan control over Taiwan.
Treaty of Shimonoseki
This Japanese flower arrangement art, known for its simplicity and precision, follows strict rules.
Ikebana
This is Japan’s largest freshwater lake, located near Kyoto.
Lake Biwa
This rare, highly sought-after type of sushi, called "kōhaku namasu," dates back to the Heian period and is made by fermenting fish with rice for months, creating a pungent flavor similar to modern-day Southeast Asian fish sauce.
Funazushi