Basic Japanese History & Facts
This city is the capital of Japan.
What is Tokyo?
This mustached Nintendo hero wears a red hat and overalls.
Who is Mario?
This energetic band blends J-pop, indie pop, and rock, and has over 22 songs with 100 million streams each.
Who is Mrs. Green Apple?
The song “Gurenge” is from this demon-slaying anime.
What is Demon Slayer?
This Studio Ghibli film stars Totoro.
What is My Neighbor Totoro?
This body of water lies to the east of Japan.
What is the Pacific Ocean?
This yellow Pokémon says its name as it speaks.
Who is Pikachu?
Known for complex songs with tempo changes, cinematic sounds, and moody visuals, this band’s lyrics often explore youth and modern alienation.
Who is King Gnu?
“Blue Bird” is a popular song from this ninja anime.
What is Naruto?
This movie about a young girl trapped in a spirit world won an Oscar.
What is Spirited Away?
This famous mountain is the tallest in Japan and often depicted in art.
What is Mount Fuji?
This blue robot cat from the future helps his friend Nobita.
Who is Doraemon?
This multi-talented artist writes, produces, and arranges his own songs, which mix pop, rock, R&B, hip-hop, and city pop.
Who is Vaundy?
“We Are!” is an opening theme from this pirate adventure anime.
What is One Piece?
In this Studio Ghibli film, a goldfish princess wants to become human and befriends a little boy named Sosuke.
What is Ponyo?
This traditional Japanese robe is tied with a sash called an obi.
What is a kimono?
This Sailor Scout fights evil by moonlight.
Who is Sailor Moon?
Beginning by posting piano covers on YouTube, this singer blends Western R&B, jazz, and pop with Japanese pop traditions, and topped Billboard Japan.
Who is Fujii Kaze?
“Unravel” is the opening of this anime about monsters that look like people.
What is Tokyo Ghoul?
This film follows a young warrior caught in a struggle between nature spirits and human industrialization.
What is Princess Mononoke?
This samurai-led period lasted from 1603 to 1868 and is known for peace and isolation.
What is the Edo period?
This ninja wears orange and dreams of becoming Hokage.
Who is Naruto?
This artist fuses J-pop with rock energy, vocal growls, high notes, and dramatic transitions, and was the first Japanese musician to hit #1 on Apple Music’s Global chart.
Who is Ado?
Tank!” is the jazzy opening of this space bounty hunter anime.
What is Cowboy Bebop?
This film is about a boy and girl who swap bodies through magic.
What is Your Name? (Kimi no Na wa)