Trivia
What language is spoken in Japan?
Japanese
Which traditional Japanese dish consists mainly of raw fish and rice?
Sushi
The art of paper folding is known as what?
Origami
What is the national sport of Japan?
Sumo Wrestling
What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo
A pan fried or steamed dumpling filled with a mix of finely minced pork, mushrooms and cabbage are called a what?
Gyoza
What is the currency of Japan?
Yen
How would you greet someone in Japan?
Bow
What is the name of the robe like traditional Japanese garment and national dress of Japan?
Kimono
What is the name of the Japanese dish of thinly-sliced raw food, usually fish and seafood, but also sometimes other meats?
Sashimi
What Japanese word translates into English as “harbour wave”?
Tsunami
What’s the most populated city in Japan?
Tokyo
What does the red circle on the Japanese flag represent?
The sun
What's the highest mountain in Japan which is also a volcano?
Mount Fuji
What type of poisonous fish is a delicacy in Japan?
The Puffer fish
Which two countries are the closest in distance to Japan?
Korea and Russia
How do you say 'thankyou' in Japanese?
Arigato
What is the name for the military nobility and officer caste that existed in medieval and early-modern Japan?
The samurai
How do you say 'teacher' in Japanese?
Sensei
What are traditional female Japanese performers called?
Geishas
The second atomic bomb ever used in war-time was dropped on what city?
Nagasaki
A crane bird is a symbol of what in Japan?
Long life
In which 3 months do cherry blossoms bloom in Japan?
March, April and May
What is the indigenous faith of Japan?
Shinto
How many Gold medals did Japan win at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
20