Japan
What is the national sport of Japan?
Sumo
What are the colors of the U.S flag?
Red, white and blue
How do you greet someone in 'Ōlelo Hawai'i (the Hawaiian language)?
Aloha! (means hello, goodbye, love, and peace)
What does JCC stand for?
Japanese Culture Club
2 + 2 = ?
4
How many prefectures does Japan have?
47
How many states does the U.S have?
50
How many major islands does Hawai'i have?
8
What is one of the member expectations?
Be kind / Speak up! / Don't be a nanpa!
What is the name of the building we are in right now?
Kuykendall Hall
Convert 10,000 yen to USD (estimates are accepted)
around $60
True/False: Benjamin Franklin was a U.S President
False!
He was a Founding Father of the U.S but NOT the president.
What is the name of the national Hawaiian anthem played at sports games and important events?
Hawai'i Pono'i
It's a song of love and admiration for Hawai'i.
What are the requirements to become a member?
Fill out the application AND pay your dues!
cut!
Name three different types of sushi
Temaki, nigiri, hosomaki, futomaki, uramaki, gunkan maki, chirashi (any of these 3 would be fine)
Which U.S president had two tiger cubs as pets?
Martin Van Buren, 8th President of the United States
What does malama 'aina mean?
It means to take care of the land around you and your loved ones. (anything similar to this is acceptable)
How many years ago was JCC established?
around 70 years ago!
What is the name of the longest running anime in Japan?
Sazae-san (has around 7000+ episodes)
It's a slice of life anime
What Japanese dish actually originates from Portugal?
Tempura
Originated in the 16th century when Portuguese Jesuits brought the Western-cooking style method of coating ingredients with batter and frying it!
What country gave the Statue of Liberty to the U.S and why?
France gave it as a gift to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence.
What is name of the state fish?
Humuhumunukunukuapua'a
What is the name of our Treasurer?
Sarah!
What are the nicknames for male and female athletic teams at UH Manoa?
Male: Rainbow Warriors, Female: Rainbow Wahine (wahine is woman in 'Ōlelo Hawai'i)