JAPANESE / U.S. RELATIONS 4
This japanese martial art, now a popular U.S. sport, translates to "gentle way."
Judo
This green teen superhero shapeshifts into animals-and his exaggerated anime-style emotions were a big part of this hit Cartoon Network team show.
Beast Boy
This chain known for "footlongs" has Japan specific menu items like shrimp avocado sandwiches
Subway
This American rock band's power ballad "Don't Stop Believin" is a karaoke favorite across Japan
Journey
Where were many Japanese Americans placed during WWII?
Internment Camps
Art of growing miniature trees. (盆栽)
Bonsai
This American TV show, debuting in 1993, was adapted from the Japaense SUPER SENTAI series and featured color-coded heroes battling evil giant robots.
Power Rangers
This netflix superhero show features seven adopted siblings with powers-its time jumps, dramatic pacing, and stylized animation echo anime techniques
The Umbrella Academy
In Japan, this American pizza brand offers toppings like squid and mayo corn.
Domino's
This American alternative rock band, famous for "Creep", is surprisingly more popular in Japan than in many Western countries.
Radiohead
In what year did Japan and the United States officially enter WWII against each other
1941
A small foxlike Japanese dog breed, popular in memes and pet culture (柴犬)
Shiba Inu
This American university has one of the oldest and most prestigious Japanese language and culture programs in the country.
Harvard University
This moody, animated miniseries by Patrick McHale isn't anime, but its atmosphereic art and fairy tale tone drew strong comparison to Studio Ghibli
Over the Garden Wall
Taco Bell
This genre of African-American music, especially bebop and fusion, has an almost academic following in Japan, with special cafes dedicated to vinyl listening
Jazz
What U.S. territory in the Pacific was captured by Japan in 1941 and recaptured by American forces in 1944
Guam
Phrase said before eating, meaning, " I humbly receive." いただきます
Itadakimasu
This Japanese retail company became a popular clothing chain in the U.S., known for simple basics.
This early 2000s Cartoon Network series featured a slacker from New Jersey who pilots a giant robot modified with a car as its head-anime inspired mecha action with a heavy metal twist.
Megas XLR
In Japan, this breakfast ceral brand released a green tea-flavored version of its classic "Froot Loops"
Kellogg's
This genre of electronic music, with roots in Detroit, was so embraced by Japan that entire nightclubs are themed around it
Techno
What 1942 naval battle marked a turning point in the Pacific?
The Battle of Midway
Do your best. (頑張って)
Ganbatte
This American retailer became wildly popular in Japan in the 1980s and '90s, especially for its preppy-casual style
The GAP
This Adult Swim show mashed anime art with absurd Western humor, including characters like a magical koala and a brooding hero with a giant gun.
Perfect Hair Forever
Oreo
In the 1980s, this American funk band toured Japan and recorded a live album there, cementing their legacy with Japanese fans. "Do you remember the 21st night of September?"
Earth, Wind, and Fire?
What term is used to describe the survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. (被爆者)
A samurai without a master, often a wanderer or mercenary. (浪人)
Ronin