Anime
They say books are good for you, but this anime shows it can be deadly too
What is Death Note?
These Japanese noodles are made from buckwheat flour
What are soba noodles?
A Japanese greeting meaning "good morning"
What is ohayou (gozaimasu)?
A ninja-themed manga by Masashi Kishimoto
What is Naruto?
This Tokyo district is famous for anime shops, maid cafés, and arcades
This anime series is credited with popularizing the “isekai” genre after its 2012 light novel adaptation.
What is Sword Art Online?
This fermented soybean paste is used to make a popular soup served with many Japanese meals
What is miso?
The Japanese term for cherry blossom viewing
What is hanami?
You can preview manga in the front of these commonly found shops
What are convenience stores?
This Kyoto landmark is famous for its thousands of red torii gates
What is the Fushimi Inari shrine?
The most favorited anime on MyAnimeList
What is One Piece?
This dish of simmered beef, tofu, and vegetables in a sweet soy broth is often cooked at the table
What is sukiyaki?
This style of street fashion, often seen in Harajuku, includes colorful, frilly, and doll-like clothing
What is lolita fashion?
This 1988 manga series by Katsuhiro Otomo is famous for its post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo setting
What is Akira?
This island has a distinct culture influenced by the Ryukyu Kingdom
What is Okinawa?
In Neon Genesis Evangelion, these giant creatures threaten humanity.
What are the Angels?
This fermented rice drink can be served hot or cold and has a sweet, mild taste
What is amazake?
This Japanese art of flower arrangement emphasizes harmony, balance, and form
What is ikebana?
Osamu Tezuka, often called the “God of Manga,” created this robot boy in the 1950s
Who is Astro Boy?
This remote village in Gifu Prefecture is a UNESCO site known for its steep thatched-roof farmhouses
What is Shirakawa-go?
This anime set in Ikebukuro features a headless motorcyclist
What is Durarara!!?
A sweet paste made of edamame beans, sugar and salt, which is considered a specialty of Sendai and often combined with mochi
What is zunda?
This art form involves folding and wrapping cloth around objects for gift-giving or carrying
What is furoshiki?
This psychological horror manga by Junji Ito features a seaside town haunted by spiral shapes
What is Uzumaki?
This island is known for its “Rabbit Island” nickname due to its large population of friendly rabbits
What is Okunoshima?