Geography
Food
Mannerisms
Holidays and Culture
History
100
Which prefecture in Japan is this located in?
Tokyo
100
What is this?
Natto
100
What do you say before and after eating in Japan?
Itadakimasu and gochisousamadeshita
100
How many national holidays does Japan have?
16
100
True or false
Was Japan's history always patriarchal?
False!
In the beginning, Japan actually had a woman as a recorded ruler named Himiko. The Meiji period was when patriarchy was fully implemented.
200
Which prefecture is this located in?
Kyoto
200
What food is this?
Okonomiyaki
200
What are you expected to do when entering a home in Japan?
Taking off your shoes and excusing yourself
200
What day is thanksgiving in Japan
Nov 23
200
True or false
Japan was closed to the world for 217 years
True
300
Which prefecture is this located in?
Osaka
300
In a REAL strawberry daifuku, is the strawberry outside or inside?
Inside
300
True or false:
You can slurp your noodles or ramen in Japan
True it is allowed
300
What is Christmas tradition in Japan?
Eat KFC. Spending time with friends and couples. Christmas is seen as a more romantic holiday.
300
The class of warriors and served as the military elite for centuries in feudal japan
Samurai
400
Which prefectures is mount fuji located in
Shizouka and yamanashi
400
Fill in the blank:
__ is a poisonous type of sea creature and needs to have licensed __ chefs in order for you to eat and it is also a delicacy to eat
fugu (pufferfish), when not carefully prepared it will literally kill you.
400
True or false:
You can talk on the phone when riding the train.
False, it is considered really rude and your phone should be on silent
400
Which holidays are part of Golden Week?
Showa day, Constitution memorial day, Greenery day, and children's day
400
What was the capital before Tokyo?
Kyoto
500
Which prefecture has the largest and most active volcano?
Kumamoto has Mount Aso
500
What is a Japanese soup stock that gives food its umami flavor?
Dashi
500
How is driving in Japan difference from the US?
Position of driving and the steering wheel wise.
The steering wheel is on the right, and they drive on the left.
500
Name all the national holidays (accept 10/16)
new years, coming of age, national foundation, emperor's bday, vernal equinox, showa, constitutional memorial, greenery, children's, marine, mountain, respect for aged, autumnal equinox, sports, culture, thanksgiving
500
What are the periods in order, starting from heian
Heian
Kamakura
Muromachi
Edo / Tokugawa
Meiji
Taisho
Showa
Haisei