Foods
A type of food in Japan that commonly uses seafood.
Sushi, sashimi, tempura, takoyaki.
Social greeting commonly practiced in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, signifying friendship, affection, or respect.
Cheek kissing
Japanese holiday paired with Valentine's Day.
White Day
De nada (Spanish)
You're welcome
Chemical compound that makes peppers hot.
Capsaicin
Place known for deep dish pizza.
Chicago, Il
Local food, snacks, or crafts bought for friends, family, or coworkers after a trip.
Souvenirs (Omiyage)
Act practiced during Ramadan.
Fasting from sunrise to sunset.
Onegaishimasu (Japanese)
Please
Number system that uses 0s and 1s.
Binary.
Popular ingredient used in Japanese desserts, often as a filling for many sweets, like mochi, pancakes, steamed buns.
Red beans (Anko)
Birthday prank tradition in Mexico.
Cake in the face (La mordida)
Period of time in Japan in which holidays occur in quick succession.
Golden Week
German - Thank you.
Danke
Plastic or metal tube found on the ends of shoelaces and waistband drawstrings.
Aglet
The food or drink of the gods in Greek mythology.
Ambrosia
A specific act that shows respect, hygiene, and cleanliness, done globally but most widespread in Asia.
Taking off your shoes before entering the house
5 day Hindu festival celebrating the triumph of light over darkness.
Diwali
Japanese - Good evening.
Konbanwa
Number of noses a slug has.
4
A traditional savory Japanese food made from fermented soybeans.
Natto
Competition done in the UK that often results in a lot of injuries.
Cheese rolling
Two dishes commonly eaten to celebrate Christmas in Japan.
KFC and strawberry spongecake
Latin - And the rest / And other things / And so on.
Et cetera
The number of dead skin cells the human body sheds in a minute.
30000