Japanese Cuisine
In Japanese cuisine, what seaweed is often used to wrap sushi rolls?
Nori
Home to the Red Fort and India Gate, what is the name of India’s capital city?
New Delhi
In which country is Thanksgiving celebrated in October instead of November like its neighbor?
Canada
In which holiday are marigolds used to guide the spirits of the dead back to their families?
You would often see the flowers on Ofrendas, graves, and pathways!
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it operates on the unceded territories of which Indigenous Nations?
Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh
What fermented soybean paste is commonly used in soup and marinades and has a salty, umami flavor?
Miso
Tea
The famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place in which city?
(you can be a new man here according to Hamilton, though it wasn't really welcoming towards King Kong)
New York
Romania is home to which spooky castle, known for inspiring a legendary Bram Stoker novel?
Better bring the garlic!
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
Brussels is home to which kind of waffle?
(It has the name of the city's country)
Belgian Waffle
Although it is Japanese, Tempura is a dish that was inspired by the methods of visitors from which country?
Portugal
Which mountain range, home to the world’s highest peaks, runs along India’s northern border?
The Himalayas
What Native American crop, now a staple at Thanksgiving, was originally cultivated across the Americas and used in ceremonies?
Its really good with melted butter and makes a really delicious snack when heated!
Corn (or maize)
Which witch from Slavic folklore lives in a hut that stands on chicken legs and eats lost children?
And yes... the name is also associated with an assassin known for eliminating people with a pencil
The Baba Yaga
The didgeridoo is an ancient instrument that comes from the Indigenous cultures of which country?
Australia
Despite the risks, around 10,000 tons of what food is eaten annually in Japan and requires a chef to have a license to prepare?
Fugu (Japanese Pufferfish)
You can head over to the city of Agra to find what famous building, which was built as a tomb for an emperor's wife?
The Taj Mahal
In which country is a national holiday called "Kinrō Kansha no Hi", which is a day for giving thanks for labor and production?
Japan
Known for its Mardi Gras parades and delicious Cajun food, which American city is also known to be one of the most haunted cities in the country?
New Orleans
For their 59th feature animation film releasing in 2021, Disney decided to take inspiration from Southeast Asian cultures for which movie?
(starring Awkwafina as a Naga-inspired dragon)
Raya and the Last Dragon
Which city is renowned as Japan's street food capital, and is famous for its vibrant food culture and iconic dishes like takoyaki and okonomiyaki?
Osaka
What Indian city is considered to be the country's financial capital, and is the birthplace of Bollywood?
Mumbai
In Nigerian and West African traditions, what grain-like seed is often served at harvest festivals?
Millet (Fonio)
The Wendigo, a spirit of cannibalism and hunger, originates from which Indigenous culture?
Algonquian Culture
What is the popular Korean kids game that involves flipping your opponent's paper tile?
Ddakji