Landmarks
What is the name of the tallest tower in Japan?
Tokyo Skytree.
In Japan, what is the traditional Christmas Eve meal that many families enjoy?
Fried chicken (often KFC).
What is the Japanese term for animated TV shows and movies?
Anime
What is the Japanese term for raw fish served without rice?
Sashimi.
What was the title given to the military rulers of Japan before the Meiji Restoration?
Shogun
Which famous shrine in Kyoto is known for its thousands of bright red torii gates?
Fushimi Inari Taisha
What is the Japanese name for New Year’s Day, one of the most important holidays in Japan?
Oshōgatsu.
What is the name of the yellow Pokémon that is Ash’s companion?
Pikachu
Which Japanese noodle dish is often served in a hot, flavourful broth and is named after its thick, chewy noodles?
Udon.
What was the period of isolation in Japan called, lasting from the 1600s to the mid-1800s?
Sakoku.
Which castle, also known as the "White Heron Castle," is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Himeji Castle.
During New Year, Japanese people often eat a special soup with mochi. What is this soup called?
Ozōni.
Which anime features characters with powers called "quirks" and follows the story of Izuku Midoriya?
My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia).
What type of Japanese rice wine is traditionally served warm or cold?
Sake
Which city was the target of the first atomic bomb during World War II?
Hiroshima.
The floating torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine is located on which island?
Miyajima (Itsukushima Island).
What is the term for the first shrine visit of the year, a popular New Year tradition in Japan?
Hatsumōde.
In "Spirited Away," what is the name of the bathhouse owner who turns Chihiro’s parents into pigs?
Yubaba.
Which traditional Japanese dessert is made from glutinous rice flour and often filled with sweet red bean paste?
Mochi.
What was the name of the samurai who became Japan’s first shogun in 1192?
Minamoto no Yoritomo.
Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest mountain. In which prefecture is it located?
Shizuoka and Yamanashi.
What is the name of the traditional decorative arrangement placed at homes during New Year in Japan, made from bamboo and pine?
Kadomatsu.
Which long-running anime features the pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his quest for the One Piece?
One Piece.
What is the name of the fermented soybean paste used in soups, marinades, and dressings in Japanese cuisine?
Miso
The Taika Reforms in 645 aimed to centralize power under the emperor. What was the key inspiration for these reforms?
Chinese governance and legal systems.