World News
This War continues with no signs of stopping
Russia & Ukraine
This summer had a record breaking....
Heatwave
A fun variation where noodles are sent down a bamboo chute filled with water for diners to catch
Nagashi Somen
Number of tourist that have visited Japan in the first half of this year:
A) 25 Million
B) 20 Million
C) 18 Million
What grinning fuzzy toy has become wildly popular, selling out instantly online and in stores around the world?
Labubu
More than 50,000 civilians are believed to have died during this conflict
Gaza and Israel war
In a recent election, this political party gained many seats in Japan's Upper House (上院)
Sanseito
A cold Chinese-style ramen with toppings like ham, omelet, and vegetables
Hiyashi Chuka
Known as 'the nation's kitchen'
Osaka
The total number of firework shows in Tokyo
A) 25
B) 50
C) 75
This country's government finally collapsed and it's president Assad is in hiding in Rusia
Syria
Famous Japanese Manga artist who died this summer
Keiichi Tanaami
Often eaten in summer to boost energy, prepared with a sweet and savory sauce
Unagi
Number one tourist destination in Europe
France
The "This rikishi", Ōnosato, who became the first Japanese-born Yokozuna in ______ years when he was promoted in May 2025
8 Years since a Japanese was promoted to Yokozuna.
President Trump sent the military to this city to help control crime.
Washington DC
40th year Anniversary of tragic event in Japan
Japan Airlines (JAL) Flight 123 crash, which occurred on August 12, 1985, killing 520 people
A popular summer fish that is often grilled with salt
Ayu
This country has seen a decline in Tourism by nearly 9%
United States
Which baseball team won the Koshien Summer tournament
Okinawa Shogaku
For many countries in the world, the US imposed these
Tariffs (tax on imported goods)
This event opened in Osaka.
World Expo
A translucent, jelly-like dessert made from red bean paste and agar-agar
Mizu Yokan
The most popular souvenir in Japan
Matcha - green tea
Why did John travel to Europe this summer?
Daughter's graduation from university.