Do's & Don'ts
You should always do this on a train.
What is, not talk/ speak quietly?
Konichiwa
What is "Hello"?
These are the two most commonly practiced religions in Japan.
What is Shintoism and Buddhism?
A place that every home has, where you put your shoes.
What is the Genkan
A common dessert made from rice flour. It has become popular in the United States, in the form of ice cream.
What is mochi?
It is very rude to do this with your chopsticks.
What is stick them in your food, most commonly done with rice?
Gomennasai
What is, "Im sorry".
Japan has three alphabets, this alphabet was invented by the Chinese.
Bonus 50 points if you can name the other two alphabets.
What is Kanji?
Bonus answer: Katakana and Hiragana
The two types of train cards
This food is often referred to as Anko.
What is, sweet red bean?
This traditional American practice is not done in Japan.
What is tipping?
Hajimemashite
What is, "Its nice to meet you"?
The current emperorer of Japan.
What is, Naruhito?
Used by resturants to show off what they offer.
What is Plastic food?
Popular snack called Senbei.
What is Rice Cracker?
Common courtesy when taking an escalator.
Stand on the left side, walk on the right.
Kore o onegaishimasu
What is, "This please".
On this day the strongest earthquake in Japan history occurred.
What is, the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami on March 11 2011?
This device, show photo, is needed in homes and used daily.
What is, Water heater?
A snack in the shape of a ball made of flour based dough filled with octopus.
What is Takoyaki?
When meeting this type of person you do this to show respect.
What is bow deeply to someone older than you or of greater authority and power?
Sumimasen, watashi wa nihongo ga wakarimasen.
What is, "Im sorry, I dont understand Japanese."
Japan did this for 217 years.
What is, closed off from the rest of the world?
The yellow bumpy line on sidewalks.
What is a path for the visually impaired?
This food is very commonly eaten for breakfast alongside rice. It is sometimes referred to, as the "Vegemite of Japan".
What is natto?