Food
Name a type of sushi that is NOT commonly eaten in Japan
Anything goes
5 ways of translating やばい
any 5
Roughly, what is the population of the US?
350,000,000
What was the first Tokyo Metro line?
Ginza Line!
Name 3 popular American foods that are often eaten for Breakfast
any 3
This Japanese film won many prestigious awards. It is about an old actor who needs to hire someone to drive him around.
Drive My Car
This was a blockbuster NBA trade that happened in February of this year. In this controversial trade, super star Luka Doncic was sent from which team to which team?
Mavericks to Lakers
Name the neighborhood in Tokyo that used to be a horse racing ground for the shogun and his family in the Edo period.
Takadanobaba!
Name 3 foods that are originally from Mexico but are extremely popular throughout the US.
This Japanese genre of music experienced a resurgence of popularity close to the year 2020. It is very popular in America.
City Pop
The Boston accent is quite a famous accent in America. Some people say "How ah ya?" instead of "How are you?" With that being said, how would I say. "Park the car in Harvard Yard" in a Boston accent.
Pahk the Cah in Hahvahd Yahd
This is a famous modern Japanese novel that is about a girl who moves into her friend's house after her grandmother passes away. She forms a family-like bond with her friend and his mother.
Please name both the name of this novel and the author.
Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto!
Translate NATTOU into English.
Fermented Soybean
He is a beloved Hip-Hop producer from Japan. He is known for his unique 'sampling' style and his atmospheric beats. Even though he passed away at a young age, his work has inspired many and shaped internet culture as we know it, especially with the popularity of 'lo-fi hip-hop.'
Nujabes!
This is a common phrase in the American South. It is a contraction of the phrase 'You all' or 'You guys'
Y'all
What is the 3rd most spoken language in the US?
Chinese
Pulled pork, collard greens, mac and cheese, brisket, corn on the cob, sausages, and burgers are all part of this kind of American cuisine
Barbeque (BBQ)
This Japanese show has experienced a resurgence in popularity recently due to its Y2K aesthetics. It is about delinquents that hang out in a certain part of Tokyo.
Hint: This show is based on a manga.
Ikebukuro West Gate Park
This is an East Coast expression used to emphasize how cold it is outside. We say 'It's ____ outside' The word is a building material made of concrete that is commonly used to build apartments.
Complete the sentence: 'It's ___ outside' to get the points
Its brick outside!
Name at least 3 of the 5 boroughs of New York City
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island