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What is an important characteristic of the Japanese lifestyle?
Doing things with efficiency and care
What are onsen in Japan?
Traditional hot spring baths
Which city became Japan’s first permanent capital in 710?
Nara
What does “ikigai” mean?
Reason for being / life purpose
What is the main ingredient in sushi?
rice
What should you do before entering an onsen?
Wash your body
What festival celebrates cherry blossom viewing in Japan?
Hanami
Which period marked the beginning of Japan’s modernization?
Meiji
What traditional clothing is worn in formal ceremonies?
Kimono
Where does the tempura cooking technique come from?
Portugal
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Japanese lifestyle?
Avoiding hard work
Which traditional dessert is eaten during festivities and served with tea?
Mochi
Who established the Kamakura Bakufu in 1192?
Minamoto no Yoritomo
How is miso soup best described?
Quick to prepare and light
What is the native religion of Japan?
Shinto
What value best explains why Japanese people focus on doing things carefully and efficiently?
Discipline and attention to detail
Why do people wash themselves before entering an onsen?
To maintain cleanliness and respect shared spaces
What system of government existed during the Tokugawa period?
Shogunate (military government)
Why is the kimono important in Japanese culture today?
It represents tradition and is used in formal occasions
Why is tempura considered a cultural adaptation rather than a purely Japanese invention?
Because it was introduced by the Portuguese
How does the Japanese lifestyle reflect balance between work and social harmony?
By valuing responsibility, respect, and group harmony
How does Hanami reflect Japanese cultural values?
It shows appreciation for nature and the beauty of impermanence
Why was the Meiji Restoration a turning point in Japanese history?
It ended isolation and modernized Japan
How does Shinto influence daily life in Japan?
Through rituals, respect for nature, and traditions
How does miso soup reflect everyday Japanese eating habits?
it is simple, quick, and part of daily meals