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Although it originated in China, this beverage is central to a revered Japanese cultural ritual.
What is tea?
100
This popular traditional Japanese music developed during the postwar era
What is Enka?
100
He is credited with opening Japan to the West
Who is Commodore Matthew Perry?
100
East meets West as No.2 fights to become No. 1
What is Afro-Samurai?
100
Americans who are meeting typically do this to greet one another
What is shake hands?
200
Certain images and memorabilia in the U.S. have made this refreshing fruit in the minds of some African Americans, a mark of shame.
What is watermelon?
200
Released in 1982, this multi award-winning album by a famous African American recording artist was one the first to promote its singles through music videos. The single which shares its title with the album is credited with breaking down racial barriers
What is Michael Jackson's Thriller?
200
Author of the most famous U.S. slave narrative
Who is Frederick Douglass?
200
The caretaker and gardener featured from time to time on Dragonball Z.
Who is Mr. Popo?
200
It is considered rude to make this sound when dining in the United States.
What is belch?
300
The name of a radish naive to Southeast and East Asia that is used in Japanese cuisine?
What is daikon?
300
An immensely influential contemporary Japanese music genre that began around the 1990's and has spread through Asia, the U.S., and other countries
What is J-Pop?
300
African American sociologist, historian, and race man who predicted that the problem of the twentieth century would be "the color line."
Who is W.E.B. DuBois?
300
Known as the father of anime
Who is Osamu Tezuka?
300
In Japan, this motion is used as a greeting, as a demonstration of respect, or as an apology.
What is a bow?
400
In the infamous film Birth of a Nation, newly freed black men are shown in the statehouse eating this food.
What is chicken?
400
Meaning "empty orchestra," this entertaining activity requires a singer, recorded music, and a microphone
What is karaoke?
400
The emperor lived here until the seat of government was moved to Tokyo.
What is Kyoto?
400
One of the earliest precursors of anime, these picture scrolls from the twelfth century often featured historical events or scenes of court life
What are e-maki?
500
The expression used to refer to food typically associated with African American southern cuisine that typically includes such dishes as fried chicken, collard greens, neckbones, and corn bread
What is soul food?
500
The popular African American singer of Enka
Who is Jero?
500
During this period Japan's government was modeled after that of the Chinese and Buddhism was established as a national religion.
What is the Nara Period?
500
Kubo's manga is the basis of this anime in which several non-white characters make appearances
What is Bleach?
500
This activity is banned in most public spaces in the United States because of second-hand danger.
What is smoking?