Japanese Language
Say good morning to someone casually in Japanese
ohayou
What is the specific name for the sport where two people are in a ring, and the winner is the last one remaining in the ring?
Sumo wrestling
True or False
It is good manners to slurp your noodles in Japan.
True
What food is the popular meal at Christmas time in Japan?
KFC chicken dinner
True / False
Miyamoto Musashi was killed by a monk.
False...
He was defeated by a monk, but he died of lung cancer (never killed)
Say "good afternoon" to someone casually in Japanese
konichiwa
What is the name of the article of clothing worn in Sumo wrestling?
Fumidashi Mawashi Yokozuma Shinto bib
mawashi
True or False
When you bow to show respect, you must look straight in the eye of the person you are bowing to
False Look to the ground
In Japan, the Christmas holiday is the equivalent to which holiday in the United States?
Valentine's Day
Which rapper is heavily influenced by the Harajuku Fashion Culture (according to the class lesson)?
Nicki Minaj
Say "Goodbye" to someone in Japanese
sayounara
Miyamoto Musashi was about how old when he killed someone to death with a sign post?
13/14 years old
What is the name of the Japanese art of folding paper?
T/F
New Years Celebrations are a family event in Japan.
True
(While Christmas is seen as a holiday for couples/friends, New Years is the big family holiday)
Harajuku is named for Harajuku Station, which is located WHERE?
A. Tokyo
B. Okinawa
C. Osaka
A. Tokyo
Say "Thank you" casually to someone in Japanese
Arigatou
Iaido can best be described as the study of...
A. the fast draw and instant use of the sword
B. the art of bone breaking
C. the application of pressure points
D. meditation
A. the fast draw and instant use of the sword
The wooden dolls that are made in Japan are called...
A. Kokeshi Dolls
B. Komopi Dolls
C. Karate Dolls
A. Kokeshi Dolls
This holiday is celebrated February 11, and it's to remember their nation's founding and promote national pride.
A. Independence Day
B. National Foundation Day
C. Founder Freedom Day
B. National Foundation Day
True or False
Mount Fuji is an ACTIVE volcano.
True
What is the word that you use after a greeting word to make it a formal greeting?
gozaimasu sumimasen konbanwa
gozaimasu
What was Miyamoto Musashi's end goal?
A. To be the Yokozuna (Grand Champion)
B. To live as a monk for the rest of his days
C. To be the strongest warrior in Japan
C. To be the strongest warrior in Japan
What is Harajuku Fashion Culture really about?
self-expression of the person wearing the outfit
What is Japan's MOST POPULAR holiday?
The New Year holiday (January 1-3)
Tokyo was once a small fishing village called ___.
A. Okinawa
B. Shin Pun
C. Edo
D. Kyoto