History
What was the name of the warrior class in feudal Japan known for their skill with the sword and strict code of honor?
Samurai
What is the highest and most famous mountain in Japan?
Mount Fuji.
What is the Japanese art of paper folding called?
Origami
According to the presentation, what are the four main cities that are important centers for cultural tourism in Japan?
Kyoto, Nara, Tokyo, and Hiroshima.
Is Japan a republic or a constitutional monarchy?
A constitutional monarchy.
During the Edo period (1603–1867), which military government ruled Japan and kept the country isolated from the rest of the world?
The Tokugawa Shogunate.
Japan is an archipelago. How many "main" islands make up the majority of its land?
Four (Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku).
What is the traditional Japanese garment often worn during festivals or tea ceremonies?
Kimono
Which city is described as the ancient capital with many temples and traditional streets?
Kyoto
Does Japan drive on the left or right side of the road?
The left side.
What was the "Meiji Restoration" in 1868?
The event that restored imperial rule to Japan and led to rapid modernization and Westernization.
On which of the four main islands is the capital city, Tokyo, located?
Honshu
In Japanese culture, what is the name for a professional female entertainer trained in traditional music and dance?
Geisha (or Geiko)
What is the name of the shrine famous for having thousands of red torii gates?
Fushimi Inari
What animal is freely walking in Nara Park?
Deer
What is the name of the indigenous religion of Japan that dates back to ancient times and focuses on nature spirits?
Shinto
Which northern island is famous for its cold winters and the annual Sapporo Snow Festival?
Hokkaido
What is "Ikebana"?
The traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement.
According to the slides, what are the three examples of traditional Japanese dishes?
Sushi, ramen, and tempura.
Which city combines modern life with traditional culture?
Tokyo
Which city was the first in history to be targeted by an atomic bomb in 1945?
Heroshima
What body of water separates Japan from the coast of South Korea and Russia?
The Sea of Japan.
Which traditional theatre art is mentioned as having a famous venue called "Kabuki-za" in Tokyo?
Kabuki
What are the two specific traditional festivals (matsuri) mentioned in the text?
Gion Matsuri and Awa Odori.
What is Japan often called because of its many earthquakes?
The Land of Earthquakes.