Famous Sights
This iconic, snow-capped volcano is Japan’s tallest peak and can often be seen from Tokyo on a clear day.
What is Mount Fuji?
In Pokémon, what is the name of Ash Ketchum's very first Pokémon and loyal partner?
Who is Pikachu?
When greeting someone or showing gratitude in Japan, this physical gesture is customary instead of shaking hands.
What is bowing?
This is the official currency used throughout Japan.
What is the Japanese Yen?
This famous Japanese dish consists of vinegared rice combined with ingredients like raw fish, seafood, or vegetables.
What is sushi?
Located in Kyoto, the Fushimi Inari Shrine is world-famous for its path lined with thousands of these traditional red gates.
What are Torii gates?
In Naruto, what is the name of the village where Naruto Uzumaki lives and trains?
What is the Hidden Leaf Village (Konohagakure)?
Unlike in the US, doing this to show appreciation for excellent service at a restaurant or in a taxi is not practiced and can actually confuse people.
What is tipping?
Tokyo has two major international airports. Narita is one; this is the name of the other, which is located closer to the city center.
What is Haneda Airport?
Japan is famous for creating hundreds of unique, regional flavors of this crispy, chocolate-covered wafer candy bar.
What is a Kit Kat?
This famous, ultra-busy pedestrian crossing in Tokyo is known as the busiest intersection in the world.
What is Shibuya Crossing?
In Dragon Ball, how many mythical orange spheres must a character collect to summon the wish-granting dragon, Shenron?
What is seven?
When eating ramen or udon noodles, making this loud noise is actually considered polite because it shows you are enjoying the food and cools it down.
What is slurping?
If you are looking for the nearest public trash can on a Japanese street, you likely won't find one. Visitors are expected to do this with their trash.
What is carry it with them until they get back to their hotel/home?
In 1946, this convenience store chain introduced its name because its stores were open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.
What is 7-Eleven
This historic city was Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years and is famous for its traditional wooden temples and geisha districts.
What is Kyoto?
In One Piece, Monkey D. Luffy famously aims to become the King of the Pirates. What is the name of his pirate crew?
What are the Straw Hat Pirates?
Before entering a traditional Japanese home, ryokan (inn), or temple, you are expected to do this with your footwear.
What is take off your shoes?
This is the name of Japan's incredibly fast bullet trains that connect major cities like Tokyo and Osaka.
What is the Shinkansen?
These popular, triangular rice balls wrapped in seaweed are a staple snack found in every convenience store.
What is Onigiri?
This deer park in western Japan allows visitors to bow to local deer, who will often bow back to ask for a cracker.
What is Nara Park?
In Attack on Titan, what are the names of the three massive walls that protect the remnants of humanity?
What are Wall Maria, Wall Rose, and Wall Sina?
When using chopsticks, you should never stick them vertically into a bowl of rice, as this resembles a ritual associated with this specific event.
What is a funeral?
This is the name of the rechargeable smart card (like Suica or Pasmo) used to easily tap and ride trains and buses.
What is an IC Card?
This vibrant green powder is made from ground green tea leaves and is used in traditional tea ceremonies, ice cream, and lattes.
What is Matcha?