Tradition
Words
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Anime
100

What is the two of the most prominent religions in Japan. These religions focus on kami, the spirits or deities worshipped in nature?

Shintoism" and "Buddhism

100

How do you say "How are you?" in Japanese

(お)げんき ですか? 


100

What is the Japanese dish made of vinegared rice, often served with raw fish, vegetables, and sometimes seaweed?

すし

100

What is folding paper into intricate designs is both a hobby and a form of artistic expression 

おりがみ 

100

What is the name of the popular anime and card game based on the yellow creature and many other characters from the anime?

ポケモン
200

What is called traditional Japanese festival, held every summer, celebrates the spirits of the dead  / ancestors with dancing around "Yagura" and lantern lighting?

おぼん / OBON FESTIVAL

200

What is the phrase said before eating a meal?

いただきます

200

What is the Japanese-style pancake made from a batter of eggs, vegetables, and meat or seafood, cooked on a griddle?

おこのみやき

200

What is a place known for diverse street fashion, especially along Takeshita Street, where people mix different styles like punk, goth, kawaii (cute), Lolita, and cosplay 

Harajuku

200

Who is the creator of Studio Ghibli and the many iconic anime films such as Totoro and Nausicaä?

Hayao Miyazaki

300


What do Japanese people do before entering a house?


くつ を ぬぐ (take off their shoes)

300

What is the word "だめ” in English?

"It is not good or It is not allowed"

300

What is the Japanese New Year's tradition that involves eating a round, sweet rice cake made from pounded rice, often with a red bean paste filling?

もち 

300

What is a Vocaloid software voicebank developed by Crypton Future Media and its official mascot character, a 16-year-old girl with long, turquoise twin-tails?

初音(はつね)ミク

300

Name the anime in Japanese,  which the main character avenges his family and tries to cure his sister after they are attacked by demons

きめつ の やいば (English name: Demon Slayer)

400

What is the Japanese practice of cleaning and tidying one's home, often done at the end of the year to prepare for the New Year?

おおそうじ (Year end big cleaning)

400

How do you count people in Japanese using the correct counter?  Please count up to five people

ひとり、ふたり、さんにん、よにん、ごにん、

400

What is the Japanese dish consisting of skewered and grilled chicken, often served with tare sauce or salt?

やきとり

400

What is the gesture that Japanese people use to show respect?

おじぎ / bow


400

What is the longest-running anime, airing since 1969 with over 2,640 episodes 

サザエさん 

500

What is the Japanese holiday called, which honors and celebrates the elderly?

けいろう の ひ (敬老の日)

500

What is the phrase Japanese people say when they come home?

ただいま 

500


What is the popular Japanese food sold at convenience stores that is shaped like a triangle?



おにぎり

500

What is the name of the rechargeable smart card used for transportation and purchases in Japan?

スイカカード と パスモ

Either answer is correct.

500

The highest-grossing anime ever created in Japan is " which earned over ¥40 billion (around $380 million USD) in Japan alone, making it the highest-grossing anime film of all time.

きめつ の やいば むげん れっしゃ

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train