Japanese Food
Traditional Japanese Culture
Famous Places in Japan
Basic Japanese Vocabulary
Fun Facts about Japan
100

What is the famous Japanese dish made with vinegared rice and raw fish?

What is sushi?

100

What traditional Japanese art involves paper folding to create various shapes and figures?

What is origami?

100

Which mountain is the highest in Japan and an active volcano?

What is Mount Fuji?

100

What does "こんにちは" (konnichiwa) mean in English?

What is "Hello" or "Good afternoon"?

100

True or false: Japan has more vending machines per capita than any other country.

What is true?

200

Which Japanese noodle is known for being served cold with dipping sauce, especially in summer?

What is soba?

200

What is the name of the traditional Japanese garment often worn during festivals and special occasions?

What is kimono?

200

Which Japanese city is known for its towering Skytree?

What is Tokyo?

200

What is the Japanese word for "thank you"?

What is "Arigatou" (or "Arigatou gozaimasu" for more polite)?

200

Japan is a leader in the development of high-speed trains. What is the name of the famous bullet train?

What is the Shinkansen?

300

What sweet Japanese rice cake is often filled with red bean paste?

What is mochi?

300

What traditional Japanese art involves writing beautiful characters with a brush and ink?

What is calligraphy (shodo)?

300

What city is famous for its historic temples, including Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion?

What is Kyoto?

300

What is the Japanese word for "yes"?

What is "Hai"?

300

Japan is famous for a type of colorful, decorative paper often used in arts and crafts. What is this paper called?

What is washi?

400

What is the name of the fermented soybean paste used in many Japanese dishes?

What is miso?

400

What type of Japanese theater uses singing, dancing, and colorful costumes, often seen in festivals?

What is Kabuki?

400

The historic site that commemorates the victims of the atomic bombing, including the iconic dome, is located in this city.

What is Hiroshima?

400

How do you say "please" in Japanese?

What is "Onegaishimasu" or "Kudasai"?

400

Japan is made up of how many main islands?

What is four (Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku)?

500

Which Japanese dish is a deep-fried breaded cutlet typically served with shredded cabbage?

What is tonkatsu? (pork version)

What is chicken katsu? (chicken version)

500

What is the simple Japanese flower arranging art called?

What is ikebana?

500

This major Japanese city is famous for its lively street food scene, historic castle, and bustling nightlife.

What is Osaka?

500

Which Japanese word means "sorry" or "excuse me"?

What is "Sumimasen"?

500

Which animal, often associated with luck and longevity, is a common figure in Japanese folklore and art?  

What is the crane?