Famous People
This director won international acclaim for films like Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.
Hayao Miyazaki?
This is the capital of Japan.
Tokyo.
This word means thank you.
arigatou
This globally popular franchise features creatures that trainers catch and battle.
→ What is Pokémon?
These horned creatures are often depicted as demons or ogres in Japanese stories.
What are Onis?
This tennis player became the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam singles title.
Naomi Osaka
This famous mountain is Japan’s highest peak.
Mount Fuji
A term meaning “cute,” often used to describe fashion or characters.
kawaii
Japanese animated shows are known by this term.
→ What is anime?
A mischievous supernatural creature famous for shape-shifting, often a fox.
→ What is a kitsune?
Known as the “God of Manga,” he created Astro Boy
Osamu Tezuka
This city was Japan’s capital for over 1,000 years before Tokyo.
Kyoto
This word refers to the Japanese art of paper folding.
origami
A series about a family lineage with a star shaped birthmark.
What is JoJo's Bizarre Adventure?
This long-nosed yokai is often associated with mountains and martial skill.
→ What is a tengu?
This historical figure was the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate.
Tokugawa Ieyasu
This southern island is known for its unique culture and subtropical climate.
Okinawa
A term describing dedication and perseverance in the face of hardship.
ganbaru
Japanese girl band that went on indefinite hiatus on September 2022, that made the opening song for Rent a Girlfriend season 1 and Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunnygirl Senpai.
What is the Peggies?
A ghost from Japanese folklore, usually depicted in white with long black hair.
→ What is a yūrei?
This avant-garde author wrote Kafka on the Shore and Norwegian Wood.
Haruki Murakami
Japan is made up of _______ islands.
(up to 100 off).
6800
This untranslatable concept refers to the awareness of impermanence.
mono no aware
A subculture of Pop Culture about dedicating yourself to a person/thing (real or fictional), typically associated with Idols.
What is Oshi Culture?
This folktale features a girl born from a bamboo stalk.
→ What is “The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter”?