Food and Food Culture
[Australia] What is Australia's iconic yeast spread that locals put on buttered toast?
Vegemite!
(What does it taste like? Is it good?)
[Australia] What does the Aussie slang word "Arvo" mean?
Afternoon.
(Can you use it in a sentence?)
[Japan] What is the tallest and most famous mountain in Japan?
Mt. Fuji! It's an active volcano.
(Have you ever climbed it before?)
[Japan] In Japanese high schools, who is usually responsible for cleaning the classrooms, hallways, and bathrooms?
The students!!
(Please look around~ Did they do a good job?)
[Seasons] When it is summer vacation in Japan (July–August), what season is it in Australia?
Winter
[Australia] "Pavlova" is a famous, fluffy national dessert in Australia (and New Zealand). What is it mainly made of?
Baked meringue topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit
[Japan] Japanese students often say "Yabai!" (ヤバい). What can it mean in English?
"Bad/Dangerous" "Amazing/Awesome" , etc.
[Japan] Nara Park is world-famous for wild deer. How do these deer interact with tourists to get food?
They bow their heads.
[Australia] When does the Australian school year start and end?
Starts in late January, ends in December.
[Capital Cities] What is the official capital city of Australia?
Canberra (A common trick question! Sydney and Melbourne argued, so Canberra was built in between).
Barbecues (BBQ) are a huge part of culture in both countries! What is a major difference between a Japanese BBQ and an Aussie "Barbie"?
In Australia, people usually grill big sausages ("snags") and steaks on large gas grills in public parks.
In Japan, people often use smaller charcoal grills to cook thin-sliced meat and Yakiniku.
[English] When someone says, "Thank you," or "Sorry," what do we say in English instead of "You're Welcome?"
No worries. No problem.
What do you call this animal? (In English or Japanese)
It's a platypus! or カモノハシ!
[Japan] When does the Japanese school year start and end?
Starts in April, ends in March
[Geography] Australia is roughly how many times BIGGER than Japan in land area?
About 20 times bigger! (Australia ≈ 7.7M km² | Japan ≈ 378K km²)
[Japan] Which holiday in Japan is famous for eating KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) as a tradition?
Christmas (Eve)
(What do people in Australia eat?)
[Australia] If an Australian says they are going to "Macca's", what fast food restaurant are they going to?
McDonald's.
(What do we call it in Japan (Kansai))
[Australia] The Quokka is known as "the happiest animal in the world." Why?
Its facial structure makes it look like it's always smiling!
[Australia] In Australia, what is "Recess" (often called "Morning Tea"), which happens between breakfast and lunch at school?
A short break to eat snacks and hang out
[Population] Australia's land is huge, but what is its national population compared to Japan?
Australia has about 26–27 million people (Tokyo's metro area alone has more people than all of Australia!)
[Australia] What popular chocolate biscuit is famously eaten by biting off opposite corners and drinking milk or coffee through it like a straw?
Tim-Tam!
[English] When we text (message) someone "JK" what does it mean in English?
Jenna Kaita!!!
JK
it's Just Kidding.
[Australia] What is the biggest environmental threat facing Australia's Great Barrier Reef?
Coral bleaching caused by ocean warming.
[Australia] In Japan, "Bukatsu" (after-school club activities) run all year round. How do sports clubs usually work in Australian high schools?
Sports change by season!
[Social Issue] Both Japan and Australia face aging population trends. What concept is highly emphasized in both countries to build inclusive communities?
Tabunka Kyousei / Multicultural Coexistence & Accessibility