Japan Bowl Practice I.

Kanji

100

Write the furigana (Hiragana pronunciation) of the following word: 月曜日

月(げつ)曜日(ようび)

 OR
(げつ)(ようび)

200

What kanji is used to translate the following phrase into Japanese?: 今日は(_)です。(Today is rainy. )

雨

OR
今日は雨です。

300

Write the HIRAGANA for this word: 東京

とうきょう

(DON'T forget the U)

400

Translate the following expression into Japanese kanji: Ten People, Ten colors

十人十色

500

In the context of martial arts, which kanji means "mind" or "spirit"?

心

History

100

What is the name of the period after the Jomon Period, which is characterized by rice growing and thin and hard earthenware? 

Yayoi Period

OR
弥生時代

OR

やよいじだい

200

What are the earthenware dolls placed around Kofun called?

Haniwa

OR
はにわ

300

In 1853, an American, Commodore Perry, came to Japan and opened the country up for trade. What were his ships called at the time? (Answer in Romaji)

Kuro Fune (Lit. Black Ships)

400

How many years did the Edo Period last? (Answer in English)

265 Years

500

What was the name of the second great unifier, known as "The Red Monkey", who fought alongside Oda Nobunaga during the Sengoku Jidai?

Toyotomi Hideyoshi

OR

豊臣秀吉

OR
とよとみ・ひでよし

Culture

100

This traditional Japanese art involves folding paper into various shapes and figures

Origami

OR

おりがみ

OR

折り紙

200

This traditional Japanese garment is worn during formal occasions and ceremonies

Kimono

OR

きもの

OR
着物

300

During this annual Japanese festival, people enjoy cherry blossom viewing and picnicking.

Hanami・花見・はなみ

OR

O-Hanami・お花見・おはなみ

400

What is the room that a tea ceremony is performed in called?

Chashitsu

OR
茶室

OR

ちゃしつ

500

What Japanese dish is a savory pancake made with various ingredients, often including cabbage and seafood?

Okonomiyaki 

OR

お好み焼き

OR

おこのみやき

Geography

100

What is the current capital of Japan? Answer in Hiragana or Kanji

とうきょう

OR

東京

200

What is the biggest region in Japan? Answer in Romaji

Honshu

300

What is the smallest region in Japan? Answer in hiragana

しこく

400

This Northern Prefecture is known for housing Sapporo beer and for its fishing industry. Answer in Romaji.

Hokkaido

500

What is the SECOND highest mountain in Japan, AFTER Mt. Fuji.

Mt. Kita 

OR

Mt. Kita-Dake

Sports

100

The Traditional Art of Japanese Archery

弓道

OR

きゅうど

200

The Traditional Art of Japanese Wrestling

すも

OR

Sumo

OR

相撲

300

What is the Japanese name for the designated kendo target point on the wrists?

Kote

OR

こて

400

What is the name of the most prestigious professional baseball league in Japan, often compared to the MLB in the United States?

Nippon Professional Baseball (NFB)

500

In what year did Japan host the Summer Olympics before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

1964