Language
The Tokyo Dialect
What is the standard form of Japanese?
The largest island
What is Honshu?
Biwa, Koto, Samisen, Taiko.
What are musical instruments?
Eaten at most meals
What are rice and tea?
Comics or graphic novels in a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century.
What is Manga 漫画?
Arigatō.
ありがとう。
What is thank you?
Tallest and most famous peak
What is Mt. Fuji, or Fujiyama?
Colorful costumes and makeup, spectacular scenery, and exaggerated acting style.
What is Kabuki Theater?
Thick noodles made of wheat flour.
What are Udon (うどん)?
A form of interactive entertainment or video game developed in Japan in which an amateur singer sings along with recorded music (a music video) using a microphone.
What is Karaoke カラオケ?
O-negai shimasu.
おねがいします。
What is please?
The ideal island for winter sports.
What is Hokkaido?
Could be the world's first novel.
What is The Tale of Genji?
Popular pan fried food that consists of batter and cabbage. (Japanese Pizza)
What is Okonomiyaki?
生け花, 活け花, Make flowers alive, or flower arranging.
What is ikebana?
Ohayō gozaimasu.
おはようございます。
What is Good Morning?
The 1,000 year capital.
What is Kyoto?
The most famous bronze statue in Japan.
What is the Great Buddha at Kamakura?
Thinly sliced, raw food, usually seafood.
What is Sashimi (刺身)?
A form of competitive full-contact wrestling where a rikishi attempts to force his opponent out of a dohyō.
What is Sumo 相撲 ?
Gomennasai.
ごめんなさい。
What is I am sorry?
About 1,500 happen each year.
What are earthquakes?
Paper folding.
What is origami?
Tsukemono, 漬物, served with practically every traditional meal alongside rice and miso soup.
What are Japanese pickles?
A form of fencing in which bamboo or wooden sticks are used for swords.
What is kendo?