Japanese food
This green, slightly bitter paste is often served as a condiment with sushi and sashimi.
What is Wasabi
The traditional formal garment worn by both men and women in Japan.
What is a Kimono
This creator of the Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda video game series is a very famous person in the gaming world.
Who is Shigeru Miyamoto
This iconic red gate marks the entrance to the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island.
What is a Torii Gate
This is the Japanese word for "hello."
What is Konnichiwa
A hearty noodle soup featuring a rich broth, often soy sauce or miso-based, with various toppings.
What is Ramen
This traditional form of theater features elaborately painted masks and stylized storytelling.
What is Noh
This baseball superstar played for the Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees and is considered one of the greatest outfielders of all time.
Who is Ichiro Suzuki
Located in Kyoto, this "Golden Pavilion" is a Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf.
What is the Kinkaku-ji (or Rokuon-ji)
These are the two phonetic syllabaries used in Japanese writing, in addition to kanji.
What is Hiragana and Katakana
These savory pancakes contain shredded cabbage and other ingredients, popular in the Osaka and Hiroshima regions.
What is Okonomiyaki
The art of folding paper into decorative shapes, such as cranes and flowers.
What is Origami
This woman was a famous writer from Japan's Heian period and is known for writing The Tale of Genji, one of the earliest novels.
Who is Murasaki Shikibu
This impressive castle in Himeji is known for its elegant white exterior and is often called the "White Heron Castle."
What is the Himeji Castle
This set of logographic characters was adopted from Chinese and is used extensively in Japanese writing.
What is Kanji
Small, triangular or cylindrical balls of cooked rice, often wrapped in nori seaweed and filled with various ingredients.
What is onigiri
These short, three-line poems with a 5-7-5 syllable structure often focus on nature or fleeting moments.
What is a Haiku
This artist is famous for his woodblock print series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji," including the iconic "The Great Wave off Kanagawa."
Who is Hokusai
This towering structure in Tokyo offers panoramic views of the city and is a symbol of Japan's modernization.
What is the Tokyo Tower (or Tokyo Skytree is also acceptable for a more modern landmark)
The Japanese word for "thank you."
What is Arigato (or Arigato Gozaimasu for a more polite form)
This cooking method involves grilling skewers of meat, vegetables, or seafood over charcoal.
What is yakitori
The practice of bowing, used as a form of greeting, respect, and apology.
What is Ojigi
This filmmaker is known for creating animated movies like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Princess Mononoke.
Who is Hayao Miyazaki
This serene bamboo grove near Kyoto is a popular tourist destination known for its towering stalks.
What is the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
This polite prefix is often added to nouns and names as a sign of respect.
What is O- (or Go-)