Prefectures
Total number of prefectures in Japan
What is 47?
Hokkaido
Samurai were these types of Buddhists
Zen
The system of protection used in Japan where large landholders offered protection to people in return for their work on their land
Feudalism
This style of comic and cartoon hails from Japan and is loved worldwide
What is: Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu/Okinawa
Most populous metropolitan area
Tokyo
You'll never see a samurai without one of these
Sword/Katana
Style of poetry originating in this time period
Haiku
Name of the Japanese baseball player that was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame
Ichiro Suzuki
Capital of Japan
Tokyo
Japan's land area is slightly smaller than this U.S. State
California
This piece of samurai armor was used to strike fear into the enemy and sometimes featured a portion of facial hair
Samurai Mask
Daimyo
Japan's current Prime Minister
Shigero Ishiba
Names of the four islands of Japan
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu
Japan's smallest Island
Shikoku
This was burned in a samurai's helmet out of respect for his enemies
Incense
Name of the top military official whose clan was the strongest in Japan
Shogun
Three major Japanese companies
Sony, Nintendo, Honda, Toyota, etc.
2nd most Populous Island
Kyushu
This island is the worlds 7th largest island
Honshu
A samurai's sword was made out of this type of metal
Tamahagane
Name of the Mongol leader that attacked Japan in the 1200's
Kublai Khan
Meat that should be used in dishes such as Gyoza or Katsu in order to be considered authentic by Mrs. Spencer
Pork