About Japan
The capital of Japan is…
Tokyo
Japanese people eat with…
Chopsticks
How many days a week do Japanese children go to school for?
5 days
Many Japanese people live in…
Apartments
How many islands make up Japan?
4 main islands
What are the fastest trains in the world called?
Bullet trains
What is the name of night school that students attend in Japan?
Juku
What do all Japanese people do as soon as they enter a home?
take off their shoes
What island is Tokyo located on?
Honshu
Japan’s national sport is…
Sumo wrestling
What is the name of the backpack that Japanese students wear to school?
Randoseru
What is the straw mat that Japanese people cover their floor with called?
Tatami mats
What makes a yen lucky?
Having a hole in it
Japanese people wear long silk robes called…
Kimonos
What are TWO things that are different about schools in Japan and the United States?
Students take off their shoes, students have to clean their schools, students eat in their classrooms, students lead the class in being taught, etc.
Many Japanese people sleep on…
Futons
What does the red circle on the Japanese flag stand for?
The sun without rays
What are TWO things that are the same about schools in Japan and the United States?
Public/private schools, sometimes you wear uniforms, they learn English, they go to high school/college, etc.