History
This city was the capital of Japan before Tokyo and is known for its temples and shrines.
Kyoto
What does いただきます (itadakimasu) mean?
Thank you for the meal
(before eating the meal just served).
In Japanese tradition, removing these before entering a home is a sign of respect and cleanliness.
This company created characters like Mario, Link, and Kirby.
Nintendo
In Japan, there are over 5 million of these machines.
Vending machines
A dog named Hachiko, would wait for his owner to return home from work everyday. Even after his owner's death in 1925, Hachiko would continue to wait for his owner for nearly 10 years at the ______.
Train Station (Shibuya Station)
what does おかえりなさい (okaeri-nasai) mean?
Welcome home!
This mountain is considered one of Japan's sacred symbols, and it is still considered to be an active volcano. In 2013, it was registered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to be a World Heritage Site.
Mount Fuji
This anime streaming platform is one of the most used around the world to watch subtitled shows from Japan
Crunchyroll
In 1954, this fictional character was introduced in a Japanese film that symbolized the horror of nuclear weapons.
Godzilla
This structure in Tokyo was built in 1958 to broadcast radio and television signals in the Kanto region, and also to symbolize Japan's post-war recovery and economic growth. It was the tallest structure in Japan at that time.
Tokyo Tower
How do you say "where is the bathroom/toilet?" in Japanese
toire wa doko desuka?
トイレはどこですか。
This ancient sport, where large athletes push each other out of a ring, has been practiced in Japan for centuries. Its roots lie in agricultural rituals and ceremonies performed to ensure a good harvest and ward off evil spirits
Sumo wrestling
Pokemon
These high-speed trains can reach speeds of over 200mph and are known for being extremely punctual.
Shinkansen (しんかんせん)
In 1854, this country ended Japan's 220 year isolation by signing a treaty that opened its ports for trade.
United States
What does 「すみません、日本ごをわかりません」mean ?
(Sumimasen, nihongo o wakarimasen)
Excuse me/I'm sorry, I do not understand Japanese.
This formal ceremony involves carefully preparing and serving powdered green tea. The ceremony can last up to 4 hours and includes a specific order of movements, tools, and manners.
Japanese Tea Ceremony
This theme park in Osaka features attractions based on Super Mario, Harry Potter, and Attack on Titan, mixing Japanese and global pop culture.
Universal Studios Japan
This 1998 Japanese horror film is about a cursed video tape and a long-haried spirit that comes crawling out of a TV. It became a huge hit in Japan and internationally, and was credited with revolutionizing the J-horror genre. This film was also re-made in the U.S. in 2002.
The Ring (Ringu)
This traditional Japanese rice wine has been brewed for over a thousand years and was once used in Shinto rituals to honor their gods.
Sake
What does 「らいがっき、わたしはさわだせんせいと日本ごをべんきょうします」mean?
(raigakki, watashi wa sawada sensei to nihongo o benkyoushimasu)
Hint: (raigakki)
Next semester, I will study Japanese with Professor Sawada.
The red circle on Japan's national flag represents the sun. The white background represents ____,_____, and_____.
Purity, honesty, and integrity.
As of 2024, this Japanese baseball player's presence in Major League Baseball is estimated to have generated an economic impact of nearly ¥117 billion (approximately $783 million) in ticket sales and related revenues, significantly benefiting both the U.S. and Japanese economies
Shohei Ohtani
In Japan, and other East Asian cultures, this number is often considered unlucky because it sounds like the word for "death".
4 四 (shi) (yon) (yo)
death, die 死 (shi)