History/Geography
The capital of Japan
What is Tokyo?
one of the longest running Animes, features a boy who wants to be king of the pirates
what is One Piece?
A holiday celebrated on January 1st of every year
What is Oshogatsu (New Year's Day)?
Japanese name for a powder made of ground up green tea leaves, used in tea ceremonies but also lattes
what is Matcha?
The highest mountain in Japan
Mt. Fuji
a 2001 animated movie by Hayao Miyazaki featuring a girl named Chihiro who gets trapped in the spirit realm
what is Spirited Away?
A holiday celebrated on December 25th in which people eat strawberry shortcake and KFC
what is Christmas?
buckwheat noodles often served cold with dipping sauce and often eaten on the first day of the year
What is Soba noodles?
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famous fictional colossal prehistoric reptile known for toppling down cities, first appeared in a 1954 film of the same name
what is Godzilla?
Festivals throughout the summer depending on location in Japan, featuring fireworks, food stalls, games, and music
what is Natsu matsuri (summer festivals)?
a type of sushi that is cone shaped with nori on the outside and ingredients spilling out at the end
What is Temaki (Hand Roll)?
the period from 1600 to 1868 in Japan characterized by peace, stability, urbanization, and economic growth.
what is the Edo period?
An anime that follows Tanjiro Kamado's life
what is Demon Slayer?
holiday held in early January celebrating everyone who turned 18 that year
what is Seijin no Hi (Coming of Age day)?
sticky fermented soybeans that are often served as breakfast food with rice
what is Natto?
The northern city that hosted the winter olympics in 1972
What is Sapporo
1990 film by famous director Akira Kurosawa
What is Dreams?
A holiday in March which many families put up altars with red carpet and display a set of ornamental dolls, the colors pink, green, and white are seen often
What is Hinamatsuri (Girls Day)?
True or False:
Sashimi isn't eaten in Japan, they only have nigiri and rolled sushi
False:
Sashimi and Nigiri are very common, whilst sushi rolls (or Makizushi) are seen less frequently