Japanese Geography
Japanese Pop Culture
Japanese Food
Japanese School Life
Japanese Attractions
100

Name of the highest peak in Japan?

What is 'Mt Fuji'.

100

Yellow straw hat with a red ribbon

What does Loofy's hat look like?

100

When it was introduced to Japan in the 8th century, it consisted of fermented rice and salted fish.

Sushi

100

What are the years that make up the Japanese schooling system?

What is '6-3-3'.

100
What are the 2 main theme parks in Japan that originated in the USA.

What is 'Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan'.

200

Name the "ancient" & "modern" capital of Japan.

What is 'Kyoto and Tokyo'.

200

A cultural icon with a red bow and yellow nose?

Who is Hello Kitty?

200

What does the word 'yaki' generally mean when used in Japanese food names.

What is 'grilled'.

200

Which is the eldest year level still required to serve and eat school lunch in their classroom.

What is 'Year 9' or 'Junior High Year 3'.

200

In which city would you find "‘the White Egret Castle’ ".

Himeji

300

How many main islands make up Japan?

What is 'four'.

300

Literally meaning 'empty orchestra' this leisure activity is still very popular in Japan.

What is 'karaoke'.

300

These flowers are pickled in salt and ume (plum) vinegar and used in recipes for mochi, candies, and baked goods.

Cherry Blossoms

300

Uniform

What do students wear to school?
300

The number of torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine

What is "1,000 gates"?

400

Korea, China and Russia

What are Japan's neighbouring countries?

400

The abbreviation for "Japanese Pop" Music

What is JPOP?

400

The Japanese term for condiments or any fruit, vegetables, or dried seafood that is added in cooking to bring out the flavor of the dish or to add a nice aroma.

Yakumi

400

240 Days

How many days do Japanese students spend at school?

400

In which city would you find the 'Peace Memorial Park and Museum'. (HINT: Where the WWII Bomb was dropped)

What is 'Hiroshima'.

500

The busiest pedestrian crosswalk in the world

What is 'Shibuya Crossing'?

500

Name of a popular anime character, but also the decorative fish cake in ramen

What is 'Naruto'?

500

What country originally introduced Japan to their popular dish, 'curry rice'?

The UK (British people)

500

53% of commuters

What percentage of train commuters are school students?

500

The fastest rail system in the world.

What is the Shinkansen/Bullet Train?

600

A city other than Kyoto and Toyko

What is ______? (Teacher's approval needed)

600

Name the three most popular cartoon characters in Japan that haven't been mentioned yet.

Teacher's Approval

600

A seafood staple in sashimi

Sea Urchin/Fatty Tuna/Salmon/Roe (Teacher's approval)

600

In Elementary school, Japanese language, mathematics, science, music, English, and physical education are taught. Which is NOT compulsory?

English

600
The TWO main cultural/spirital buildings that tourists visit.

What are 'Shinto Shrines' and 'Buddhist Temples'?