Who's that Pokémon?
revered as the ancestor of Japan's imperial family
Who is Amaterasu?
This art from is stylized by its 5/7/5 rule of syllables
What are Haikus?
Believed to be "noble" following the Bushido code
Who are the Samurai?
the old name of Japan's current capital
What is Edo?
The title of the military dictator and de facto ruler of Japan for centuries holding supreme command over the military
Who is the Shogun?
Japanese ink painting, also known as...
What is Sumi-e?
These people were indoctrinated into believing suicide attacks were for the emperor and nation.
Who were the Kamikaze pilots?
understood as divine forces of nature, these mythical beings embody values and virtues
what are Kami?
the name of the first female samurai
who is Lady Tomoe Gozen
Ukiyo-e is translated into english is..
Woodblock Painting
A form of the "white mans burden", Japan conceptualized this organization
What is the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere?
The 3 sacred treasures are...
The Sword of Kusanagi
Mirror of Yato no Kagami
The Sacred Jewel
name all of the "Three Great Unifiers"
Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hidyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu
this Japanese theatre performance is characterized by its stylizing and dramatic acting and makeup
What is Kabuki?
Japan has yet to apologize to these group of people about the forced sexual labor during WWII
Who are the Comfort Women?
name 2 of the 4 truths/ Dharma
1) the exist is to suffer
2) suffering is caused by desire
3) to end suffering is to end desire/attachment
4)follow the 8-fold path
Name of the author who wrote in her diary about courtesan life in the place
Who is Sei Shōnagon?
preformed since the 14th century, this classical artform is still performed regularly today
What is Noh Theatre?
This devastating 10 year Japanese Civil War (1467-1477) was fought between between powerful daimyō after a feud over the shoguns heir.
what is the Onin War?
this type of Buddhism is the most popular among Buddhists, with 53% of people in this category
Mahayana: The Great Vehicle