Language
What does "Arigato" mean in English?
Thank you
Do Japanese students clean the school everyday? Yes or No?
Yes
What is the name of a traditional dress in Japan?
Kaimono or Kimono?
Kimono. (Kaimono means “shopping”).
What is the food many Japanese people eat every day?
Rice
What is a very popular dish to eat in Japan?
Sushi
What is the Japanese alphabet called in Japanese?
Hiragana
Instead of shaking hands what is customary to do when greeting someone in Japan?
Bow
What is the Japanese word for the tea ceremony?
Sado or Kado?
Sado
What food is an integral or important part of the Japanese diet?
Fish
What is a traditional sport to watch in Japan?
Sumo
(Or Karate, Kendo)
What do people in Japan say when they‘re home?
Tadaima
(“Ittekimasu” is said when you leave the house)
What do adults give their children on the New Year's Day?
Money
What profession is the most popular in Japan? Think about the structure and location of the country.
Fishing
What is the name of the Japanese popular sweet made from rice?
Mochi
Where is another place (other than their house) children take their shoes off before entering?
School
How would you say, "Sorry" in Japanese?
Gomennasai.
(Or Sumimasen)
When eating noodles should you eat quietly?
It’s good manners to make noise while eating noodles. Means that it’s ”delicious” but this is only okay for Japanese noodles (e.g. Not pasta).
Japan is well known for its many beautiful castles, but do you know the name of the most famous one of them all?
Himeji Castle or Osaka Castle?
Himeji Castle
ひめじ じょう
Do you know the name of battered and fried food that is popular among the Japanese?
Tempura
Do you tip in Japan?
Yes or No?
No
How do you say “My name is _____” in Japanese?
Watashi no namae wa ______ desu.
わたし の なまえ は_______です。
What month of the year does Semester 1 start in Japan?
April
A traditional female dancer in Japan is called?
(Hint: They perform in Japanese arts styles, such as dance, music and singing)
Geisha
What do you call a food stand that lines down in an aisle at festivals like “Natsumatsuri“ (summer festival)?
Yatai
やたい
What city was Japan’s capital directly before Tokyo?
Kyoto