Language
There are three writing systems that the Japanese Language uses, Kanji being one of them. Which country does Kanji originate from.
China
1. Which Pokémon is yellow, loves electricity, and says “Pika Pika”?
a) Charmander
b) Bulbasaur
c) Pikachu
d) Jigglypuff
Pikachu
What is Japan often referred to as?
"The Land of the Rising Sun"
The story of ________ and the Thousand Paper Cranes was written by Eleanor Coerr and is often associated with Japanese children's books. Fill in the Blank
Sadako
What animal is considered lucky in Japan?
1. dog
2. Maneki neko (beckoning cat)
3. Fox
4. Cow
Maneki neko
"Konpyūtā" is a Japanese loanword from English for this popular electronic device.
Computer
. In the anime My Neighbor Totoro, what kind of creature is Totoro?
a) A robot
b) A forest spirit
c) A talking cat
d) A giant bird
A forest spirit
This is the name of the ocean that surrounds Japan's Islands.
Pacific Ocean
This classical Japanese dance-drama is well known for its involvement of actors who adorn themselves with elaborate make-up and beautiful kimono's
Kabuki
This is a type of a fish found in Japan. When this fish is in danger, it blows itself up like a balloon so that other animals won't be able to fit it into their mouths.
Puffer fish
The phrase, "itadakimasu" means what in English?
Thank you for the meal
2. Which manga series is about students training to become heroes?
a) One Piece
b) My Hero Academia
c) Attack on Titan
d) Digimon
My Hero Academia
Name all four of Japan's largest islands.
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu
While baseball is a very popular sport in Japan, its national sport is?
Sumo Wrestling
This is the nickname for the Japanese macaque, famous for being able to survive in very cold weather.
snow monkey
"Sumimasen" means this in English
I'm Sorry!
What is the name of the main character in Demon Slayer who uses a sword and wants to save his sister?
a) Inosuke
b) Zenitsu
c) Tanjiro
d) Nezuko
Tanjiro
What area in Tokyo is very well known for it's connections to Manga, Anime, and Cosplay Cafes?
Akihabara
__________is one of the unique arts of the East in which beauty is sought through the shape and position of the characters drawn, the gradation of the ink, and the force of the brushstrokes. Fill in the blank
Calligraphy
What is the Japanese word for dog?
Inu
This Japanese word describes a very popular style of poem split into 5-7-5 syllable lines.
Haiku
In Kiki’s Delivery Service, what kind of animal is Jiji?
a) A cat
b) A dog
c) A rabbit
d) A crow
A cat
This is the name of Japan's most famous volcano.
Mt Fuji
Made from rice wrapped with seaweed, this Japanese dish is very popular in Japan.
Onigiri
Which dog in Japan is famous for waiting at a train station every day for his owner, even after his owner passed away?
Hachiko