History
The capital city of Japan from 794 to 1868, before the capital was moved to Tokyo.
What is Kyoto
The traditional formalwear for both Women and Men alike that is also the national dress of Japan.
What is a Kimono
This common Japanese soup is often accompanied by a bowl of rice, and is made with a seasoning created by fermenting soy beans.
What is Miso
This city, formerly named Edo, is home to landmarks such as Ueno Park and the Imperial Palace.
What is Tokyo
This famous animation director is best known for his work on classic animated films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Princess Mononoke.
Who is Hayao Miyazaki
A religion originating in Japan that explains the creation of Japan and features deities such as Izanagi, Amaterasu, and Susanno-o.
What is Shinto, Shintoism (神道)
Daisuke Inoue is widely credited as the inventor of this past time named for a portmanteau of the Japanese words for "empty" and "orchestra"
What is Karaoke
The fastest way to travel in Japan, reaching speeds of up to 200mph.
What is the Bullet Train (新幹線)
The city with the largest tourist population in Japan, famous for its park with many free-roaming deer.
What is Nara
This professional tennis player was ranked number 1 in the world in women's tennis for 25 consecutive weeks in 2019.
Who is Naomi Osaka
Before becoming a democracy, Japan was a feudal society led by military commanders that went by this name.
What are Shoguns (将軍)
The Japanese name for the festival that celebrates the blooming of cherry blossoms.
What is Hanami (花見)
According to Japanese legends, folding one thousand origami versions of this animal will grant an individual a wish from the gods.
What is a Crane
This volcano, which currently lies dormant, is the seventh-highest peak of any island on Earth, and is famous for its top being covered in snow.
What is Mt. Fuji (富士山)
This member of the Los Angeles Dodgers has been described as a "two-way player," and compared to Babe Ruth's early career.
Who is Shohei Ohtani (大谷 翔平)
In 1567, this Japanese Warlord led a siege on what is now Gifu city and claimed ownership of the city's castle that still stands today.
Who is Oda Nobunaga (織田 信長)
With a name combining the Japanese words for Gorilla and Whale, He made his famous debut in the 1954 film of the same name.
Who is Godzilla (ゴジラ)
This chain restaurant made a deal with the Mitsubishi Corporation in Japan in 1970, where it would be promoted as a Christmas meal for Japanese families.
The of the largest island that makes up Japan, historically known as Akitsushima (秋津島)
What is Honshu
A Japanese artist, singer, and activist that is most popularly-known for her career work with Beatles member John Lennon.
Who is Yoko Ono (オノ・ヨーコ)
Originally opened in 752, this building remains the largest wooden shrine in the world, and is home to the famous, 15 meter tall statue of the Great Buddha.
What is Todaiji Temple (東大寺)
A Japanese poem made up of three lines that have 5, 7, then 5 syllables respectively created in the 17th century.
What is a Haiku
This wafer-and-chocolate product has been offered in more than 300 flavors in Japan, including red bean, wasabi, matcha, and soy sauce.
What is KitKat
This vacation destination is famous for its beautiful beaches and historic sites such as Shurijo Castle, yet is also the location of 70-percent of the United States's military presence in Japan.
What is Okinawa
A celebrated filmmaker that often based his films on historical events or literature, and he is perhaps best known for his samurai films.
Who is Akira Kurosawa.