Food & Drink
A carbonated soft drink that is often served in a heavy glass bottle capped with a marble.
Ramune (ラムネ)
Main religion in Japan.
Shinto (しんとう)
Yuurei (ゆうれい)
The names of the "main" characters in the AIJ textbooks.
Ken and Mari
A fermented soybean dish often paired with rice and soy sauce
Nattou (なっとう)
The name of Japanese New Year's cards.
Nengajou (ねんがじょう)
The name of the ghost from the Ring (1998).
Sadako
The game we played last meeting.
Charades
A food with sweetened red bean paste surrounded by mochi. Strawberry is a popular flavor.
Daifuku (だいふく)
The annual Buddhist event for commemorating one's ancestors.
Obon (おぼん)
To summon this spirit, individuals must enter the third floor toilet, knock three times on the third stall.
Hanako-san
Best selling manga of all time.
One Piece
A dish consisting of a bed of vinegar rice accompanied by raw seafood and vegetables.
Chirashizushi (ちらしずし)
Current emperor of Japan.
Emperor Naruhito
The location of one of the largest Halloween street parties every year.
Shibuya (しぶや)
The number of generations of Pokemon games that have been released.
Fugu (ふぐ)
Current Japanese era.
Reiwa (令和)
The location of one of the most popular Halloween childrens' parades.
Roppongi Hills
When does JNHS hold its meetings this year? (Day of the week and time of month)