Geography
What is the capital city of Japan?
Which Japanese city is famous for its traditional temples, shrines, and as the former capital of Japan?
Kyoto
What is a Shinkansen?
A Bullet Train
What is this Kanji Symbol in English?
二
Two
What is ramen?
Ramen is a noodle dish and is usually served in a hot broth.
Japan is made up of many islands. Name one of Japan’s four main islands.
Hokkaido
Honshu
Kyushu
Shikoku
Osaka is one of Japan’s largest cities. What is Osaka especially known for?
Osaka is known for its food culture, busy shopping areas, and as a major commercial and business city.
Decode this city word:
おおさか
Oosaka
What is this Kanji symbol in English?
十二
１２
What is a bento box, and when is it commonly eaten?
A bento box is a packed meal with rice, protein and vegetables, commonly eaten for lunch.
Where is Japan located in relation to Australia? (For example: north, south, east or west)
Sapporo is a major city in northern Japan. How is its climate different from cities like Tokyo or Osaka?
Sapporo has colder winters and heavy snowfall, while cities like Tokyo and Osaka have milder winters and less snow
Decode this transport word: でんしゃ
Densha
What does this Kanji mean?
行きます。
To go
What's one things you should never do with your chopsticks?
Rub them together
Stand them up
Pass food with them
Why do most people in Japan live near the coast rather than in the centre of the country?
Most of Japan is mountainous
What is Tokyo's population?
a) 27 million
b) 17 million
c) 37 million
37 million
Decode this food word:
たこやき
Takoyaki
What does this Kanji mean?
見ます
To see/Look
Why is it considered rude to stick chopsticks upright into a bowl of rice?
Because it looks like a ritual done at funerals in Japan. Doing this at the table is associated with death and is considered very disrespectful.
How does Japan’s location on tectonic plate boundaries affect the way people live and build cities there?
Japan’s location on tectonic plate boundaries means it experiences frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity. Because of this, buildings are designed to be earthquake‑resistant, and people practise regular disaster drills to stay safe.
Which suburb is NOT a suburb of Tokyo’s city?
A. Shibuya
B. Shinjuku
C. Setagaya
D. Yokohama
Yokohama
What does this sentence mean?
なら に 行きます。
I am going to Nara
What is this Kanji?
日本
Japan
What does 'Itadakimasu' mean before a meal?
It means “I humbly receive”. It shows gratitude for the food and the people who prepared it.