| Christmas | Holidays/Festivals | Tourism / Famous Things | たべもの (Food) | Random |
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KFC
What food do Japanese people eat typically on Christmas eve?
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雛祭り
ひなまつり Hinamatsuri
What is the holiday where Japanese people celebrate their daughters and display dolls?
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Itsukushima Shrine
What is the name of the floating Shinto shrine?
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親子どん
おやこどん Oyakodon
What dish translates to "parent and child rice bowl"?
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Sakura/Cherry blossoms
What is Japan’s national flower?
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No, it’s considered an event
Is Christmas a national holiday in Japan?
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Ancestors
What does Obon celebrated/honor?
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Mount Fuji, Mount Tate, Mount Haku
What are the three mountains in Japan that are considered to be the “Three Holy Mountains”?
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駅弁
えきべん Ekiben
What do you call the bento boxes found in Japanese train stations?
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フライパン
Frypan
パンはパンでも食べられないパンは、なに？
What kind of bread can you not eat? |
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Ode to Joy
What is the name of the song that is sung by choirs on Christmas Day?
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七夕
たなばた Tanabata
What is the festival where people tie wishes onto bamboo branches?
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Silver production
Before being famous for its onsen, what was the main source of Ginzan Onsen’s economy?
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Sashimi does not have rice
What is the difference between sashimi and sushi?
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Moso Bamboo
What type of bamboo can be found in The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto?
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Christmas cake
What kind of cake do Japanese people eat on Christmas?
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Throw soybeans
How do you ward off evil spirits during Setsubun?
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Hokusai
Who painted the painting The Great Wave off Kanagawa?
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菱餅
ひしもち Hishimochi
What type of mochi is eaten on Hinamatsuri?
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About 100 yen to one dollar
How much Japanese yen is equal to one American dollar?
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12/25
When is Christmas in Japan?
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憲法記念日
けんぽうきねんび Kenpoukinenbi
Which festival celebrates the Japanese constitution?
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gassho-zukuri
What style of architecture is Shirakawa-go famous for?
Hint: it means “two hands in prayer” |
American mayo uses distilled vinegar (acidic taste), Japanese mayo uses apple cider or rice vinegar (sweeter taste)
What is the difference between American mayo and Japanese Mayo?
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Donald McDonald
What’s Ronald McDonald’s name in Japan?
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