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What is the name for grilled chicken skewers?

yakitori

teppanyaki

shabu shabu

sukiyaki

Are cherry blossom flowers edible?

yes

Which of these is rude to do in Japan?

pass food from chopsticks to chopsticks

stick your chopsticks vertically in the rice

eat and walk at the same time

all of these

What is the deadly fish eaten by Japanese people called?

fugu

sakana

fuji

fune

About how many kg of rice does a typical Japanese person eat in one year?

50kg

10kg

30kg

70kg

What is tofu made from?

soy beans

milk

vegetables

rice

Delicious in Japanese is?

OISHII

OINKI

OIKO

OIMASU

Say Coke in Japanese

KOORA

KOOKU

KOARA

KOKA KORA

What is the main ingredient in Tonkatsu?

pork

chicken

fish

prawns

What is this called?

SOBA

RAMEN

NIGIRI

OKONOMIYAKI

What is this lunchbox called in Japanese?

OBENTOU

OTOOTO

ORIGAMI

OKANE

What is this called in Japanese?

MACHA

BIIRU

KAFE

KOOHI

What is this called in Japanese?

RAMEN

Who is this?

Shanks

Unscramble the name: NYOOP

PONYO

What video game is this?

Animal Crossing

What show is this?

Attack on Titan

Who is this?

Kubo

Kumo

Kabo

Kamo

Who is this?

Ultraman

Name the movie

The Boy and the Beast

Who is this?

Kiki

Who is this?

Doraemon

Doromon

Doremi

Daremi

Who is this?

Squirtle

Who is this?

Bulbasaur

Who is this?

Eevee

Who is this?

Toad

Who is this?

Sailor Moon

Who is this?

Charizard

Who is this?

Pikachu

Who is this?

Kakashi

Name him.

No Face

Name him.

Blackbeard

Who is this?

Frieza

Who is this?

Goku

Which of these colours is a borrowed word in Japanese?

orenji

akai

orenji

murasaki

What colour is his ME?

white

blue

orange

yellow

What colour is his MASUKU?

blue

orange

white

yellow

What colour is his BERUTO?

orange

blue

black

yellow

if I had to block my HANA, it's probably because

there's a bad smell

it's too sunny

there's a loud noise

I've eaten too much food

If i said you were CHIISAI, I am calling you

small

tall

kind

strong

If I said you were KAKKOII, I mean you are

cool

cute

strong

evil

Who is this?

Donkey Kong

What colour is AOI?

blue

red

yellow

orange

How do you say this colour in Japanese?

pinku

How would you describe this guy?

mukimuki

chiisai

yasashii

takai

What part of the body is your YUBI

finger

neck

shoulder

foot

What part of the body is your UDE

arm

leg

hair

foot

What part of the body is your TE

hand

arm

eye

nose

What colour is this?

kiiro

aoi

murasaki

akai

What colour is this?

murasaki

aoi

chairo

shoroi

What colour is this?

midori

aoi

shiroi

kuroi

What colour is this?

akai

murasaki

kiiro

midori

What colour is this?

kuroi

shiroi

akai

aoi

What does this gesture mean in Japan?

bring me the bill

stay away from me

keeps bad luck away

boyfriend and girlfriend

When a Japanese person puts their hand behind their head and tilts their head, they are ....

embarrassed

sad

amused

angry

In Japan, when You receive a gift, you’re supposed to give two gifts back

false

true

Japanese people always bring back souvenirs when they go on holiday

true

false

There are loads of Trash Cans

false

true

You don’t tip in Japan for any service. If you leave money, they’ll be confused and think you forgot it!

true

false

In Japanese, There is No Equivalent to “God Bless You” When You Sneeze

true

false

In Japan, people will NEVER talk while you talk

false

true

In Japanese Culture, Answering the Phone Has its Own Phrase

true

false

Always Give and Take Gifts and Business Cards with your mouth

false

true

Don’t Eat or Drink When Walking

true

false

Always Take Off Your Shoes at the Door, and Say “Obama Shimeji”

false

true

You don’t shake hands in Japan. Instead, you bow.

true

false

Which anime involves a notebook that has deadly powers if someone’s name is written in it?

Death Note

What does the word “sensei” mean in Japanese?

Teacher or master

Which anime features a famous “Kamehameha” move?

Dragon Ball

Which anime character is known for saying, “I am gonna be the Pirate King”?

Luffy from One Piece

Why do many anime characters have large, expressive eyes?

To help show the character's emotions

Because it makes the character cuter

Japanese people love big, round eyes

It conveys honesty

Which Japanese city is known as the center of anime and manga culture?

Tokyo

The word “kawaii” means “scary” in Japanese.

False (It means “cute” or “adorable.”)

What is “cosplay”?

Dressing up as anime or manga characters, popular in Japan and worldwide

A Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice, water, and koji.

sake

Japanese art of paper folding is called ...

origami

What's the name of this traditional Japanese footwear?

Geta

Clogs

Kuroggu

Ashi

Name 2 of the 4 countries located closest to Japan

North Korea, South Korea, Russia, and China.

What is the Japanese name for Japan?

Nippon or Nihon

What were ancient warriors of Japan known as?

Samurai (Samurai warriors were experts in martial arts).

Which famous anime film is this from?

My neighbour Totoro

If a Japanese person points to their nose, what do they mean?

me

I have a cold

number one

good idea

What do Japanese people call Japan?

Nihon

Jyapan

Nikon

Jippon

What is "karaage"?

deep fried chicken

chicken on skewers

grilled chicken

chicken soup

What is "hanami"?

flower viewing

a type of poetry

traditional clothing

Japanese drink

Who is this?

Ash Ketchum

Which of these ingredients is typically not found in sushi?

pepper

rice

vinegar

seaweed

Who is this character?

Mr Miyagi

Which of these do not come from Japan?

Samsung phone

Nintendo switch

Sony Playstation

Nikon camera

Which of these is NOT a Japanese car company?

Kia

Toyota

Mitsubishi

Nissan

Which food is the most common to give as a gift in Japan?

fruit

chocolate

meat

candy

True or false: there are singing toilets in Japan

true

Which one of these is NOT a Japanese island?

Hiroshuu

Honshuu

Shikoku

Kyuushu

Who is this?

Speed Racer

Who is this?

Astroboy

Who is this?

Bowser

What is Mario's brother's name?

Luigi

What is the word "Pokemon" short for?

Pocket Monster

What is the Japanese name for a tidal wave?

tsunami

Around how many earthquakes does Japan have a year?

1500

500

1000

2000

Which number is considered unlucky in Japan?

4

13

8

7

Which animal has it's own island in Japan?

rabbit

deer

bear

crane

What is the average life expectancy in Japan?

84 years old

90 years old

76 years old

95 years old

What percentage of Japan is mountains?

80%

50%

25%

10%

Who is this?

Hello Kitty

True or false: it's rude to slurp your noodles

false

About how many pairs of chopsticks are used in Japan per year?

24 billion

1 billion

10 billion

100 million

True or false: In Japan, there are more pets than children.

true

Where do you put your shoes when you visit a Japanese person's house?

in the small area near the front door ("genkan")

What is the Japanese name for animated movies?

anime

About how many hours does it take to fly to Japan from Brisbane?

9 hours

12 hours

5 hours

7 hours

How many alphabets are used in Japan?

4

3

2

1

True or false: Japanese people love to eat while walking

false

True or false: Mobile phones are banned on Japanese trains

true

True or false: Sleeping at work is seen as a good thing in Japan

true

Who is this?

Haku

Who is this?

Ponyo

Who is this?

Mew

Who is this?

Squirtle

Who is this?

No Face

Black Spirit

Scare Demon

Float Spirit

Who is this?

Charmander

Which tree is Japanese people's favourite?

Cherry Tree

Approximately how many people live in Japan?

about 130 million

about 200 million

about 100 million

about 50 million

What is Japanese currency?

The Yen

Earthquakes are very common in Japan

True

What do Japanese people eat at Christmas as a tradition?

Fried Chicken

Chocolate

Santa shaped sushi

Raw Beef

In which continent is Japan?

Asia