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Up to 4 hours
How long are tea ceremonies?
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There is no tipping in Japan!
How much do Japanese people tip?
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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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Chinese artists
Who were Japanese paintings influenced by?
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Spring (April)
When does a new school year start in Japan?
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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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Himeji
What is the most famous Japanese castle?
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Obon (mid-August)
What Japanese holiday celebrates your ancestors and when is it?
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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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Pagodas
What are the tallest buildings in Japan in history that are still quake proof?
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Genkan
Where do Japanese people take off their shoes when entering a house?
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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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To show equality
Why do guests drink out of the same bowl during a tea ceremony?
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Hinamatsuri (March 3)
Which Japanese holiday prays for the happiness/prosperity of young girls and when is it?
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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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