L10-Japan

____________ is the official language in Japan. There are only 48 sounds so it is relatively easy to learn to speak, but learning how to write it is quite a task.

Japanese is the official language in Japan. There are only 48 sounds so it is relatively easy to learn to speak, but learning how to write it is quite a task.

_______________ is a type of dining interactive entertainment or video game developed in Japan in which an amateur singer sings along with recorded music (a music video) using a microphone.

Karaoke is a type of dining interactive entertainment or video game developed in Japan in which an amateur singer sings along with recorded music (a music video) using a microphone.

__________________ is a Japanese delicacy consisting of fresh raw fish or meat sliced into thin pieces and often eaten with soy sauce.

Sashimi is a Japanese delicacy consisting of fresh raw fish or meat sliced into thin pieces and often eaten with soy sauce.

Ancient warriors of Japan were known as _________________. They were very skilled fighters and swordsmen. Their main weapon was the Katana, a sharp sword with a slight curve to it.

Ancient warriors of Japan were known as Samurai. They were very skilled fighters and swordsmen. Their main weapon was the Katana, a sharp sword with a slight curve to it.

GDP means "Gross Domestic Product". By looking at GDP per capita, we can tell how well developed a country is. For example, in 2019, GDP per capita in the US is $65,112. What is the per capita GDP of Japan in 2019? _____________________

GDP means "Gross Domestic Product". By looking at GDP per capita, we can tell how well developed a country is. For example, in 2019, GDP per capita in the US is $65,112. What is the per capita GDP of Japan in 2019? $40,247

Has Japan ever hosted the Olympics? __________

Has Japan ever hosted the Olympics? Yes

How big is Japan? The total area of Japan is _______________ sq mi. (square mile)

How big is Japan? The total area of Japan is 145,937 sq mi. (square mile)

How many people are in Japan? The total population in Japan was estimated ______________ people in 2020.

How many people are in Japan? The total population in Japan was estimated 126,476,461 people in 2020.

In Japanese, the emperor is called Tennō (天皇, pronounced [tennoꜜː]), literally "heavenly ______________" or "Emperor of ______________".

In Japanese, the emperor is called Tennō (天皇, pronounced [tennoꜜː]), literally "heavenly sovereign" or "Emperor of God".

____________ is an abbreviation for Japanese pop, natively also known simply as pops is a musical genre that entered the musical mainstream of Japan in the 1990s.

J-POP is an abbreviation for Japanese pop, natively also known simply as pops is a musical genre that entered the musical mainstream of Japan in the 1990s.

Japan has also one of the largest thermal regions in the world. Many popular hot _________________ are to be found on the southwestern side of Japan.

Japan has also one of the largest thermal regions in the world. Many popular hot springs are to be found on the southwestern side of Japan.

Japan sits along the "Pacific Ring of Fire", so has many _________________ and experiences many earthquakes. In 2011, an earthquake of magnitude 9.0 hit Japan and created a ___________________ which resulted in much devastation.

Japan sits along the "Pacific Ring of Fire", so has many volcanoes and experiences many earthquakes. In 2011, an earthquake of magnitude 9.0 hit Japan and created a tsunami which resulted in much devastation.

_____________ originated in Japan, the only country where it is practiced professionally, where it is considered the national sport. It is a form of competitive full-contact wrestling where a wrestler attempts to force his opponent out of a circular ring or into touching the ground with any body part other than the soles of his feet.

Sumo originated in Japan, the only country where it is practiced professionally, where it is considered the national sport. It is a form of competitive full-contact wrestling where a wrestler attempts to force his opponent out of a circular ring or into touching the ground with any body part other than the soles of his feet.

_________________ is a Japanese dish of prepared vinegar rice, usually with some sugar and salt, accompanying a variety of ingredients, such as seafood, often raw, vegetables, and occasionally tropical fruits.

Sushi is a Japanese dish of prepared vinegar rice, usually with some sugar and salt, accompanying a variety of ingredients, such as seafood, often raw, vegetables, and occasionally tropical fruits.

________________ is a typical Japanese dish usually consisting of seafood, meat, and vegetables that have been battered and deep fried.

Tempura is a typical Japanese dish usually consisting of seafood, meat, and vegetables that have been battered and deep fried.

The Gion Matsuri in ____________ (month) is celebrated in ______________ (place) when the Japanese people dress in traditional kimonos. It is one of the largest festivals in Japan for purification and pacification of disease causing entities.

The Gion Matsuri in July is celebrated in Kyoto when the Japanese people dress in traditional kimonos. It is one of the largest festivals in Japan for purification and pacification of disease causing entities.

The Imperial Seal of Japan, is also called the ______________________ Seal (菊紋, kikumon), is one of the national seals and a crest (mon) used by the Emperor of Japan and members of the Imperial Family.

The Imperial Seal of Japan, is also called the Chrysanthemum Seal (菊紋, kikumon), is one of the national seals and a crest (mon) used by the Emperor of Japan and members of the Imperial Family.

The Japanese name for Japan is "Nihon" or "Nippon" which means "sun's ____________".

The Japanese name for Japan is "Nihon" or "Nippon" which means "sun's origin".

The climate of Japan is ____________ in the north (where snow and ice dominate in winter), temperate in the central regions, and almost tropical on the small southern ______________. The rains are abundant almost everywhere, and between summer and autumn the country is hit by torrential rains and ____________________.

The climate of Japan is cold in the north (where snow and ice dominate in winter), temperate in the central regions, and almost tropical on the small southern islands. The rains are abundant almost everywhere, and between summer and autumn the country is hit by torrential rains and typhoons.

The highest point in Japan is Mount _____________, which stands at 3,776m (12,388ft).

The highest point in Japan is Mount Fuji, which stands at 3,776m (12,388ft).

__________ is the capital and the largest city of Japan.

Tokyo is the capital and the largest city of Japan.

______________ is a type of thick, wheat-flour noodle used frequently in Japanese cuisine. It is often served hot as a noodle soup.

Udon is a type of thick, wheat-flour noodle used frequently in Japanese cuisine. It is often served hot as a noodle soup.

What does a Japanese flag look like? Draw a Japanese flag.

What does a Japanese flag look like? Draw a Japanese flag. (see the picture)

What kind of money do people use in Japan? __________________________ How much is $1 US in Canadian? $1 = _________________

What kind of money do people use in Japan? Japanese yen How much is $1 US in Canadian? $1 = 105 Japanese yen

Where is Japan? Japan is in _____________. (continent) Locate and color Japan on the map.

Where is Japan? Japan is in Asia. (continent) Locate and color Japan on the map. (see the picture)

Which side of the street do people drive on in Japan? _____________

Which side of the street do people drive on in Japan? right