Japanese 1 Culture Review
What does the Japanese gesture for "come" look like in American culture?
"go away" or "shoo"
What grades does a Japanese High School consist of?
10, 11, 12th
How many days of food are prepared for the New Year's holiday?
2-3
What age do you have to be for Coming of Age Day?
20
What grades does a Japanese Junior High school consist of?
7, 8, 9th
Who is Pikachu?
A Pokemon Character. A really famous mouse in Japan.
What is a manekineko (まねきねこ)?
A good luck cat statue
What do children wear on Health and Sports Day?
A hachimaki (はちまき) -- headband
What is Otsukimi (おつきみ)?
A moon-viewing festival
What do Japanese people see in the moon?
A rabbit pounding rice
What is cram school or Juku (じゅく)
A school where student to get extra practice
When does school start in Japan?
April
Name one traditional kind of entertainment in Japan
Bunraku, Kabuki, Noh, Bon'odori ぶんらく, かぶき, のがく, ぼんおどり
What is a keitai denwa
Cell phone
From which country did Japan borrow its writing system?
China
What do students do at the end of the school day?
Clean the school; play in club sports; do club activities
What is Seijin no Hi (せいじんおひ)?
Coming of Age Day
What do Japanese people do on Christmas?
Eat Christmas cake
What are geisha (げいしゃ)
Entertainers trained in music, arts, dance, and conversation
What is the name of the dog that waited for his master to return for 10 years?
Hachiko はちこ
What is Taiiku no Hi (たいいくのひ)
Health & Sports Day
What do people do at the temples on New Year's Eve?
Hear the ringing of the bell
What are 3 kinds of writing in Japanese?
Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji
Where was the first atomic bomb dropped on Japan?
Hiroshima ひろしま
Name the four main islands of Japan.
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku & Kyuushuu ほっかいど, ほんしゅ, しこく, きゅうしゅう
Name one Japanese company
Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Nissin, Nissan, Seiko, Noritake, Nintendo, Sony, Canon, Shiseido, Sanrio
Most of Japan's major city are found on which island?
Honshuu ほんしゅう
Why should you put "san (さん)" or "kun (くん)" after somone's name?
It's polite
Why should you NOT look at someone when you are bowing?
It's rude. It shows you don't trust them.
Why do you NOT put "san (さん)" or "kun (くん)" after your own name?
It's rude. you want to be humble
In what month is Oshougatsu (おしょうがつ)?
January
What is the national language of Japan?
Japanese
What is the ancient capital of Japan that is now the culture center of the country?
Kyoto きょと
Name one difference between Japanese School and American School.
Larger classes, Homeroom (teachers travel), wear uniforms wear slippers
What is the largest mountain in Japan?
Mt. Fuji ふじさん
What are nengajou (ねんがじょう)?
New Year's Cards
Name one country to the immediate west of Japan.
North Korea, South Korea, China, Russia, Thailand
In what month is Shichigosan (しちごさん)?
November
What does a cat say in Japanese?
Nyaa-Nyaa
In what month is Taiiku no Hi (たいいくのひ)?
October
What is the name of the islands to the south of Japan that played a large role in WW2?
Okinawa おきなわ
What is the ancient art of paper folding called?
Origami おりがみ
Name the biggest holiday in Japan.
Oshougatsu おしょうがつ
What do children do on Health & Sports Day?
Participate in field days, wear hachimaki (はちまき), do Rajio Taiso (らじおたいそ)
What is otoshidama (おとしだま)?
Red Pocket
In what month is Otsukimi (おつきみ)?
September
What do you call the celebration of 3, 5, & 7 year old's growth?
Shichigosan しちごさん
What do you call the raccoon-dog that is used for good luck for restaurants and is in Japanese literature?
Tanuki たぬき
What body of water is to the east of Japan?
The Pacific Ocean
What body of water is to the west of Japan?
The Sea of Japan
How do Japanese people count with their hands?
Thumb down = 1, Thumb and index down = 2, Thumb, index, and Middle down = 3 ...
What is the capital city of Japan?
Tokyo とうきょう
What is the most popular mode of transportation in Japan?
Train/Subway
Name one country to the east of Japan
US
What do student wear to school?
Uniforms
What does a dog say in Japanese?
Wan-Wan
How should males bow?
With their hands at their sides
How should female bow?
With their hands crossed in front of them
Why is Coming of Age Day so important?
You become an adult and can now vote, drink, and smoke
How do you say "hello" on the phone?
moshi moshi もしもし
