JW (found online)

JW set I found online

What is sushi often served with?

Pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce

What does chirashizushi mean, and what day is it annually eaten on?

Scattered sushi; Hinamatsuri

What is inarizushi and what do we call it in Hawaii?

A pouch of fried tofu filled with sushi rice

Cone sushi

What shinto god is inarizushi named after and why?

Inari (Goddess of Rice/Prosperity) because of fondness of fried tofu

What does makizushi mean?

Rolled sushi

What does temaki mean?

Hand roll

What is narezushi?

Fermented sushi

What is ehoumaki and when is it typically eaten?

A roll composed of 7 ingredients considered to be lucky, typically eaten on Setsubun (first day of spring, bean throwing festival)

What is the Japanese name for "Pressed Sushi" and is a specialty in the prefecture Osaka?

Oshizushi

In making sushi, what fish if not prepared properly can cause severe poisoning or even death?

Fugu (Pufferfish)

What is the first type of sushi invented?

Narezushi

Who created the modern day sushi?

Hanaya Yohei

What is the Japanese word for boat shaped sushi?

Gunkan

What is the bamboo and cotton mat used for making makizushi called?

Makisu

What is the baran (green grass) for?

Decoration, dividing sushi, helps sushi to last longer

What word, adopted from the Japanese language, means to take a bath?

Bocha

What word, adopted from the Japanese language, means dirty clothes/rags?

Boro Boro

What word, adopted from the Japanese language, means flip flops?

Zouri

What word, adopted from the Japanese language, means toilet and is a word considered rude to use in Japan?

Benjo

What phrase adopted from the Japanese language means rock paper scissors?

Jan Ken Pon

What is a sweet bread filled with azuki bean paste and sprinkled with sesame seeds?

Anpan

What is grilled meat that is marinated in a sauce made of shoyu and sugar?

Teriyaki

What Japanese confection contains an azuki bean paste inside and has a flour based outside?

Manju

What dish contains thin slices of beef, sauce, vegetables and tofu simmered in a skillet/pan?

Sukiyaki

What is the Japanese name for Rice Crackers?

Senbei

What do you do when visiting a temple?

1. Give a short prayer and offer up a coin to show respect to the sacred object.

2. Burn osenko (incense). (Extinguish the flame by waving your hand rather than blowing it out and fan the smoke toward yourself as it is believed to have healing powers)

What do you do when visiting a shrine?

1. Before entering the temple, use the purification fountain to wash hands and mouth using the ladle.

2. At the offering hall, throw a coin into the offering box, show your respect by bowing and pray.

What are you not supposed to do with chopsticks? List at least 2.

1. Stick chopsticks upright in food (especially rice)

2. Point with chopsticks

3. Pass food from chopstick to chopstick

When do you have to preform Seiza?

During tea ceremonies, or when sitting on Tatami mats

What is the formal way of sitting called?

Seiza

What are Temiyage?

Thank-you gifts you bring when visiting someone

What are Omiyage?

Souvenirs brought home from a trip

How do people in Japan recite their names?

Family name followed by given name

How do you address someone properly?

Respectful: -sama

Girl: -chan

Boys: -kun

What is the purpose of the moist cloth given before you eat, and what must you not do with it?

To wipe your hands before eating; don't use it as a napkin to wipe your mouth or face

Should you tip people in Japan, and why?

No, because it is disrespectful/insulting

What should you do before entering a person's home?

Take off your shoes and put on the guest slippers

Why do people wear medical masks?

To protect those around them from their germs

What is an Onsen?

Hot spring

What is considered taboo to have when entering a hot spring?

You must not have piercings or any tattoos.

What do you say before you eat?

Itadakimasu (Let's Eat) (Literal Definition-I humbly receive)

What do you say after eating?

Gochisousama deshita (Thank you for the meal)

What region is Osaka located in?

Kansai Region

What is one nickname for Osaka?

Nations Kitchen

What ball shaped dish originates from Osaka and translates to "Grilled Octopus"?

Takoyaki

What winter dish consists of a variety of foods served in a soy broth?

Oden

What dish consists of deep fried ingredients (such as meat and vegetables) skewered on a stick?

Kushikatsu

What is the difference between Osaka style and Hiroshima style okonomiyaki?

Osaka Style- Ingredients mixed into batter

Hiroshima Style- Ingredients layered on top of batter

What is okonomiyaki?

A savory Japanese style pancake

In what year did Japan started to create the takoyaki? and why?

1923 (Earthquake)

What is the phrase in Osaka do people say? & What does it mean?

"kuidaore" (eat until you drop)

Which is the top place to get food in Osaka?

Dontobori district

Who created the first Japanese baseball team?

Hiroshi Hiraoka

What is the name of the first Japanese baseball team?

Shimbashi Athletic Club

What year was baseball introduced to Japan?

1872

What is the name of the Japanese player who is on the Miami Marlins baseball team?

Ichiro Suzuki

What team won the Nippon Professional Baseball series in 2015?

Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

Who introduced baseball to Japan?

Horace Wilson

The word for baseball in Japanese is a combination of which characters?

"Field" and "ball"

Which two teams are considered the Yankees and Red Sox of Japan?

Yomiuri Giants and Hanshin Tigers

When was the Nippon Professional Baseball league officially started?

1950

What is the 2016 Zodiac animal?

Year of the Monkey/ Saru Doshi

What is the 2017 Zodiac animal?

Year of the Rooster/ Tori Doshi

What is the 2018 Zodiac animal?

Year of the Dog/ Inu Doshi

What is the Zodiac collectively called in Japanese?

Jyuunishi

How do you say year of the boar in Japanese?

Inoshishi Doshi

How do you say sheep in Japanese?

Hitsuji

How do you say cow in Japanese?

Ushi

How do you say mouse in Japanese?

Nezumi

How do you say tiger in Japanese?

Tora

How do you say snake in Japanese?

Hebi

How do you say dragon in Japanese?

Tatsu

What is the literal translation for "Karate"?

Empty Hand

Which style of karate most popular for official tournaments and competition?

Shotokan

Which style of karate was a traditional Okinawan style?

Goju-ryu

Who is the founder of karate?

Ginchin Funakoshi

Why is the 2020 Olympics special for Karate?

It is the first time that Karate will be an Olympic sport

What is the karate uniform called in Japanese?

Gi

In Japanese, what is the word for the facility used to practice karate and can be translated to "the place of the way"?

Dojo

What does "bonsai" mean, and what is it?

"Tray plantings"; plants grown in containers and styled to make them into their most beautiful form

Where and when did Bonsai originate?

Originated from China more than a thousand years ago

Name three main bonsai care techniques.

Pruning, wiring, repotting

What is the difference between the forest and multi-trunk styles of bonsai?

The forest style has multiple individual trees, while the multi-trunk style forms a single tree with multiple trunks.

What are the names of the white-colored, dead parts without bark in bonsai?

Partially dead trunk: shari; partially dead branch: jin

What are the two steps to appreciate bonsai?

(1) First look at the bonsai and gain an overall impression; (2) Lower your line of sight to the same level as the bonsai, and try to imagine yourself being small, looking at the tree in a natural environment

What are the types of plants used in bonsai?

Any plant that can be grown in a small container. (In Japan, typical trees include those with: needle leaves, broader leaves, flowers, and fruits)

What is the most important thing to keep in mind when raising bonsai?

Not to force your will on it

How is the art of bonsai different from other art forms?

The art of bonsai does not "finish"; it continues as long as the plants are alive and growing, which can be for hundreds of years

What is ayatori?

Girl's game played with string, similar to cat's cradle

What does hanafuda mean?

Flower Cards

What is shiritori?

Taking the butt game

What is shogi?

Japanese version of chess