Japanese Culture Flashcards
1
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What is a kimono?
A
The kimono is a traditional Japanese garment and the national dress of Japan.
2
Q
What are the four main islands of Japan?
A
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu
3
Q
What is yen?
A
The currency of Japan.
4
Q
What is origami?
A
Japanese art of folding objects out of paper to create both two-dimensional and three-dimensional subjects.
5
Q
What is a futon?
A
Futons are traditional Japanese bedding designed for sleeping. It is a mattress.
Note for Hannah: Lake Toya Matress
6
Q
What is sumo?
A
Sumo is a Japanese style of wrestling and Japan’s national sport.
7
Q
What is sashimi?
A
Sashimi is a Japanese dish of thinly-sliced raw food, usually fish and seafood, but also sometimes other meats.
8
Q
What is ikebana?
A
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement.
