All About Japan for Kids

Food

In Japan they eat many different foods. Common foods include rice, sushi, soup, vegetables, and fish.

Multiple Choice

What is a common food eaten in Japan?

• Pizza

• Hamburger

• Sushi

• Tacos

Multiple Choice

Which food is considered a common staple in Japan?

• Pancakes

• Rice

• Ice Cream

• Popcorn

Language

In Japan they speak Japanese. They do not use letters of the alphabet to write their words. They write using characters. This is how they write "Hi" in Japanese.

Multiple Choice

Which language do people speak in Japan?

• English

• Japanese

• Spanish

• French

Multiple Choice

How do people write in Japanese?

• Using letters of the alphabet

• Using numbers

• Using characters

• Using shapes

Family Traditions

Cleanliness is very important to Japanese families. In Japan family members take their shoes off when they come into a house or school. Bathing is considered a ritual. Most fathers work while the mothers stay at home with their children. School is very important to Japanese families.

Multiple Choice

What is a common practice in Japanese families when entering a house or school?

• Keeping shoes on

• Waving goodbye

• Jumping on furniture

• Taking shoes off

Multiple Choice

What is considered a ritual in Japan?

• Watching TV

• Playing video games

• Bathing

• Running

Multiple Choice

Who typically works outside the home in Japanese families?

• Fathers

• Mothers

• Grandparents

• Siblings

Multiple Choice

What is very important to Japanese families?

• Jewelry

• School

• Pets

• Video Games

Religions

The main religion in Japan is Buddhism. The second is Shintoism.

Multiple Choice

What is the main religion in Japan?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

Multiple Choice

What is the second main religion in Japan?

• Judaism

• Shintoism

• Sikhism

• Taoism