JAPANESE CULTURE

Many Japanese surnames were derived from landscape features. For instance, YAMAMOTO means ‘the base of the mountain’, while KISHI means _______. (CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY)

What do you call a hot spring in Japan?

• Omsim

• Osnen

• Onsen

• Henna-na

Which of the following is an inappropriate way of using chopsticks?

• Use a communal chopsticks when eating in a communal plate

• Sticking chopsticks in rice

• Sucking on chopsticks

• Use the chopsticks for stirring or searching for food.

This is an example of giving directions or pointing at someone/something in Japan.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In Japan, slurping your noodles is a sign of disrespecting the food and your companion.

• TRUE

• FALSE

It is the national sport of Japan. (CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY)

zōtō means ______. (CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY)

It is a statement or word you say before you eat your meal.

• seiza

• arigato

• Itadakimasu

• tsukitate-bashi

It is a phrase indicating politeness, which means "I'm Sorry." (CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY)

"ojigi" means ________. (CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY)