Onigiri and Matcha Quiz

What is the traditional shape of onigiri?

• Rectangle

• Triangle

• Square

• Circle

During which period was onigiri first used as a convenience food for farm workers?

• Kamakura Shogunate

• Edo Period

• Heian Period

• Yayoi Period

What is the primary ingredient in onigiri?

• Rice

• Nori seaweed

• Salmon

• Soy sauce

What does the word 'nigiru' mean in Japanese?

• To wrap

• To grasp or squeeze

• To eat

• To cook

Who introduced matcha to Japan?

• Sen-no-Rikyu

• Murata Juko

• Eisai

• Buddhist monks

What is the main purpose of the chakin in the matcha ceremony?

• To whisk the matcha

• To measure the powder

• To serve the tea

• To clean the bowl

Which of the following is NOT a traditional filling for onigiri?

• Chocolate

• Bonito flakes

• Salted salmon

• Umeboshi

What aesthetic does the matcha ceremony relate to?

• Perfection

• Luxury

• Minimalism

• Opulence

please explain a brief history of Onigiri!

(min. 5 sentences)

please explain a brief history of Matcha!

(min. 5 sentences)