Japanese Cuisine

Question 1

The official name of Japan in Japanese is___________.

Answer 1

Nippon-koku o Nihon-koku

Question 2

Japan has the land total area of____________, and a total coastline of ______________.

Answer 2

377,970km2, 29,751km

Question 3

It is the 17th biggest country in Asia and in terms of area ranked 63rd worldwide.

Answer 3

Japan

Question 4

It is the capital of Japan and one of the world’s largest cities.

Answer 4

Tokyo

Question 5

It is the form of Government in Japan

Answer 5

Parliamentary Government with a Constitutional Monarchy

Question 6

The Japanese flag is made up of red circle and it is symbolizes ________________.

Answer 6

Sun

Question 7

It is the official currency of Japan

Answer 7

Japanese yen

Question 8

It is the official currency of Japan

Answer 8

Japanese Yen

Question 9

Is the most important Shinto shrine in Tokyo.

Answer 9

Meiji Shrine

Question 10

Is a large public park located next to Ueno Station that was originally built on land that belonged to the Kaneiji Temple. .

Answer 10

Ueno Park

Question 11

Is known for its rich bamboo stalks, located in the Arashiyama Mountains, a pleasant touristy district in the western outskirts of Kyoto.

Answer 11

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Question 12

Is located at a major commercial and business center.

Answer 12

Shibuya Crossing

Question 13

It is one of the best view

Question 14

It is one of the best places to view Mount Fuji from a close distance.

Answer 14

Fuji Five Lake (Fujigoko)

Question 15

The traditional cuisine of Japan, washoku

Answer 15

Japanese Cuisine

Question 16

It is the traditional cuisine of Japan.

Answer 16

Washoku

Question 17

Side dishes often consist of __________, ____________, and ___________ cooked in broth.

Answer 17

Fish, Pickled Vegetables, and Vegetables

Question 18

It is common, often grilled, but also served raw as sashimi or in sushi.

Answer 18

Seafood

Question 19

Is synonymous with “cooking” but became a reference to mostly Japanese cooking, or restaurants, and was much used in the Meiji and Taishō eras.

Answer 19

Kappō

Question 20

It is tied with the Japanese tea ceremony.

Answer 20

Kaiseki

Question 21

It is tied with the Japanese tea ceremony.

Answer 21

Kaiseki

Question 22

Is based on combining the staple food, which is steamed white rice or gohan (御飯), with one or more okazu or main dishes and side dishes.

Answer 22

Japanese Cuisine

Question 23

Refers to the makeup of a typical meal served but has roots in classic kaiseki, honzen, and yūshoku cuisine.

Answer 23

Ichijū-sansai

Question 24

It is served in its own small bowl.

Answer 24

Rice (chawan)

Question 25

During this period, Buddhism became the official religion and eating meat and fish was prohibited.

Answer 25

Kofun Period

Question 26

He prohibited the eating of horses, dogs, monkeys, and chickens in 675 AD, and many emperors continued to do so in the 8th and 9th centuries.

Answer 26

Emperor Tehmu

Question 27

Japanese people minimized _______ utilization due to the lack of meat products.

Answer 27

Spice

Question 28

In this century, Japanese people ate fish at every meal, but some had to make do without animal protein.

Answer 28

9th Century

Question 29

In traditional Japanese cuisine, These two were avoided to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Answer 29

Oil and Fat

Question 30

It became a sensation of Japanese Cuisine

Answer 30

Preserving Fish

Question 31

It became a popular snack food and entrée during the Edo period

Answer 31

Sushi

Question 32

Gained new trade deals with Western countries after the Meiji Restoration, and Emperor Meiji staged a New Year's feast to embrace them.

Answer 32

Japan

Question 33

These are the cooking method of the Japanese Cuisine.

Answer 33

Simmered, Vinegared, Grilled, Steamed, Deep-fried, Salted

Question 34

They are cooked in hot liquids kept at or just barely below the boiling point of water.

Answer 34

Simmered food

Question 35

The food is treated with vinegar to make it sour.

Answer 35

Vinegared food

Question 36

Meat and vegetables are grilled directly at high temperatures.

Answer 36

Grilled food

Question 37

The food is cooked by using steam.

Answer 37

Steamed food

Question 38

It is submerged in hot oil or fat.

Answer 38

Deep-fried food

Question 39

The food is prepared by which is the preservation of food with dry salt.

Answer 39

Salted Food

Question 40

Is a traditional Japanese cooking method that involves deep-frying seafood or vegetables coated in a light batter made with cold water and soft cake flour.

Answer 40

Tempura

Question 41

Is made by coating pork chops in crisp panko breadcrumbs and deep-frying them until they are golden brown in color.

Answer 41

Tonkatsu

Question 42

Refers to thinly sliced raw fish or seafood. It can even refer to different types of raw meat.

Answer 42

Sashimi

Question 43

Is a Japanese dish featuring specially prepared rice and usually some type of fish or seafood, often raw, but sometimes cooked.

Answer 43

Sushi

Question 44

Are grilled chicken skewers made from bite sized pieces of meat from all different parts of the chicken.

Answer 44

Yakitori

Question 45

Is made by fermented soy beans in a special type of bacteria that is naturally produced in the human gastrointestinal tract.

Answer 45

Natto

Question 46

Is a Japanese staple made by carefully rolling several thin layers of cooked egg into a rectangular omelet, which creates a soft and delicate texture.

Answer 46

Tamagoyaki

Question 47

Is made by various meat, fish and vegetables then serving over steamed rice in large bowls.

Answer 47

Donburi

Question 48

Is a savory version of Japanese pancake, made with flour, eggs, shredded cabbage, and your choice of protein, and topped with a variety of condiments

Answer 48

Okonomiyaki

Question 49

Is freshwater eel. It has a rich, fatty flavor that lends itself well to grilling. Unagi is mostly popular during the summer months due to properties thought to increase stamina and heat tolerance.

Answer 49

Unagi

Question 50

Are made of buckwheat flour, roughly as thick as spaghetti, and prepared in various hot and cold dishes. It is often served on a bamboo tray.

Answer 50

Soba noodles

Question 51

Are thick Japanese noodles made of wheat flour. They are thicker than soba noodles, white and chewier.

Answer 51

Udon

Question 52

Are a type of thin Japanese noodles made from wheat flour, with a mild flavor and delicate texture. They are usually served chilled with a soy-based dipping sauce, as well as in soups, salads, and stir-frys.

Answer 52

Somen noodles

Question 53

Is a Japanese noodle soup made with four basic components which is broth, tare (seasoning), wheat noodles, and toppings.

Answer 53

Ramen

Question 54

Refers to any of the four Japanese breeds of cattle – namely Japanese Black, Japanese Brown, Japanese Polled, and Japanese Shorthorn. Any meat that produced from this breed is wagyu and the most desired wagyu is the Kobe beef.

Answer 54

Wagyu

Question 55

Is made by taking an assortment of vegetables and proteins then stewing them in a light broth seasoned with soy sauce and dashi in a large hot pot at the center of a table.

Answer 55

Oden

Question 56

Is a traditional Japanese soup made with dashi, miso paste, and any number of optional ingredients like vegetables, tofu, abura-age (deep-fried tofu pouches), fish, and seafood.

Answer 56

Miso soup

Question 57

Is thinly sliced beef and tender onions cooked in savory-sweet sauce. It is Japanese Beef Rice Bowl, a classic comfort food that has had its place in Japanese cuisine for over 150 years.

Answer 57

Gyudon

Question 58

These are the Japanese dessert

Answer 58

-Castella Cake -Dorayaki -Mochi

Question 59

These are the Japanese Beverages

Answer 59

Sake, Matcha

Question 60

These are the Japanese Seafood Dishes

Answer 60

Zuke, Tako Tamago, Fukagawa meshi, Kaisendon

Question 61

These are the Japanese Meat and Poultry Dishes

Answer 61

Gyoza, Karaage, Korokke, Japanese Curry

Question 62

Is usually the biggest meal and is usually served between 7am and 9am.

Question 63

Is usually a lighter meal and is usually served between 11am and 2pm.

Answer 63

Lunch

Question 64

Is usually the smallest meal and is usually served between 5pm and 8pm.

Answer 64

Dinner

Question 65

Are a common part of the Japanese diet.

Answer 65

Snacks

Question 66

Before eating, Japanese people say "itadakimasu," a polite phrase meaning _____________ .

Answer 66

I receive this food.

Question 67

Is saved until the end of the meal, when it is eaten with the pickled vegetables.

Answer 67

A little rice

Question 68

After eating, people once again express their thanks for the meal by saying _______________ which literally means "it was quite a feast."

Answer 68

Gochiso Sama Deshita