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Introduction to Japan Bingo
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Susan Tomlinson, Keizai Koho Fellow 2008
Description
This activity is designed like the game of Bingo. Students will work with classmates to win by finding the answers to complete a
row across, horizontally or vertically.
Objectives
Students will be able to:
-use a variety of resources to answer questions or obtain information related to Japan’s geography and culture
-discuss with classmates what they already know about Japan, adding new information
Materials Needed
Introduction to Japan Bingo Handout
Pen or pencil
Directions
Each student will receive a copy of the Introduction to Japan Handout. Students will be directed to work with a partner to answer
the questions on their own or to find other students in class who can correctly answer the questions. If an answer is obtained from
another student, that student should initial the answer. To encourage lively interaction, students may obtain only one answer per
student in the class. The first pair to get a “Bingo” (a completed row across, horizontally or vertically) wins. The rules for winning
can be extended to then include other “Bingo” wins, such as fill four corners and fill your card.
Work with a partner to formulate a strategy to EITHER discover the answers or find the people in class who might be able to
CORRECTLY answer enough questions to score a BINGO! Once the game starts, you have ____ minutes to gather the answers
and signatures of those who can answer the questions. You may only get one signature from each person, AND each student may
sign their name only _____ times.
A winning card is one that has a completed row across, horizontally, or vertically.
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1.
Name one of the
islands of Japan
______________
2.
Haiku is:
____________
____________
3.
Two religions in
Japan include:
___________
___________
4.
The fastest land
transportation in
Japan is the:
______________
I know how to use
chopsticks
(demonstrate)
Three international
companies based in
Japan include:
_______________
_______________
_______________
I read manga
(name title or main
character)
____________
The long traditional
garment worn with a
sash is called:
__________________
I can say some words
in Japanese
(demonstrate)
The capital of Japan
is:
I’ve seen a movie set
in Japan or with a
Japanese theme
Title:
________________
I can name two bodies
of water that border
Japan
Name of Japanese
Holiday or Festival
__________
Two popular sports
in Japan include:
________________
________________
Free Space!
Make your own!
__________
__________
Name of Japanese
currency/money:
_____________
The art of paper
folding is called:
I’ve read a book set in
Japan or with a
Japanese theme:
Title:_______________
Traditional Japanese
bedding (folds up
when not in use):
________________
_______________
________________
________________
I know the relative
location of Mount Fuji
_______________
5.
I can name three
Japanese cities:
Number puzzle introduced
The feudal leaders
I can pronounce three
I like sushi, and my
in Japan as: Suuji wa
during the Tokugawa
first names or three
favorite is:
dokushin ni kagiru, it is now
period were called:
last names that are
______________
known as:
______________
Japanese
_____________________
Work with a partner to formulate a strategy to EITHER discover the answers or find the people in class who might be able to
CORRECTLY answer enough questions to score a BINGO! Once the game starts, you have ____ minutes to gather the answers
and signatures of those who can answer the questions. You may only get one signature from each person, AND each student may
sign their name only _____ times.
A winning card is one that has a completed row across, horizontally, or vertically.
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J2.
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J4.
J5.
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu
Haiku is a 17 syllable poem. The first and third line have five syllables and the second line has seven.
Shinto, Buddhism, Christianity
Bullet Train/Shinkansen
Answers will vary.
A1. Demonstrate
A2. Toyota, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Honda, etc.
A3. Kendo, judo, karate, baseball, soccer, etc.
A4. Origami
A5. Shogun
P1. Answers will vary. Death Note, Bleach, Hunter x Hunter, etc.
P2. Tokyo
P3. Free Space
P4. Answers will vary.
P5. Answers will vary.
A1. Kimono
A2. Ran, Speed Racer, etc.
A3. Uen
A4. Futon
A5. Answers will vary but may include roe, salmon, eel, tuna
N1. Answers will vary
N2. East China Sea, Pacific Ocean
N3. Answers will vary
N4. Central Honshu, relative to several cities that can be named
N5. sudoku
Work with a partner to formulate a strategy to EITHER discover the answers or find the people in class who might be able to
CORRECTLY answer enough questions to score a BINGO! Once the game starts, you have ____ minutes to gather the answers
and signatures of those who can answer the questions. You may only get one signature from each person, AND each student may
sign their name only _____ times.
A winning card is one that has a completed row across, horizontally, or vertically.
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