Food, clothing and shelter
- When did the Japanese start wearing Western clothes?
- On what occasions do people wear kimono?
- What is the typical diet of the Japanese?
- Is rice still the mainstay of the Japanese diet?
- What is the favorite food of the Japanese?
- How long has shoyu (soy sauce) been used in Japan?
- How long has miso (soybean paste) been used in Japan?
- Why is tofu said to be a health food?
- What is the proper way to hold chopsticks?
- What type of cooking techniques are used to prepare fish commonly eaten in Japan?
- How is sake or Japanese rice wine made?
- What is the average size of Japanese homes?
- How much does a typical house cost in Japan?
- How much does it cost to rent an apartment in a convenient location in Tokyo?
- Which is more popular in Japanese bedrooms, futon on tatami mats or Western beds?
- Which type of toilet is the more common, the Western-style sit-down type or the traditional squatting type?