Japan Crossword Puzzle
A themed crossword with 42 clues to draw from. Find Japanese cities, landmarks, traditions, foods, and cultural terms, from Kyoto and Mount Fuji to sushi and kabuki.
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About the Japan Crossword Puzzle
This puzzle brings together Japan’s geography, landmarks, food, arts, and traditions. Look for places such as Hokkaido, Kyoto, and Mount Fuji, along with sushi, matcha, kimono, and kabuki. It also includes historic and cultural terms like samurai, torii, and Shinkansen. It is a good fit for students, travelers, and anyone curious about Japanese culture.
This crossword draws on 42 clues about Japan. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.
Sample clues
- •Miniature tree cultivated in a pot (6 letters)
- •City famed for its white heron castle (6 letters)
- •East Asian island nation in the Pacific (5 letters)
- •Kyoto temple famed for its gold-leaf exterior (9 letters)
- •Chewy cake made from pounded rice (5 letters)
- •Art of folding paper into figures (7 letters)
- •Waters separating Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu (13 letters)
- •Vinegared rice served with seafood or other toppings (5 letters)
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