1.  Japan consists of four large islands and ________________ thousand small islands.

2.  The most popular destination for Japanese travelers in 1996 was ________________.

3.  Approximately _______________ million people live in Tokyo.

4.  Who is the Imperial Palace home to? _________________________

5.  The Japanese school year begins in the month of _______________.

6.  This subject is added to the Japanese curriculum in middle school. _________________

7.  In Elementary schools lunches are provided to the students by the _______________ 
     or _____________________.

8.  Most middle schools require their students to wear _________________ to school.

9.  In order to enter most high schools and colleges, students must pass _____________.

10. Sumo matches rarely ever last longer than _______ minute.  Every year, ________ 
      Sumo tournaments are held across Japan.

11. The highest rank a sumo wrestler can reach; a title he will always keep. ________________

12. Baseball was imported to Japan from ______________________.

13. Sashimi is this type of Japanese food. _________________

14. Japanese meals are based around this staple. ________________

15. Eating in a rotating circle demonstrates proper __________________.

16. What is sipped at the end of the meal? __________________

17. Sushi is sashimi on top of ___________________________________.