Top Ten Most Typical Things Americans Think of When Thinking of Japan
The Top Ten
1 Anime
Probably one of the best things to come out of Japan, it changed television forever.
2 World War II
3 Karate
4 Hentai
5 Ninjas
Ninjas are the first thing I think of when I think of Japan, so I'm surprised to see them this low. They are frequently featured in movies, tv shows, and video games, and you can always see kids dressed up as ninjas for Halloween every year. Definitely an iconic element of Japanese history.
6 Japanese Flag
7 Nintendo
Nintendo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics and software company headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.
Nintendo was founded in 1889 as Nintendo Karuta by craftsman Fusajiro Yamauchi and originally produced handmade hanafuda playing cards. After venturing into various lines of... read more
Nintendo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics and software company headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.Nintendo was founded in 1889 as Nintendo Karuta by craftsman Fusajiro Yamauchi and originally produced handmade hanafuda playing cards. After venturing into various lines of... read more
One of the oldest and the most successful video game companies in history.
8 Geishas
9 Automobiles
10 Godzilla
Godzilla is a giant monster originating from a series of tokusatsu films of the same name from Japan.
Godzilla is a giant monster originating from a series of tokusatsu films of the same name from Japan. Everyone's favourite radioactive lizard.
The Contenders
11 Manga
12 Technology
13 Sony
Sony Group Corporation, commonly known as Sony and stylized as SONY, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Kōnan, Minato, Tokyo, Japan... read more
Sony Group Corporation, commonly known as Sony and stylized as SONY, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Kōnan, Minato, Tokyo, Japan... read more
14 Samurais
15 Tokyo
Tokyo, officially Tokyo Metropolis, one of the 47 prefectures of Japan, has served as the Japanese capital since 1869. Located at the head of Tokyo Bay, the prefecture forms part of the Kantō region on the central Pacific coast of Japan's main island of Honshu. Tokyo is the political and economic center... read more
Tokyo, officially Tokyo Metropolis, one of the 47 prefectures of Japan, has served as the Japanese capital since 1869. Located at the head of Tokyo Bay, the prefecture forms part of the Kantō region on the central Pacific coast of Japan's main island of Honshu. Tokyo is the political and economic center... read more
16 Toyota
Toyota is a Japanese car manufacturer, located in Toyota, Japan. Some of their most notable cars include the Prius, Corolla, and Highlander.
Toyota is a Japanese car manufacturer, located in Toyota, Japan. Some of their most notable cars include the Prius, Corolla, and Highlander. One of the biggest Car Companies in the world and it is from Japan.
17 Sumo Wrestling
One of Japan's most popular sport.
18 High IQ
19 Fukushima
20 Tsunamis
21 Kimonos
22 Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
An infamous event that happened in Japan.
23 Nippon Budokan
24 Judo
Judo is a modern martial art and Olympic sport that originated in Japan. Created by Jigoro Kano in 1882, it focuses on throws, joint locks, and pins, emphasizing the efficient use of balance and leverage. Practitioners, known as judokas, wear special garments called "judogi," and they compete on a mat... read more
Judo is a modern martial art and Olympic sport that originated in Japan. Created by Jigoro Kano in 1882, it focuses on throws, joint locks, and pins, emphasizing the efficient use of balance and leverage. Practitioners, known as judokas, wear special garments called "judogi," and they compete on a mat... read more
25 Jujutsu
8Load More
PSearch List