Across
- 1. : The ocean to the east of Japan
- 6. : A school of Buddhism focused on meditation
- 7. : A dish of vinegared rice with raw fish
- 10. : The largest island in Japan
- 11. : Removed before entering Japanese homes
- 12. : A traditional Japanese inn with tatami floors
- 14. : The capital of Japan
- 16. : What a formal bow in Japan shows
- 20. : Historic warrior class
- 21. : Phrase said before meals meaning 'I humbly receive'
- 22. : Smallest of the four main islands
- 23. : Large drum used in festivals
- 24. : The currency of Japan
- 26. raw fish
- 27. : Traditional Japanese garment
- 28. : Cultural value: don't be a burden to others
- 30. : Daily school task that builds responsibility
- 31. : Fish used on flags flown on Children's Day
Down
- 2. : Not used on Japanese subways to avoid disturbing others
- 3. : Traditional Japanese mattress on the floor
- 4. : Southernmost of Japan's four major islands
- 5. : Common utensils used in Japan
- 8. Blossom : A flower symbolizing beauty and impermanence
- 9. : A decorative boxed lunch
- 13. : Samurai code of honor
- 14. Ceremony : A traditional ritual of preparing and drinking tea
- 15. : The art of folding paper into shapes
- 17. : Famous mountain and cultural symbol
- 18. : A short-form poem with a 5-7-5 syllable structure
- 19. : Northernmost of Japan's main islands
- 20. : Nature-based religion native to Japan
- 25. : WWII suicide pilots
- 29. : The world's first novel, from Japan