Japanese History A-Z

A

Longest-serving prime minister in Japanese history

B

Sometimes known as the Japanese Revolution

C

Country warred against twice; once between 1894–1895 and then between 1937–1945

D

First name of the American general led the Allied occupation of Japan during WWII

E

Former name of Tokyo

F

Nuclear plant that melted down in 2011

G

Bloody battle site in the Solomon Islands

H

Japanese emperor during World War II

I

Island in which the American Marines raised their flag

J

Martial art from which judo is derived

K

City that served as capital of Japan prior to 1868

L

Political party that has been in power almost continuously since its foundation in 1955

M

People who attempted to invade Japan in the 13th century twice, but were hit by typhoons both times

N

City where the "Fat Man" was dropped

O

Where Karate originated from

P

First European country to reach Japan

Q

Dynasty of C when Japan invaded it during WWII

R

The treaty of Portsmouth ended the war against this country in 1905

S

Title of the military dictator of Japan during much of 12th to 19th century

T

Name of the period during which Japan ended its isolationist foreign policy

U

The first of these in Japan was established in 1858

V

Japan was granted all German possessions in the Pacific north of the equator in this treaty after the World War I

W

Name of Hokusai's most famous painting: The Great ____ off Kanagawa

Y

Marshal Admiral that is considered to be the mastermind of the Pearl Harbor attack

Z

Type of Buddhism that was introduced to Japan in the 12th century