Test your Japaneseness !

[Sinspawne]

Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

1) Sushi-yes
2) Natto-no
3) Hijiki-yes
4) Oden-yes
5) Tofu-yes
6) Umeboshi-yes
7) Takuan-no (what is it?)
8) Fried fish-yes
9) Whale-yes
10) Miso soup-yes

Total = 8

Etiquette

Do you :

1) remove your shoes before entering your own house-yes
2) slurp your ramen-no
3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong-no
4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations)-no
5) bow when you talk on the phone-no
6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days)-yes
7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone-yes
8) avoid telling people directly what you think-no (depends on situation and what it's about)
9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath-yes
10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking.-no

Total = 4

Cultural adaptation

Can you :

1) Sleep on a futon-yes
2) bear Japanese TV programmes-yes(?)
3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand-yes
4) sit in "seiza"-yes

Do you :

5) like J-pop-no
6) like kabuki-no
7) read manga-yes
8) like sumo-yes
9) like everything that is cute-yes (If it's cute in my opinion)
10) like "onsen" (hot spring)-yes (can't see no reason why I wouldn't like it)

Total = 8

Grand total of 20



@Tmac

Kabuki is one of Japan's traditional theatrical arts from way back from the 16th century.

Natto is...fermented soybeans.. yeah...

[Brooker]

I only got a total of 9. Thought I'd be a little more Japanese than that.

[Pachipro]

Food

Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

1) Sushi - Yes (Not all kinds, but most of it.)
2) Natto - No (Could never get used to the smell)
3) Hijiki - No (Honestly, don't remember what it is)
4) Oden - Yes
5) Tofu - Yes (Fried, boiled, deep fried, cold, hot. Must have soy sauce!)
6) Umeboshi - Yes (Big, small, dried great for your health)
7) Takuan - Yes (Took a while to get used to the 'stinky feet' smell)
8) Fried fish - Yes (All kinds)
9) Whale - No
10) Miso soup - Yes, of course!

Total = 7

Etiquette

Do you :

1) remove your shoes before entering your own house (Yes. Always!)
2) slurp your ramen (Yes. Easier to eat)
3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong (No)
4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) (Yes out of habit from living in Japan too long)
5) bow when you talk on the phone (Yes, I have done that)
6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) (Yes. I have done that here in the US out of habit)
7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone (Yes)
8) avoid teling people directly what you think (No)
9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath (Yes when in Japan unless it is a bubble bath with the Mrs. here in the US)
10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. (No)

Total = 7

Cultural adaptation

Can you :

1) Sleep on a futon (Yes! Prefer a futon over a bed anyday!)
2) bear Japanese TV programmes (Yes. I love them)
3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand (Yes, I mastered that over there)
4) sit in "seiza" (Yes, although at my age it is getting a little harder)

Do you :

5) like J-pop (Yes)
6) like kabuki (No)
7) read manga (No, although I have when I was younger)
8) like sumo (YES!)
9) like everything that is cute (NO)
10) like "onsen" (hot spring) (YES!)

Total = 7

[Flashjeff]

Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

1) Sushi - Yep. It's pretty neat.
2) Natto - Not just no, but HELL NO!!!!!!
3) Hijiki - No. Don't know what it is.
4) Oden - Yeah!
5) Tofu - No! It's like eating styrofoam! UGH!
6) Umeboshi - No. See number 3.
7) Takuan - Ditto.
8) Fried fish - Yeah, baby, yeah!
9) Whale - No
10) Miso soup - Yes! very good!

Total= 4

Etiquette

Do you :

1) remove your shoes before entering your own house No.
2) slurp your ramen Yes. I'm a sloppy eater anyway.
3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong Yes.
4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) No.
5) bow when you talk on the phone No.
6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) No. but then, I rarely go anywhere.
7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone No.
8) avoid teling people directly what you think Yes.
9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath No.
10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. Yes

Total= 4

Cultural adaptation

Can you :

1) Sleep on a futon Yes. Slept on rail thin mattresses on Navy ships for years!
2) bear Japanese TV programmes Yes. I love their quirky stuff
3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand No. I'm not that coordinated
4) sit in "seiza" Yes, but with some effort

Total= 3

Do you :

5) like J-pop YES
6) like kabuki Yes
7) read manga YES! All the time
8) like sumo Yes!
9) like everything that is cute Yes! Especially sailor suited schoolgirls!
10) like "onsen" (hot spring) Yes

Total= 6

Well, my score was 4-4-9, scoring big on Cultural adaptation as I said "yes" on 9 out the 10 questions. So, what do I win?

[Pachipro]

cultural adaptation
5 - I took a point off because I think "hello kitty" is the anti-christ.

[BrennaCeDria]

Food

Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

1) Sushi Yes
2) Natto No
3) Hijiki I had to GIS it, but yes (I've had it before, but didn't know what it was)
4) Oden No, but only cause I haven't tried it yet
5) Tofu Yes
6) Umeboshi Yes
7) Takuan no
8) Fried fish Yes
9) Whale No
10) Miso soup Yes

Food Total: 6

Etiquette

Do you :

1) remove your shoes before entering your own house Yes-almost always
2) slurp your ramen Yes-to Brian's shame
3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong yes
4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) *sigh* If a bow of the head counts, then yea
5) bow when you talk on the phone No
6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) Yes, when I can
7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone Yes
8) avoid teling people directly what you think Yes
9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath No
10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. No

Etiquette Total: 7

Cultural adaptation

Can you :

1) Sleep on a futon yes
2) bear Japanese TV programmes no
3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand no
4) sit in "seiza" yes

Adaptation Total: 2

Do you :

5) like J-pop Yes
6) like kabuki no-never seen it
7) read manga Yes
8) like sumo :shy Yes...
9) like everything that is cute Yes
10) like "onsen" (hot spring) Oh, god, yes.

Other: 5

Grand Total: 20

...I guess I'm pretty otaku, aren't I?

[MWThomas]

Food

Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

1) Sushi No
2) Natto No
3) Hijiki No
4) Oden No
5) Tofu No
6) Umeboshi No
7) Takuan No
8) Fried fish No
9) Whale No
10) Miso soup No

Etiquette

Do you :

1) remove your shoes before entering your own house No
2) slurp your ramen No
3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong No
4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) No
5) bow when you talk on the phone No
6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) No
7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone No
8) avoid teling people directly what you think No
9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath I don't bathe, I shower
10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. Yes

Cultural adaptation

Can you :

1) Sleep on a futon No
2) bear Japanese TV programmes Yes
3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand No
4) sit in "seiza" No

Do you :

5) like J-pop No
6) like kabuki No
7) read manga No
8) like sumo No
9) like everything that is cute No
10) like "onsen" (hot spring) No

[Nightwalker]

Food

1) Sushi - Yes but it was overdue so it tasted kinda funny.
2) Natto -No.
3) Hijiki - No.
4) Oden - No.
5) Tofu - No.
6) Umeboshi - No.
7) Takuan - No.
8) Fried fish- No...at least I don't think so.
9) Whale - O___O No.
10) Miso soup - No.

Etiquette

Do you :

1) remove your shoes before entering your own house - No. But I take my shoes off at the door.
2) slurp your ramen - No I just eat it.
3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong - No.
4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) - No.
5) bow when you talk on the phone - No.
6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) - No.
7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone - Yes.
8) avoid teling people directly what you think - Kinda.
9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath - No! Bubbles! Wheeeee!
10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. - No.

Cultural adaptation

Can you :

1) Sleep on a futon - No.
2) bear Japanese TV programmes - Bear? I watch them I guess you could say.
3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand - Nope.
4) sit in "seiza" - No.

Do you :

5) like J-pop - Yes!
6) like kabuki - No.
7) read manga - Yes!
8) like sumo - Yes1
9) like everything that is cute -YES!!
10) like "onsen" (hot spring) - Mmmm warm. Sure.

[Clawn]

I got 5-7-7 total:19...Fried Fish? Wow, I'm more Japanese than I thought. Well at least I don't bow on the phone.

[Kurosaki Shuichi]

Food

Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

1) Sushi - No
2) Natto - No
3) Hijiki - No
4) Oden - No
5) Tofu - No
6) Umeboshi - No
7) Takuan - No
8) Fried fish - No
9) Whale - No
10) Miso soup - No

TOTAL - ...0...because I'm pathetic. ^^;

Etiquette

Do you :

1) remove your shoes before entering your own house - Yes
2) slurp your ramen - Sometimes
3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong - No
4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) - Sometimes
5) bow when you talk on the phone - No
6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) - No
7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone - Yes
8) avoid teling people directly what you think - No
9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath - Yes
10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking - No

TOTAL - 4...wow.

Cultural adaptation

Can you :

1) Sleep on a futon - Maybe...I dunno.
2) bear Japanese TV programmes - Probably
3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand - I can't even ride a bike at all...so no...
4) sit in "seiza" - Yes

TOTAL - 2

Do you :

5) like J-pop - Somewhat. Prefer J-Rock though.
6) like kabuki - Never seen one.
7) read manga - Yes
8) like sumo - No
9) like everything that is cute - No
10) like "onsen" (hot spring) - Never tried

TOTAL - 2

Aren't I pathetic? xD

[Mitsuki]

Food

1) Sushi-No
2) Natto-Not sure what that is, so no.
3) Hijiki-Not sure what that is, so no.
4) Oden-Not sure what that is, so no.
5) Tofu-Never had, so no.[/i]
6) Umeboshi-Never had, so no.
7) Takuan-Not sure what that is, so no.
8) Fried fish-Yes
9) Whale-Not quite sure if that sounds too tasty, so no..
10) Miso soup-Never had, so no.[/i]

Etiquette

Do you :

1) Remove your shoes before entering your own house-Yes.
2) Slurp your ramen-Nope.
3) Excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong-Nope.
4) Bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations)-Nope.
5) Bow when you talk on the phone-Nope.
6) Buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days)-Nope.
7) Nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listening to someone-Yes.
8) Avoid teling people directly what you think-Yes.
9) Avoid putting soap or foam in your bath-Yes.
10) Refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking.-Yes.

Cultural adaptation

Can you :

1) Sleep on a futon-Yes.
2) Bear Japanese TV programmes-Of course. I watch subbed Anime.
3) Ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand-Yes.
4) Sit in "seiza"-I've never done that before, so no.
Do you :
5) Like J-pop-Yes.
6) Like kabuki-Never heard of it, so no.
7) Read manga-Yes.
8) Like sumo-Nope.
9) Like everything that is cute-Yes!
10) Like "onsen" (hot spring)-Yeah.

Total: Thirteen!

[Sensuikan San]

Food
Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :
1) Sushi: Yes, Yes, Yes ... (OK, I'll just count one "yes"!)
2) Natto: Dunno ... No
3) Hijiki:Yes
4) Oden:Yes
5) Tofu:Yes
6) Umeboshi:Yes
7) Takuan: Dunno - so No
8) Fried fish:Yes
9) Whale:I've had it, so Yes
10) Miso soup:Had it yesterday for lunch. Yes
Etiquette
Do you :
1) remove your shoes before entering your own house:Yes (I used to live in Ontario!
2) slurp your ramen: Yes.(Who can't?)
3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong:Sadly, Yes.
4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations):Yes
5) bow when you talk on the phone:Yes(Why...?)
6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days):No.
7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone: Doesn't everyone? Yes
8) avoid teling people directly what you think:Are you kidding? Yes.
9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath:No.
10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking.No.
Cultural adaptation
Can you :
1) Sleep on a futon - Yes.
2) bear Japanese TV programmes - Yes. I Roll around at the more violent game shows I've seen!
3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand - Yes. I'm British and live in Vancouver. Not that you're likely to see me doing it ....
4) sit in "seiza" (What the hell is a 'Seiza'?) No
Do you :
5) like J-pop :No
6) like kabuki:Hmmmmm.... No.
7) read manga: Hmmmmmm ... I have ... so Yes.
8) like sumo: Yeah ... Sumo's OK ... Yes.
9) like everything that is cute: Pretty much ... so Yes.
10) like "onsen" (hot spring) ..... oooooh,Yes.
Good heavens!
8-7-3-4
ジョン

[Nicky]

Food

1) Yes
2) NO
3) Yes
4) No by default
5) Yes
6) No by default
7) No by default
8) Yes
9) No by default
10) Some what, but I'll pick No by default anyways.

4/10

Etiquette

1) No
2) Sometimes, No by default
3) Never
4) yes
5) yes
6) No
7) Sometimes/ No by default
8) No
9) No
10) Yes

3/10

Cultural adaptation

1) Yes
2) No
3) Yes
4) Ouch
5) No
6) No by default
7) Yes
8) No by default
9) No by default =/
10) No by default

3/10

[Crono]

I got a 4-3-5 i havent tried a lot of foods, though i would like to.

[Hiroyuki]

Food

Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

1) Sushi = Definately, my favorite
2) Natto = Yes
3) Hijiki = Yes
4) Oden = Yes
5) Tofu = Yes
6) Umeboshi = Yes
7) Takuan = Yes
8) Fried fish = Yes
9) Whale = Can eat, but don't really enjoy it (a no i guess)
10) Miso soup = Yes

9/10

Etiquette

Do you :

1) remove your shoes before entering your own house = Yes (we do that in Norway too
2) slurp your ramen = Yes
3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong =Yes
4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) = Yes
5) bow when you talk on the phone = It happens (0.5p)
6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) = Yes
7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone = Yes
8) avoid teling people directly what you think = Yes
9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath = Yes
10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. = No

8.5/10

Cultural adaptation

Can you :

1) Sleep on a futon = Love it
2) bear Japanese TV programmes = Some (0.5)
3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand = No
4) sit in "seiza" = For about 50 mins comfortably, a yes I guess

Do you :

5) like J-pop = Yes
6) like kabuki = No
7) read manga = No
8) like sumo = No
9) like everything that is cute = No
10) like "onsen" (hot spring) = Yes

4.5/10

=> 9 + 8.5 + 4.5 = 22

[killuakaito]

1) Sushi hai!
2) Natto hai!
3) Hijiki iie!
4) Oden iie!
5) Tofu hai!
6) Umeboshi IIE!
7) Takuan IIE!
8) Fried fish IIE!
9) Whale hai!
10) Miso soup HAI!

Etiquette
5/10

Do you :

1) remove your shoes before entering your own house HAI
2) slurp your ramen HAI
3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong IIE!
4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) HAI
5) bow when you talk on the phone HAI
6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) HAI
7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone HAI
8) avoid teling people directly what you think HAI
9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath IIE!
10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. HAI

9/10
Cultural adaptation

Can you :

1) Sleep on a futon HAI
2) bear Japanese TV programmes HAI
3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand HAI
4) sit in "seiza" HAI

Do you :

5) like J-pop HAI!
6) like kabuki ?? HAI?
7) read manga HAI!
8) like sumo HAI!
9) like everything that is cute HAI~
10) like "onsen" (hot spring) HAI!!!

10/10

[gaige]

Food

Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

1) Sushi:yeah sometimes
2) Natto:no
3) Hijiki:no
4) Oden:no
5) Tofu:yeah
6) Umeboshi:no
7) Takuan:no
8) Fried fish:yes
9) Whale:no
10) Miso soup:yeah

Etiquette

Do you :

1) remove your shoes before entering your own house:sometimes
2) slurp your ramen:yeah
3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong:sometimes
4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations):not that often but yes
5) bow when you talk on the phone:no
6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days):yeah
7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone:yeah
8) avoid teling people directly what you think:sometimes usually behind their back
9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath:no
10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking:yeah

Cultural adaptation

Can you :

1) Sleep on a futon:yeah
2) bear Japanese TV programmes:yes
3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand :no
4) sit in "seiza":yeah for only three hours

Do you :

5) like J-pop:yes
6) like kabukinnagatta
7) read manga:yeah
8) like sumo:yeah
9) like everything that is cute:yeah girls
10) like "onsen" (hot spring):never been but want to!

[Harun]

i got
5-4-7
I don't slurp!

[sigmentofb]

Food

Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

1) Sushi-Yes
2) Natto-No
3) Hijiki-No
4) Oden-No
5) Tofu-No
6) Umeboshi-No
7) Takuan-No
8) Fried fish-Yes
9) Whale-No, where can you get whale, lol
10) Miso soup-No

Etiquette

Do you :

1) remove your shoes before entering your own house-YES!
2) slurp your ramen-Yes
3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong-Yes
4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations)-No
5) bow when you talk on the phone-No
6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days)-No
7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone-Yes
8) avoid teling people directly what you think-Yes
9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath-No
10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking.-No

Cultural adaptation

Can you :

1) Sleep on a futon-Yes
2) bear Japanese TV programmes-Yes, watch them all the time!
3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand-No
4) sit in "seiza"-No

Do you :

5) like J-pop-No
6) like kabuki-No
7) read manga-Yes
8) like sumo-No
9) like everything that is cute-No
10) like "onsen" (hot spring)-No

[Michelliej]

Food

Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

1) Sushi yes
2) Natto no
3) Hijiki no
4) Oden no
5) Tofu no
6) Umeboshi no
7) Takuan yes
8) Fried fish yes
9) Whale no
10) Miso soup yes


Etiquette

Do you :

1) remove your shoes before entering your own house yes
2) slurp your ramen yes
3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong no
4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) yes
5) bow when you talk on the phone no
6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) yes
7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone yes
8) avoid teling people directly what you think yes
9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath no
10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. no

Cultural adaptation

Can you :

1) Sleep on a futon no
2) bear Japanese TV programmes yes
3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand yes
4) sit in "seiza" yes

Do you :

5) like J-pop yes
6) like kabuki no
7) read manga yes
8) like sumo no
9) like everything that is cute yes
10) like "onsen" (hot spring) yes

Totals : 4 - 6 - 7

[Chococake00]

Food 7/10



1) Sushi -Yes!!!!
2) Natto -Yes
3) Hijiki - No, Never seen
4) Oden -Yes
5) Tofu -Yes
6) Umeboshi -Yes
7) Takuan -No never seen
8) Fried fish - Yes
9) Whale -No never seen
10) Miso soup -Yes



Etiquette 6/10

Do you :

1) remove your shoes before entering your own house - Always
2) slurp your ramen - Yes
3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong - someatimes (half point?)
4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) - Yes, always in formal!!
5) bow when you talk on the phone - ocasionally... (half point??)
6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) - no
7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone - yes
8) avoid teling people directly what you think - depends (half point??)
9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath - NO not in america thats not posible... -_-
10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. - no... & only older generation japanese people do that to begin with... (younger acctually do this) (half point??)


Cultural adaptation 3/4

Can you :

1) Sleep on a futon - Yup
2) bear Japanese TV programmes - Love um
3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand - i cant even ride a bike -_-
4) sit in "seiza" - yes



Do you : 4.5/6

5) like J-pop - fave music ever (listening to it now)
6) like kabuki - ok with it -_- (half point?)
7) read manga - Yep
8) like sumo - eew no
9) like everything that is cute - YEEEEESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (*3*)(>_<)(^_^)
10) like "onsen" (hot spring)- Yees!




When i was little i could use chopsticks b4 forks, & still suck at fork & knife skills and im not asian so...

but 4 some reason everyone thinks im jap... -_- lol