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What is the name of the company that makes Panasonic products?

Matsushita Electric. Also called MEI. One of the world's largest consumer products companies.

What does 'domo arigato' mean?

Thank you. Famous from the song Mr. Roboto....

What is the main island of Japan called?

Honshu. There are four main islands and many smaller ones comprising the nation called Japan. Honshu is more than twice the size of Hokkaido, the second largest. The capital Tokyo and the former capital Kyoto are both on Honshu.

What are the native people of Japan called?

Ainu. Most of the Ainu live in HokkaidoDiscrimination against native people is also a problem in Japan as in many other countries.

What is the name of the company that produces 'Subaru' cars?

Fuji Heavy. Loosely affiliated with Nissan is well known for its mini-cars.

What is 'Sarutobi'?

a ninja. Sarutobi was a famous 14th century Ninja.

What does 'kamikaze' literally mean?

divine wind. Kami means divine or god. Kaze is the wind.

What Japanese company owns the product 'Hello Kitty'?

Sanrio. Hello Kitty is a rival to Pokemon worldwide. Pokemon is owned by a private Japanese company.

What is the highest mountain in Japan?

Fuji & Mount Fuji & Fujinoyama & Fujisan. Mount Fuji, a dormant volcano, is sacred to the Japanese. It is 12,389 feet high.

Who became the head of state of Japan in January 1989?

Emperor Akihito. Emperor Hirohito 1926- 1989 Emperor Yoshihito 1912-1926 Emperor Antoku 1180-1185