Multiple choice general knowledge The japanese call their country as ... katakana Nippon Hiragana wa Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Japan is called 'Nippon' in Japanese, which means 'sun origin' or 'land of the rising sun.' Katakana and Hiragana are writing scripts, while 'wa' is a cultural concept. 'Nippon' is the official native name.