Facts about Japan Quiz:
What is the capital of Japan?
(a) Osaka
(b) Tokyo
(c) Kyoto
(d) Hiroshima
What is the purpose of the “yui-no” ritual during a Japanese wedding?
(a) It signifies the couple’s commitment to each other
(b) It’s a prayer for the couple’s happiness
(c) It symbolizes the joining of two families
(d) It’s a blessing for the couple’s future children
The precious marriage gift in Japan is:
(a) Spongilla
(b) Hyalonema
(c) Leucosolenia
(d) Euplectella
Which country is Japan’s largest trading partner in terms of bilateral trade?
(a) China
(b) United States
(c) South Korea
(d) Australia
What is the traditional Japanese tea ceremony called?
(a) Sushi
(b) Sake
(c) Cha-no-yu
(d) Ramen
Who is the most famous Japanese filmmaker known for classics such as “Rashomon” and “Seven Samurai”?
(a) Hayao Miyazaki
(b) Akira Kurosawa
(c) Yasujiro Ozu
(d) Takeshi Kitano
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What is the Japanese word for “flower arrangement”?
(a) Bonsai
(b) Origami
(c) Ikebana
(d) Kabuki
The famous ”The Great Wave” painted by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai is part of his series of thirty-six paintings on what subject?
(a) Fishermen
(b) Views of Mount Fuji
(c) Japanese shorelines
(d) Landscapes
Japanese folk tradition and ritual, with no founder or single sacred scripture, is popularly known as
(a) Taoism
(b) Zoroastrianism
(c) Shintoism
(d) Paganism
Which of the following is an example of a poetic form that originated in Japan?
(a) Sonnet
(b) Epic
(c) Haiku
(d) Villanelle
Which of the following is a traditional Japanese art form that involves folding paper into decorative shapes?
(a) Shodo
(b) Origami
(c) Ikebana
(d) Noh
What is the traditional Japanese garment worn by women called?
(a) Yukata
(b) Kimono
(c) Hakama
(d) Obi
What is the name of the largest and most populous Japanese island?
(a) Honshu
(b) Hokkaido
(c) Kyushu
(d) Shikoku
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What is the name of the Japanese bullet train system?
(a) Shinkansen
(b) JR Line
(c) Tokaido
(d) Sanyo
In Japan, what type of flower is often used in wedding decorations?
(a) Cherry blossom
(b) Sunflower
(c) Tulip
(d) Lily
Who is the current emperor of Japan?
(a) Akihito
(b) Naruhito
(c) Hirohito
(d) Masahito
What is the name of the famous pedestrian crossing in Tokyo known for its crowds and neon lights?
(a) Shinjuku
(b) Ginza
(c) Shibuya
(d) Akihabara
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What is the name of the largest city in Japan?
(a) Osaka
(b) Kyoto
(c) Tokyo
(d) Nagoya
Which Japanese martial art involves using a bamboo sword and protective gear?
(a) Judo
(b) Karate
(c) Kendo
(d) Aikido
Which of the following is a popular Japanese food consisting of vinegared rice and various toppings?
(a) Soba
(b) Udon
(c) Ramen
(d) Sushi
What is the traditional garment of Japan called?
(a) Kimono
(b) Sari
(c) Dirndl
(d) Kilt
