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What is the capital city of Venezuela?
Caracas
In 2002, this American tennis player beat her sister at the Wimbledon tournament to capture the women's title.
Serena Williams
A refreshing dessert that children enjoy at summer festivals in Japan. Colorful flavored syrups are used as toppings.
Kakigori (shaved ice)
How many stations are on the Yamanote Line?
30
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Which country just celebrated their 250th anniversary?
USA
This former President of the US was born on this day in 1946. His father also served as a US president.
George W. Bush
Thin white noodles served cold with a dipping sauce - sometimes delivered on a bamboo water slide!
Which one of these stations is NOT on the Yamanote Line? - Yoyogi / Gotanda / Ginza / Okachimachi / Nippori
Ginza
This floor is below the ground floor.
Basement
How many have died across Europe due to the June heatwave?
3,700
In 2018, record rainfall in Southwest Japan resulted in the deaths of ________ people from flooding and landslides.
225
Often this fruit is served at picnics and outdoor BBQs, and children try to hit it blindfolded with a stick
Watermelon
What year was the line first opened?
1885
When two people are having a verbal fight
Argument
PM Takaichi recently visited this Asian country to strengthen economic ties.
India
In 1957, these two musicians met for the first time at a church event in Liverpool, England. They would later go on to form their own band. Who are they?
Paul McCartney and John Lennon
Another cold noodle dish, often served with chilled cucumber, ham and omelet slices
Hiyashi chuka (chilled Chinese style noodles)
What is the newest station?
Takanawa Gateway (opened in 2026)
Apartment
The Japanese government plans to raise the fee for foreigners seeking permanent residence from 10,000 yen to ________?
200,000 yen
In Nyasaland broke free from British rule and declared its independence in 1964. What is this country called today?
Malawi
An Izakaya favorite, this is grilled meat served on wooden skewers
Yakitori (grilled chicken)
How many minutes does it take to travel one time around the circuit?
59 to 65 minutes
When people do not have jobs
Unemployment