Modern History
What is the head of the Japanese government is called
Prime Minister
This song by Miki Matsubara was popular in the 1980s under the Japanese City Pop genre, and went through a revival recently through the app Tiktok. What song is this?
“Stay With Me” by Miki Matsubara
How many main islands does Japan have
4
What family pet had its debut at an Osaka cafe in 2004
Cat
Who is the current president of JSC
Jesse Andrews
By amount of gold medals earned, what place did Japan rank in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
3rd place
This Japanese girl group has been active since 2008, and as of current, holds 160 members, initially starting with 48. What is the name of this girl group?
AKB48
What is the name for the path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes
Pacific Ring of Fire
What popular activity literally means “empty orchestra”
Karaoke
How many executive members does JSC have
5
What is current era of Japan
Reiwa era
This traditional Japanese instrument has 3 strings, and during the Kyushu period, was played by blind monks. It was a small square body with a catskin front and back. What is the name of this instrument?
Shamisen
What mountain range bisects the island of Honshu
Japanese Alps
What is the term for a person who has a strong interest or obsession with Japanese pop subculture products and aesthetics
Otaku
Who is the staff advisor for JSC
Yasuko Rallings (Takata-sensei)
Who is the current commander-in-chief of the Japanese Armed Forces
Yoshihide Suga
Up until 2015, this certain activity relating to music was banned in Japan, due to a law that had been in place since WWII. What did this law ban?
Dancing
How many prefectures is Japan divided into
47
This is the Japanese term referring to a photo sticker booth, known in English as “print club”
Purikura
When does Anime Circle meet
Friday at 6pm
Who modernized Japan
Emperor Meiji
In the 2014 Tokyo Anime Awards, this anime’s soundtrack won the award for “Best Music.” Name the composer and the anime.
Hiroyuki Sawano, Attack on Titan
What is the southernmost atoll administered by Japan
Okinotorishima
What is the gender-neutral pronoun “they” in Japanese?
karera (かれら/彼ら)
When was JSC founded
2002