General Japan
What is the capital city of Japan?
Tokyo
What Japanese word is commonly used to say “Thank you”?
Arigatou
(ありがとう)
What yokai is known as a mischievous turtle like creature that lives in rivers?
Kappa (かっぱ )
This anime franchise stars a popular Yellow mouse like mascot with electric powers.What is it?
Pokemon
This country is home to the city of Shanghai, one of the world's largest cities.
China
Japan is made of 4 main islands, Shikoku, Kyushu, Honshu and what else?
Hokkaido
What is the Japanese writing system that uses Chinese characters?
Kanji
What Japanese supernatural creatures are commonly depicted with horns, fangs, and wild hair?
Oni (おに )
What anime studio was founded by former members of Mushi Production and is known for work such as Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, and Space Dandy?
A.) Sunrise
B.) Toei
C.) Aniplx
D.) Ghibli
A
Sunrise
This traditional clothing is commonly worn during celebration, holidays, and special occasions
Hanbok
How tall is Mount Fuji?
A.) 10,389 ft (316656.72 cm)
B.) 18,578 ft (566257.44 cm)
C.) 12,389 ft (377616.72 cm)
D.) 8,010 ft (244144.8 cm)
C
12,389 ft (377616.72cm)
Japan has two phonetic writing systems. Katakana is one of them, what is the other?
Hiragana
Which Japanese folklore creature is known for appearing as a frightening woman whose appearance can change dramatically, and is often associated with snow-covered mountains?
A) Yama-uba
B) Yuki-onna
C) Kuchisake-onna
D) Oiwa
B
Yuki-onna
What was the first feature length film released by Studio Ghibli?
A.) Howl’s Moving Castle
B.) Porco Rosso
C.) Princess Mononoke
D.) Castle in the Sky
D
Castle in the Sky
This literary classic follows the monk Tang Sanzang and his companions, including the Monkey King, on a journey to obtain Buddhist scriptures.
A) Romance of the Three Kingdoms
B) Dream of the Red Chamber
C) Journey to the West
D) Water Margin
C
Journey to the West
What is the name of the period when Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate?
A.) Edo Period
B.) Nara Period
C.) Jomon Period
D.) YaYoi Period
A
Edo Period
What does the Japanese word Kowai (こわい ) mean in English?
A.) Hungry
B.) Scary
C.) Cute
D.) Tiny
B
Scary
What supernatural Japanese creature is said to be an enormous spider that can disguise itself as a beautiful woman?
A) Jorōgumo
B) Rokurokubi
C) Nurarihyon
D) Yuki-onna
A
Jorogumo (じょろうぐも )
In Neon Genesis Evangelion, what is the name of the organization responsible for developing and operating that Evangelions?
A) SEELE
B) NERV
C) Gehirn
D) Nervous
B
NERV
This kingdom, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, was known for its capital at Gyeongju and the famous Bulguksa Temple.
A) Goguryeo
B) Baekje
C) Silla
D) Goryeo
C
Silla
Which battle in 1600 is considered the decisive military victory that enabled Tokugawa Ieyasu to consolidate his control over Japan?
A. Battle of Okehazama
B. Battle of Sekigahara
C. Battle of Nagashino
D. Battle of Dan-no-ura
B
Battle of Sekigahara
9. The Japanese word 「大人」 is normally read otona, rather than following the expected individual readings of its kanji. What type of reading does this represent?
A) 音読み (on'yomi)
B) 訓読み (kun'yomi)
C) 熟字訓 (jukujikun)
D) 重箱読み (jūbako-yomi)
C
熟字訓 (jukujikun)
In Edo-period depictions of the earthquake-causing Namazu, which deity is commonly portrayed as restraining the giant catfish with a sacred stone, preventing it from thrashing and causing further earthquakes?
A) Inari
B) Takemikazuchi
C) Amaterasu
D) Susanoo
B
Takemikazuchi
Which anime director directed both The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and Summer Wars, becoming particularly known for stories involving young protagonists and the intersection of technology and family?
A.) Makoto Shinkai
B.) Mamoru Hosoda
C.) Masaaki Yuasa
D.) Mamoru Oshii
B
Mamoru Hosoda
This legendary creature is traditionally depicted with the body of a lion and the head of a dragon and is often associated with protection and auspiciousness.
A)Nian
B) Shishi
C) Qilin
D) Pixiu
C
Qilin