Food and Drink
What is the English name for ゴーヤ?
It's bitter melon.
What was the most recent One Piece movie released in theaters?
It was One Piece Film: Red.
When did humans go to outer space (宇宙空間)?
It was in 1961.
What color is your blood inside your body?
It's red.
What country is the food tacos from?
Tacos are from Mexico.
Who is the current most famous Japanese baseball player?
It's Shohei Ohtani (大谷 翔平).
How many signs are there in the Zodiac (干支)?
(Example: Year of the Tiger, Year of the Dragon, Year of the Rabbit...)
There are 12 signs.
Where is Ms. Hamada from?
She is from America.
What is the most famous Japanese food in the world?
What was the most-awarded Ghibli movie?
It's Spirited Away.
What are three things plants need to grow?
They need sunlight, water, and soil/dirt.
Which animal is said to have nine lives?
Cat
How many continents (大陸) are there?
There are seven continents.
Who is the most famous female Japanese tennis player?
It's Naomi Osaka.
When did Tokyo become the capital of Japan?
What is the name of the train line that is a perfect circle that goes around central Tokyo?
It is the Yamanote line.
Which is more popular in the world, tea or coffee?
Tea is more popular.
What country is Hollywood in?
Hollywood is in California, USA.
What is the largest organ for humans?
It's the skin.
What is the main food source for pandas?
It's bamboo.
How many prefectures are there in Japan?
There are 47 prefectures.
Which country has the most Olympic medals?
It's America. It has 2,633!
What months of the year have 28 days?
ALL OF THEM!
How many dogs does Ms. Steil have?
She has two dogs.
Name the only fruit with seeds on the outside.
Who is the famous plumber with a brother who wears green?
It's Mario.
What is the form of energy we use for lighting, heating, machines, and computers?
We use electricity.
What is the tallest animal in the world?
It's giraffes. They are over 5 meters tall!
What is the name of the tallest mountain on Earth?
It's Mount Everest.
Yuzuru Hanyu is known for being famous in which sport?
He does ice-skating / figure-skating.
How many students are in Hiroo Gakuen?
There are about 1,500 students.
Which animal became a pet first, cats or dogs?
Cats became pets first. It was 9,500 years ago!
What country does gyoza come from?
It's from China.
What was the most-watched anime show this past year (2023)?
It was Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc (鬼滅の刃 刀鍛冶の里編).
Which is faster? Light or sound?
It's light.
What organ does an octopus have three of?
It has three hearts.
In which country can you find the Eiffel Tower?
It's in France.
A game for two teams, (six players) where a large ball is hit by hand over a high net. You score points by making the ball fall to the ground on the opponent's side of the court.
It's volleyball.
What is the plural of sheep?
It's sheep.
What percentage of the population is left-handed?
It's about 10%.
Are pumpkins fruits or vegetables?
They are fruits because the seeds are on the inside.
What is the golden man statue given to talented actors?
An oscar
How many bones does a human have?
They have 206 bones.
Where does a potato grow?
underground
What colors are on the Russian flag?
It has white, blue, and red.
In karate, which color belt is the highest you can get?
It's the black belt.
What company has the slogan: Just do it!
It's Nike.
Which country produces the most coffee in the world?
It's Brazil.
Why is Yamanashi prefecture famous?
It produces lots of fruits like grapes, peaches, and plums (and more).
What year was the drama series "Hayabusa Fire Brigade" (ハヤブサ消防団) released?
It was in 2023.
Which of these is not a plant?
Tree, Flower, Mushroom, Grass, Potato
A mushroom is not a plant.
Which animal is smarter, a dolphin or a chicken?
A dolphin is smarter than a chicken.
Which country has the world's largest population?
It's China.
1. China: 1,413,142,846 people
2. India: 1,399,179,585 people
How many players of a basketball team are playing at the same time?
There are 5 players on each team.
What was the first animated movie ever released?
Hint: It was a Disney movie.
It was Snow White.
What mammal cannot jump?
Elephants can't jump.
This food is red on the inside, and green on the outside. It is round and sweet.
It's a watermelon.
What is the longest-running (most episodes) anime show in Japan?
It's Sazae-san. It has 7,920 episodes!
2 Nintama Rantaro: 2,321 Episodes
3 Ojarumaru: 1,947 Episodes.
4 Doraemon: 1,787 Episodes.
5 Soreike Anpanman!: 1,615 Episodes.
What is 0° Celsius in Fahrenheit?
It is 32° Fahrenheit.
How many eyes does a bee have? 2,4,5,or 6
They have 5 eyes.
Where will the 2024 Olympics be held?
It will be in Paris, France.
How many legs do insects have?
They have six legs.
What year was the Korean boy band BTS created?
It was in 2013.
What is a food that never expires (never goes bad)?
Honey and/or rice never expire.
What is the name of the actor who played Zoro in the new live-action Netflix One Piece TV show?
It's Mackenyu Arata. (新田 真剣佑)
What is the closest planet to the sun?
It's Mercury (水星).
Why are flamingos pink?
It's because of their diet. They eat lots of shrimp!
How many countries are there in the world?
There are 195 countries.
Name one Japanese J1 soccer team.
Hint: There are 18 different answers.
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, Kashima Antlers, Urawa Reds, Kashiwa Reysol, F.C.Tokyo, Kawasaki Frontale, Yokohama F･Marinos, Yokohama FC, Shonan Bellmare, Albirex Niigata, Nagoya Grampus, Kyoto Sanga F.C., Gamba Osaka, Cerezo Osaka, Vissel Kobe, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Avispa Fukuoka, Sagan Tosu
What was the most popular boy name in Japan in 2023?
It was Ren (蓮).
What is the first novel ever written?
Hint: It is from Japan.
It is The Tale of Genji (源氏物語) by Murasaki Shikabu (紫式部).