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Japanese Language
Traditional Culture
Pop Culture
History
100

How many can speak Japanese?

4

100

What is the Japanese word for "hello"?

Konnichiwa

100

What type of Japanese poetry is known for its number of syllables.

Haiku

100

What is the best selling manga of all time?

One Piece

100

Which period of Japanese history is known for rapid westernization and centralization of authority?

Meiji Period/Meiji Restoration

200

Who met Jeff Goldblum?

Ellie

200

What does sensei mean?

Teacher or master

200

What's the traditional Japanese robe called?

Kimono

200

What's the name of the yellow pokemon?

Pikachu

200

What was the name of the warrior class that de facto ruled the country for several centuries in the late 12th century?

Samurai

300

Who isn't from the East Coast?

Stephanie

300

How many writing systems does Japanese have?

3 (hiragana, katakana, kanji)

300

Which religion, native to Japan, is related to shrines and spirits?

Shinto

300

What green beverage is popular right now?

Matcha

300

What is the name of the island that is known for its beer and lots of snow?

Hokkaido

400

Who has a major in German?

Juliette

400

In Japanese, what does adding “-san” to someone’s name mean?

It’s a polite honorific like Mr./Ms.

400

What is the name of the classic famous written work by Murakami Shikibu that is sometimes referred to as the first novel?

The Tale of Genji

400

What is the name of the Japanese car manufacturer whose brand logo is based on a constellation?

Subaru

400

What's the name of the original capital of Japan?

Kyoto

500

How many core members went on the Japan Study Group?

3

500

What's the most formal grammar system in Japanese used to respectfully address elders?

Keigo

500

Which folkloric character is known for being born from a peach, and making friends with a dog, monkey, and pheasant?

Momotaro

500

Which mascot was famously made as part of the kawaii movement in the 70s?

Hello Kitty

500

What Japanese general is known for initiating the unification of Japan in the late 16th century?

Oda Nobunaga

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