Geography
True or False? The Japanese archipelago consists of over 6000 islands.
True
True or False? The treaty that ended hostilities with Japan during WWII was signed in Los Angeles.
False (It was signed in San Francisco)
True or False? The national dish of Japan is sushi.
False (Curry rice is the national dish)
True or False?
The Japanese flag is commonly known as the Hinomaru.
True
The Japanese art of growing and caring for miniature trees
Bonsai
What is the name of the tallest mountain in Japan?
Mount Fuji
What is the name of the present-day emperor of Japan?
Naruhito
What type of Ramen is prepared with a broth made from pork bones?
Tonkotsu
Now known the world over, in what decade did the modern style of manga first gain popularity in Japan.
1960's
The ancient Japanese hereditary caste of military officers and warriors
Samurai
What is the largest and most populous Japanese island?
Honshu
Japan was virtually closed off from the outside world for a long period of its history. What was the name of the edict responsible for this?
Sakoku Edict
Tokyo has this many restaurants, more than any other city in the world.
150,000
The Imperial Seal of Japan is based on what type of flower?
Chrysanthemum
Distinctive Japanese style of sword with a curved single edged blade
Katana
Which of the following seas does not border Japan?
Yellow Sea
When did the Meiji Restoration, an important cultural and industrial revolution in Japanese history, begin?
1868
Maguro is sushi made from which fish?
Tuna
The word Zen originated from the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word 禪 (chán). What does this word mean?
Meditation
Japanese art style characterized by small, cute characters
Kawaii
Japan is divided into regions known as prefectures. How many prefectures are there?
47
When was the Nara period in Japanese history?
8th Century
Fugu, or Japanese pufferfish, contains this extremely deadly toxin that must be removed by a licensed chef before consumption
Tetrodotoxin
Shinto is a religion indigenous to Japan that is based around supernatural beings that inhabit all things. What are these beings known as?
Kami
A Japanese modern martial art in which competitors use bamboo swords and wear protective armor
Kendo