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100
The current capital of Japan, appointed changed in 1868.
What is Tokyo?
100
The activity and performance art in which participants wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific character. Often from Anime, Video Games, Movies, or Television Shows.
What is Cosplay?
100
This type of interactive entertainment originating in Japan around the 1960's has people singing into a microphone, along with instrumental music with lyrics being projected onto a screen.
What is Karaoke?
100
This video game franchise was conceived when as a child, Satoshi Taijiri would go around discovering, and catching insects. Along with other small creatures in the various ponds and field across town.
What is Pokemon?
100
Japanese cuisine, which often is served raw or only lightly cooked, is noted for its subtle and delicate flavors.
What is Sushi?
200
Professional Warrior class for hire (often by wealthy families), specializing in Swordsmanship, archery, horsemanship and martial arts.
What is a Samurai?
200
Comics or Graphic Novels originating in Japan. With the literal translation being "Whimsical Drawings", this media originated from "Emakimono" otherwise known as "Scrolls".
What is Manga?
200
Voice Synthesizer software by Yamaha. Allowing users to create songs by typing in lyrics and melodies. Each sold as a "Singer in a Box", this software is designed to act as a replacement singer.
What is Vocaloid?
200
Famous Video Game company originating in 1889, one of their first products being Hanafuda playing cards. It wouldn't be until 1981 for this company to become a global success in the videogame market.
What is Nintendo?
200
This Volcano's last eruption was last recorded in 1707, where no lava erupted from within, instead this volcano spewed 800 million cubic meters of ash.
What is Mr. Fuji
300
While Japan has no centralized religion, Prince Shōtoku promoted it in the early days of Japanese Civilization.
What is Buddhism?
300
Term that describes those who consume particular interests such as Anime, Manga, Video Games or Computers.
What is an Otaku?
300
The first and only entirely Japanese-language song to hit number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
"Mayonaka no Door / Stay With Me"
300
This particular video game franchise is a collaboration between two companies where the main character and their adventure. Meeting Final Fantasy and Disney characters along the way.
What is Kingdom Hearts?
300
With a max conventional speed of 275 mph. This method of long-distance transportation opened in October 1st. 1964, and connects the four largest cities in Japan
What is the Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
400
This period in Japanese Early history was characterized by great economic growth for artisans and merchants, and the isolation of the country.
What is the Edo Period?
(1603 - 1868)
400
Term used in film and media for a sub-genre of monster films produced in Japan. Usually depicting creatures of varying origins and sizes attacking cities or towns, usually in Japan, and battling the Japan Self-Defense Forces, other monsters, or both.
What is a Kaiju Film
400
This genre of music, became popular around the 1970's. During the "Miracle Growth" of the Japanese Economy. Commonly the genre was described as "urban pop music for those with urban lifestyles".
What is City Pop?
400
Housed in small egg-shaped handheld cases in 1996, this video game became a major global fad for a short time where the player would care for a virtual pet as it went through it's stages of life.
What is Tamagotchi
400
This American Fast Food company promoted "Party Barrels" in Japan around the start of 1970 when Takeshi Owara, began promoting them as a way to celebrate Christmas.
What is KFC?
500
While Japan appointed Emperors as the head of the country, ____ were the true rulers of the country due to their position in Japan's early military.
What is the Shogun
500
A collection of different Japanese subcultures that celebrate self-exploration and independence.Rising to fame in the early 1980’s as the place for young Japanese teens to indulge in different sub-sects of their culture.
What is Harajuku Fasion
500
Dating back to 1603 this classical art form is known for its heavily stylized performances, where performers often wear glamorous, highly decorated costumes, and elaborate kumadori make-up.
What is Kabuki?
500
A mechanical game originating in Japan that is used as an arcade game and, much more frequently, for gambling.
What is Pachinko?
500
The Japanese Holiday, celebrated on March 14th. In which males reciprocate gifts given to them on Valentines Day. Gift exchanges happen between romantic partners, friends, and coworkers.
What is White Day?