History
What was the capital of Japan before Tokyo?
Kyoto
What studio produced one of a kind movies such as Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle?
Studio Ghibli
What is the highest mountain in Japan?
Mt. Fuji
What is the name of the legendary manga author who created Dragon Ball Z?
Akira Toriyama
What is the name of Japan’s maglev train system?
Shinkansen
What was the old name for Tokyo?
Edo
What Japanese duo made songs for anime such as Mashle and Dandadan?
Creepy Nuts
What is the long mountain range that runs down the island of Honshu?
Japanese Alps
Who is the head of Studio Ghibli?
Hayao Miyazaki
What Japanese holiday in February celebrates the arrival of spring?
Setsubun
What was the name of the era of westernization and industrialization in Japan during the mid 19th century?
Meiji Restoration
What is the name of the dog whose statue is outside Shibuya station?
Hachiko
Name the 5 major islands of Japan
Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku, Okinawa/Ryukyu
Who is the well known Japanese baseball player who plays for the Dodgers?
Shohei Ohtani
What are the two main religions of Japan?
Shinto and Buddhism
What was the name of the famous black samurai?
Yasuke
What did Nintendo originally make before video games?
Playing cards
What city in Japan is most famous for its beer?
Sapporo
Who is the current prime minister of Japan?
Sanae Takaichi
What rodent is very popular in Japan and can be found in zoos and cafes?
Capybara
What year did the Mongols first invade Japan? Closest answer wins
1274
What is Nagoya’s famous dish?
Miso Katsu
What is the northernmost city in Japan?
Wakkanai
Who is the famous Japanese tennis player who was ranked #1 in women’s singles?
Naomi Osaka
What is said on setsubun to drive demons out and invite good fortune?
Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi!