Geography
TRUE or FALSE: Over 90% of Japan's population is found in its cities, with Tokyo making up for more than 25% of the population.
TRUE
Which of the three scripts of Japanese writing was mainly inspired by the Chinese ideographic form of writing?
a) Katakana
b) Hiragana
c) Hanzi
d) Kanji
Kanji
TRUE or FALSE: Japan was the first non-European country to achieve military victory over a European country in war
TRUE
In 1904, Japan invaded Russia and achieved (minor) territorial victory before a peace agreement was achieved before the start of WW1.
In Japan, cars are driven:
a) On the right side of the road
b) On the left side of the road
c) Down the center of the road
d) Sideways
On the left side of the road
What is the most popular sport in Japan?
Baseball
What are the four main islands that make up Japan?
Hokkaido
Honshu
Shikoku
Kyushu
Which of the three scripts of Japanese writing is mainly used to write foreign words that are adopted into the Japanese language?
a) Katakana
b) Hiragana
c) Hanzi
d) Kanji
Katakana
When was the first Japanese Constitution written?
1946
What widely practiced modern pastime activity in Japan means “Empty Orchestra” in Japanese?
a) Wii U
b) Karaoke
c) Hiragana
d) Origami
Karaoke
What is the celebratory food that is traditionally eaten on Christmas in Japan?
a) Kentucky Fried Chicken
b) Fruit Cakes
c) Red Bean Buns
d) Eggnog
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Japan is the ____ most populated nation in the world.
a) 6th
b) 9th
c) 11th
d) 14th
c) 11th
The Japanese Kanji system has a total of around _____ symbols.
a) 50,000
b) 100,000
c) 15,000
d) 1,000
50,000
Which country was the only one allowed to trade with Japan during the Edo period?
a) The United States
b) Great Britain
c) China
d) The Netherlands
The Netherlands
After finishing a meal, it is considered proper etiquette to place your chopsticks:
a) Horizontally on your bowl, with the tips facing your left
b) Horizontally on your bowl with the tips facing your right
c) Vertically on your bowl with the tips facing outwards
d) Criss-cross on your bowl with the tips facing outwards
Horizontally on your bowl, with the tips facing your left
When did Japan most recently host the Summer Olympics?
2020 (But was delayed due to covid)
2021 (When it actually started)
Which island is Nagasaki located on?
a) Hokkaido
b) Honshu
c) Okinawa
d) Kyushu
d) Kyushu
What is the name of the ink traditionally used in Japanese calligraphy?
a) Umi
b) Katana
c) Sumi
d) Yukata
Sumi
Which country was responsible for bringing an end to the Closed Country Edict of 1635?
a) The United States
b) China
c) Great Britain
d) The Netherlands
e) Russia
Tempura is famous for being Japanese cuisine, however from what country does it actually originate from?
a) China
b) Portugal
c) The United States
d) England
Portugal
What is the name of Japanese live action films and television that specialize in their use of special effects, such as Godzilla and Kamen Rider?
a) Isekai
b) Tokusatsu
c) Doujinshi
d) Anpan
Tokusatsu
How many islands does Japan's archipelago contain?
14,125
How do you write “Japan” in Kanji?
日本
What is the name of the Japanese military leader responsible for the reconquering of Japan and the end of the Sengoku Judai period?
Oda Nobunaga
What is the main difference between a kimono and a yukata?
Kimonos are usually silk, whereas Yukatas are usually cotton or linen
Kimonos are typically worn to formal occasions whereas yukatas tend to be for less formal events such as summer festivals or other casual gatherings
Kimonos have soft, full-width collars, whereas yukatas have half-width and stiffer collars, due to the material it is made from.
Who is the current Prime Minister of Japan?
Fumio Kishida