Japanese Culture Club

Food

100

What drink is Sapporo famous for? A) Green Tea B) Beer C) Sake

B) Beer

200

What shape should onigiri resemble? A) Square B) Triangle C) Round

B) Triange

300

What are the main ingredients of oyako donburi? A) Chicken and beef B) Beef and egg C) Chicken and egg

C) Chicken and egg

400

When eating sukiyaki, what do Japanese people dip their food in? A) Raw egg B) Teriyaki sauce C) Japanese mayonnaise

A) Raw egg

500

Which food is eaten on New Years? A) Ton-Katsu (pork cutlets) B) Natto (fermented soy beans) C) Mochi (rice cake)

C) Mochi

Customs

100

What is the indigenous religion of Japan? A) Buddhism B) Taoism C) Shinto

C) Shinto

200

Which of these would a Japanese woman wear to a summer festival? A) Kimono B) Yukata C) Hakama

B) Yukata

300

How long does a Japanese tea ceremony typically last?

A) 1/2 hour B) 2 hours C) 4+ hours

B) 2 hours

400

What should you do if you are late to a meeting or class in Japan? A) Apologize profusely and bow to everyone in the room B) Say "I have become late," and quickly sit down C) Don't go to the meeting or class at all

B) Say "I have become late," and quickly sit down

500

What should an employee do for their superior at a restaurant? A) Order for them B) Pour their drink C) Buy dessert

B) Pour their drink

Pop Culture

100

What is an "aidoru" (idol)? A) A respected member of society, usually elderly B) A young female pop star who sings and dances C) A popular student who exels in sports and academics

B) A young female pop star who sings and dances

200

Which of these Japanese mascot characters has an edible face? A) Doraemon B) Anpanman C) Domo-kun

B) Anpanman

300

What is the most popular form of gambling in Japan? A) Playing "toranpu" B) Playing "shiritori" C) Playing "pachinko"

C) Playing "pachinko"

400

What is Akihabara famous for? A) Otaku goods, cheap electronics B) Geisha, onsen C) Takoyaki, comedians

A) Otaku goods, cheap electronics

500

What does the city of Nara's mascot look like? A) A cute whale wearing a tophat and moustache B) A chubby fox with big eyebrows C) A creepy little Buddha with deer antlers

C) A creepy little Buddha with deer antlers

Mythology

100

What is a Kappa's weakness? A) They must remain close to water B) The plate on their head needs water C) They are very slow

B) The plate on their head needs water

200

What is a Tengu? A) Wind spirit B) Fire spirit C) Earth spirit

A) Wind spirit

300

What part of a Tanuki's body can grow and transform? A) Tail B) Tongue C) Testicles

C) Testicles

400

Which Japanese mythological trickster is known for disguising itself as a human, often a beautiful woman. A) Karakasa B) Kitsune C) Kuchisake onna

B) Kitsune

500

What are tsukumogami? A) Spirits of angry ancestors B) Playful sprites who kidnap children C) Objects which have become animated

C) Objects which have become animated

Anime

100

What is the name of the most streamed anime in Japan?

A)Naruto B)Jujutsu Kaisen C)One Piece D)AOT

C)One Piece

200

What is the name of the most popular car anime in Japan which also had a corresponding video game?

A)Initial D. B)Wangan Midnight. 

C)MF Ghost. D)Speed racer.

A) Initial D

300

Who is the main character of Dragon Ball Z? A)Goku B)Son Goku C)Vegeta D)Gohan

B)Son Goku

400

What is the name of the Naruto series made after his time skip?

A)Naruto Reborn B)The Tales of Naruto 

C)Naturo Saisei D) Naruto Shippuden 

D) Naruto Shippuden

500

What is the name of the father of the main character in One Piece? A)Monkey D Dragon B)Obito C)Saitama D)Light Yagami

A)Monkey D Dragon