Pop Culture
Cruel Angel's Thesis, one of the most well known Japanese songs, is the opening for this anime series.
What is Neon Genesis Evangelion?
This massive volcano is one of Japan's largest landmarks.
What is Mt. Fuji?
This fairly dangerous and common water yokai is fond of cucumbers.
What is Kappa?
This song is the opening for the popular anime Demon Slayer.
What is 100 Gurenge? (Lisa)
Traditionally known as America's past time this sport is now the most popular sport in Japan.
What is baseball?
This popular game series is the highest selling Japanese Role Playing Game series of all time.
What is Pokémon?
While Tokyo is Japan's largest city with a population of 9.7 million, this city is the second largest with a population of 3.8 million.
What is Yokohama?
Inari, the Shinto kami of rice is commonly represented by this animal.
What is a fox?
This group was founded as “idols you can meet.” The group was intended to have 16 members on each of 3 teams, for a total of 48; but its membership has varied over time, and exceeded 120 people.
Who is AKB48?
This traditional Japanese sport is played with two bamboo swords and protective armor.
What is kendo?
This incredibly popular series is the longest running anime of all time.
What is Sazae-san? (October 5, 1969-Present)
With around 1,500 earthquakes per year, Japan is located on this rim of the Pacific Ocean where many volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur.
What is the Pacific Rim of Fire?
Amaterasu is the god of this large being.
What is the sun?
This is a loose category of Japanese pop music that emerged in the late 1970s and peaked in the 1980s. many of the artists did not embrace the Japanese influences of their predecessors, and instead, largely drew from American soft rock, boogie, and funk.
What is City Pop?
Also known as "the gentle way" this Japanese martial art is famous for throwing your opponent and has been represented in the Olympics since 1964.
What is Judo?
This Japanese film was the first to win an Academy Award.
Bonus: What category did it win?
1954's Jigokumon (Gate of Hell)
Bonus points: Costume Design
Reaching lows of −20 °C (−4.0 °F), this Japanese town is the coldest place in the country.
What is Rikubetsu, Hokkaido?
Small rock stacks along riversides in Japan are thought to be created by these mischievous beings.
What are the spirits of dead children?
Official HIGE DANdism sang this song for the Tokyo Revengers opening theme song, and become the highest streamed anime opening for spring 2021.
What is cry baby?
While the Olympics were held in japan, this country was announced as the next host for the summer Olympics.
Where is Paris, France?
This 18th century "picture book" is widely accepted as the first manga ever written.
Santō Kyōden's Shiji no Yukikai
At 111.2 feet high and 137.8 feet wide, this torii shrine gate is the largest in the world.
What is Kumano Hongū Taisha/Oyunohara?
The yokai living in public restrooms that will either strangle you or tear your skin off is called what?
What is Aka Manto?
This singer began her career after wining a 2014 audition hosted by NYLON JAPAN magazine. Since then she quickly generated buzz for her hip-hop influenced alternative style and soulful voice showcased in song such as Uzu, Wonderland, and Sparkle.
Who is iri?
This Japanese baseball player for the Seattle mariners has had the longest career in the MLB with a total of 28 seasons.
Who is Ichiro Suzuki?