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100

There are three writing systems that the Japanese Language uses.

What are Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji?

100
In this recent anime/manga, the protagonist Eren Jaegar embarks on his personal vendetta against a class of giant humanoids known as titans.
What is Shingeki No Kyojin/ Attack on Titan
100
What is Japan often refered to as?
What is "The Land of the Rising Sun"
100
The story of ________ and the Thousand Paper Cranes was written by Eleanor Coerr and is often associated with Japanese children's books. Fill in the Blank
What is Sadako
100

What was the name of Japan's warrior class?

What is Samurai?

200

This Japanese word means “delicious” and is often said before or after enjoying good food.

What is oishii (おいしい)?

200

What Japanese manga magazine, published by Shueisha, is known for series such as One Piece and Dragon Ball?

What is Weekly Shōnen Jump?

200
More than __% of the Japanese country is mountainous and covered by forests. Fil in the blank.
What is 50% of the country
200
This classical Japanese dance-drama is well known for its involvement of actors who adorn themselves with elaborate make-up and beautiful kimono's
What is Kabuki
200

The period from 1868 to 1912, in which the Western world and Western ideals were popularized and praised was called the?

What is Meiji Period/ Meiji Restoration

300
The phrase, "itadakimasu" means what in English?
What is Thanks For the Meal
300

What Japanese rock music style is known for musicians wearing dramatic makeup, elaborate costumes, and bold hairstyles?( GazettE )

What is visual kei?

300
Name all four of Japan's largest islands.
What are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu
300
While baseball is a very popular sport in Japan, its national sport is?
What is Sumo Wrestling
300

In what recent year did Japan host the Winter Olympics in their city of Nagano?

What is 1998

400

"Gomenasai" means this in English

What is I'm Sorry!

400

Famous Japanese contemporary artist who has passed this year. Known for her art installation Room Fireflies on Water.

What is Yayoi Kusama?

400
What area in Tokyo is very well known for it's connections to Manga, Anime, and Cosplay Cafes?
What is Akihabara
400

Japanese aesthetic concept that embraces imperfection and impermanence?

What is wabi-sabi?

400
Prior to it's involvement in World War I, Japan involved itself in what war against China over Korea?
What is First Sino-Japanese War
500

This Japanese word describes a very popular style of poem split into 5-7-5 syllable lines.

What is Haiku

500

Name five anime’s that came out with new seasons this October.

What are Black Clover, Apothecary diaries, RANMA 1/2, The Ramparts of Ice, and Tokyo revengers.

Honorable Mentions: Aoashi, My Happy Marriage, and The Detective is Already Dead

500
Japan is politically structured into _ regions and __ prefectures.
What is 8 regions and 47 prefectures
500

The Japanese tea ceremony is commonly called

What is Chanoyu (茶の湯)?

500
Following WWII, Japan's constitution was enacted in what year?
What is 1947
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