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100
Meaning "teacher" or "doctor", this title literally means in English, "one who has come before".
What is "sensei".
100
This character of this anime is originally in a group with Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi-sensei
Who is nauto
100
Home to a major battle during WWII, this island is now virtually uninhabited, except for select military personnel.
What is Iwo Jima.
100
This form of entertainment popular among Japanese youths involves musical accompaniment, lyrics that move rhythmically in time with music, and a microphone.
What is karaoke.
100
What came first, the ninja or the samurai?
What is samurai
200
Typically proceeded by a person's surname, this Japanese honorific is used to convey respect and is akin to the English titles "Mr.", "Mrs.", or "Ms."
What is -san.
200
Allen Walker is the main character of this anime/manga
What is D. Gray-man
200
This university is the oldest university in Japan and holds the distinction of being the highest rated university in all of Asia and among the top five universities in the world.
What is Tokyo University.
200
Meaning literally "empty hand", this form of martial arts originated in the Ryukyu islands and is one of the most widely practiced martial arts.
What is karate.
200
This is the title for a military commander that served as a head of state from the Feudal period until the end of the Tokugawa era.
What is shogun.
300
What does "Kawaii" mean
What is cute
300
In this anime, Natsu and Happy fight to protect thei guild.
What is Fairy Tail
300
This ward of Tokyo is typically known as the "otaku capital of the world" and remains a large hub for electronic goods.
What is Akihabara.
300
Traditionally wielded by samurai, this type of Japanese blade is made of razor-sharp forged steel and was smithed by blacksmiths as early as the twelfth century.
What is katana.
300
Beginning around 1603, this era in Japanese history is marked by Westernization, economic growth, and isolationism.
What is the Edo Period.
400
This means "Japanese language" in Japanese
What is "nihongo"
400
In this anime, the main character Mashiro becomes a manga artist in order to marry the girl he loves, Azuki.
What is Bakuman
400
Located in the Kansai region of Japan, this city of 19 million is known for its distinct dialect and flamboyant mechanized advertisements. Its name is roughly translated to "big slope".
What is Osaka.
400
This J-Pop artist is the most successful in her genre, and has sold over 53 million records since 1998. The music video for her single, "Jewel" is among the top 100 most expensive music videos in history, costing over USD$1 million to produce.
Who is Ayumi Hamasaki.
400
J-Pop originated in this decade
What is 1980's-90's
500
This means "next to"
What is tonari
500
The main character of this anime, has a name meaning "Deathberry"
What is Bleach
500
This city in Japan was the host of the 1998 winter Olympics and is located on the mainland island, Honshu.
What is Nagano.
500
What kind of utencils do Japanese people use to eat?
What is chopsticks
500
This man is the current Prime Minister of Japan.
Who is Shinzo Abe.
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