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What is the capital city of Japan?
Tokyo
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Is Japan one island or many islands?
Many islands
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What ocean is next to Japan?
The Pacific Ocean
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What is the name of the Japanese comic book style?
Manga
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What is the name of the Japanese city that was the first target of an atomic bomb in World War II?
Hiroshima
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What is the famous mountain in Japan called?
Mount Fuji
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What is the name of the fast train in Japan?
The bullet train or Shinkansen, it is the world's fastest train, reaching speeds of over 300km/hr
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What is the name of the Japanese warriors from long ago?
Samurai
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What is the name of the Japanese animated film and television style?
Anime
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What is the name of the second Japanese city hit by an atomic bomb in World War II?
Nagasaki
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What is the traditional Japanese robe called?
Kimono
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What flower is famous in Japan during the spring?
Cherry blossom
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What is the name of the traditional Japanese sport with large wrestlers?
Sumo
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What does “konnichiwa” mean in English?
Hello or good afternoon
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What is the Japanese national flag made up of?
A red circle on a white background
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What is the Japanese art of folding paper called?
Origami
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What is the name of the raw fish dish often served with rice?
Sushi
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What do people usually remove before entering a traditional Japanese home?
Their shoes
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What is the main religion traditionally practiced in Japan that honors spirits in nature?
Shinto
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What does the red circle on Japan’s flag represent?
The sun
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What is the currency used in Japan?
Yen
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What are the wooden sticks used for eating in Japan called?
Chopsticks
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What hot drink is used in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies?
Tea or green tea
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What is the name of the traditional Japanese theater known for elaborate costumes and makeup?
Kabuki
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Japan is often called the Land of the Rising what?
Sun