Language
What sound does "の" make?
No
Birthdays America vs Japan
In Japan, birthdays are more low-key, and are typically private events; not really treated as a big deal
What does Hinamatsuri celebrate?
The health and happiness of young girls/women
Why is it disrespectful to stick chopsticks straight up in food?
It resembles a grave/implies that you want to kill someone.
What day is considered "Miku Day?"
March 9th
What does "Ittadakimasu" mean?
A prayer/thanks to show appreciation to the food before eating
Sensoji Temple
Oldest temple in Tokyo, located in Asakusa, Buddhist
When is the Red Envelope given?
During Lunar New Years
Why is it disrespectful to pass food around with chopsticks?
You only pass things around with chopsticks when it's with a deceased person's remains (cremated)
How many songs is Miku in?
Over 100K
Name all types of Japanese writing (there's 4)
What is the 12 billion yen incident?
When Gold Ship, a very favored horse during a horse racing event, got into a fight with another horse at the starting gate, causing him to have a late start, which ultimately led to him losing
March 3rd
Hinamatsuri or Doll's Day
School and education (especially testing) is very strict in Japan. Because of this, what are 8th graders in Japan not allowed to do so they can focus on studying?
Involvement in clubs/after school activities
What year was Hatsune Miku created?
2007
What is "Thank you" in Japanese?
ありがとう （Arigatou）
List the differences of American vs Japanese dodgeball
Japanese dodgeball has something called a "Baria" which is the outside area of the court, where people who get hit go. People in the Baria can still hit people inside the court with the ball. Also it's primarily played indoors.
When is Boy's day/Children's Day?
March 5th
Importance of Yosano Akiko
Popularized feminism, encouraged exploring (women's) identity and sexuality, defied the idea of a male-dominated industry, symbol of female liberation in Japan, broke gender norms, and encouraged pacifism during the war
Impact of Hatsune Miku
Brough Vocaloid and holographic projection technology into the mainstream, allowed amateurs to produce songs, inspired and help shape the careers of many now-popular artists, generated over 80 mil. USD in revenue, etc.
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How many prefectures are there in Japan?
47
February 23rd
The emperor's birthday (national holiday)
What is Japan's national bird?
The green pheasant
What Hatsune Miku song was on Just Dance?
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