World Culture & Customs
In which country is the Spring Festival, also known as Lunar New Year, the most important traditional holiday and often celebrated with red lanterns and dragon dances?
China
Which British band, formed in the 1960s in Liverpool, is often called “The Fab Four”?
The Beatles
Which film series features a boy wizard who attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry?
Harry Potter
What company was initially known as "Blue Ribbon Sports"
Nike
Where would you be if you were standing on the Spanish Steps?
Rome
The other name for TAK861
Oveporexton
What is the traditional Japanese garment, often worn at festivals and ceremonies, that wraps left over right and is secured with an obi belt?
Kinomo
Which pop icon released the 1982 album “Thriller,” one of the best‑selling albums of all time?
Michael Jackson
Which long‑running Japanese animation series follows a young boy named Ash and his partner Pikachu?
Pokémon
What is the world’s largest retailer as of 2025?
Walmart
In which country would you find Mount Kilimanjaro?
Tanzania
In 2019, Takeda completed its largest acquisition ever by purchasing this Irish-headquartered rare-disease and GI-focused biopharma company.
Shire
In Mexico, what is the name of the holiday on November 1–2 that honors deceased loved ones with altars, marigolds, and sugar skulls?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
K‑pop is a music genre that originated in which country?
South Korea
Which movie franchise includes the characters Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Darth Vader?
Star Wars
What is a word, phrase, number, or other sequence of characters that reads the same backward as forward?
Palindrome
What is the smallest U.S. state by area?
Rhode Island
This is the approved method in which to share TLFs with the SET
Mediva
In which country would you traditionally find naan bread served with curries such as butter chicken or palak paneer?
India
Which singer is known for the song “Rolling in the Deep,” released in 2010?
Adele
Which streaming series about the British royal family begins with the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II?
The Crown
What software company is headquartered in Redmond, Washington
Microsoft
What is the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world as of 2025
Mexico City
How many years has Paul Bukowiec been at Takeda? (includes legacy companies)
21 years
Which Middle Eastern dish made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic is commonly eaten as a dip with pita bread?
Hummus
Which Jamaican genre, associated with Bob Marley, blends off‑beat rhythms and socially conscious lyrics?
Reggae
In many cultures, the story of a young girl visiting her grandmother and meeting a wolf is known as what fairy tale?
Little Red Riding Hood
What is the name for the plastic or metal tube found on the ends of shoelaces?
An aglet
Which country has the most islands?
Sweden (270,000)
Takeda’s values are summarized in a 4-letter acronym, standing for integrity, fairness, honesty, and perseverance.
T_H_P_I or Takedaism