How are Valentine's Day and White Day commonly celebrated in Japan?
It is customary for girls to give chocolates to guys on Valentine's Day and for guys to return the favor on White Day.
100
What is the highest selling game series of all time in Japan?
Pokémon
100
Japanese Calligraphy and Tea Ceremony is influenced by what kind of Buddhism?
Zen Buddhism
200
Name all countries all the eboard members were born in
America, Sweden, Japan, China
200
What is "kigo"?
Kigo is a word or phrase associated with a particular season.
(Extra Points if you can name one!)
200
What is the purpose of Moon-Viewing, or "Tsukimi", in Japan?
It is a custom to honor the Harvest Moon, or the full moon during harvest season in Autumn.
200
What is the highest selling Shojo Manga of all time in Japan, which sold 56 millions copies?
花より男子 Boys Over Flowers
200
For Hinamatsuri (Doll's Day), the clothing style that the dolls wear is from what period in Japanese history?
Heian period
300
Which 4 languages does our PR Haoran speak?
English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese
300
What was the first type of paper in Japan called?
The first type of paper was called "washi".
300
How many beans would you eat during "Setsubun"?
You would eat the number of beans equivalent to your age.
300
Who is the highest selling female singer of all time in Japan, who sold over 50 millions records?
浜崎あゆみ Ayumi Hamasaki
300
Due to the mass production of paper, origami became more commonly enjoyed during which time period?
The Edo Period
400
What does Sayaka's last name translate to?
Fish Mountain (Don't call me that :<)
400
What is the literal translation of "setsubun"?
"Setsubun" literally translates to "seasonal division".
400
What superstition is associated with families who do not quickly put away their Hina-Matsuri dolls?
Families who did not put away their Hina-Ningyo after the day ended would supposedly have trouble marrying off their daughters.
400
What is the name of the most well-known and recognized ranking for music sales in Japanese music industry?
オリコン Oricon Chart
400
What is considered to be the first Japanese novel?
The Tale of Genji
(Extra 100 Points if you can name the writer!)
500
What is our presidents's full name? (Spell it out; Order matters :D)
Philippe Hiro Mikael Kimura-Thollander
500
Recite the Japanese phrase, or its English translation, shouted at the "oni" during "Setsubun".
"Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi!" or "Demons out, luck in!"
500
Provide the Japanese name and equivalent English name for one tool used in Japanese calligraphy.
Shitajiki (下敷き) writing pad made of soft cloth
Hanshi (半紙) paper made of washi
Fude (筆) calligraphy brush
Sumi (墨) black ink (stick form)
Suzuri (硯) inkstone
Bunchin (文鎮) small paperweight
500
There are a total of 6 seasons of Sailor Moon including the one that started airing in 2014. Name any 3 title of all 6 seasons of Sailor Moon from 1992-2014.
Sailor Moon セーラームーン
Sailor Moon R セーラームーン R
Sailor Moon S セーラームーン S
Sailor Moon SuperS セーラームーン SuperS
Sailor Stars セーラースターズ
Sailor Moon Crystal セーラームーン Crystal
500
Why was "Bunka no Hi" first celebrated?
It was in celebration of the current Constitution of Japan.
(Extra 100 points if you can provide the date it was first celebrated!)