Japan News
What animal was returned to China from Adventure World and Ueno Zoo?
Giant Panda
From which famous museum was royal jewelry stolen?
The Louvre
Who is the Japanese baseball player that entered the American Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025?
Ichiro Suzuki
Which animated movie made the most money in Japan in 2025?
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie (Chapter 1 - Akaza Returns)
What is the name of the famous bullet train (shinkansen) that stopped running in 2025?
Doctor Yellow
What is the name of the mascot character of the Osaka Expo?
Myaku-Myaku
Which area, often described as an "open-air prison," has been under Israeli attack for a year?
The Gaza Strip
Which sumo wrestler set the record for becoming yokozuna (grand champion) the most quickly?
Onosato
Which Japanese live-action movie became very popular by making the most money ever in Japan?
Kokuho (National Treasure)
Who is the face on the new 10,000 yen bill?
Eiichi Shibusawa
Sanae Takaichi became the 104th Prime Minister of Japan and the first female prime minister of Japan. Which prefecture is she from?
Nara
In 2025, the leader of the Catholic Church died, and a new leader was chosen. What is this leader called?
The Pope
In October 2025, in which sport did the Japanese national team win a historic comeback victory against the Brazilian national team?
Soccer (Football)
Who is the famous American singer who announced her engagement to NFL player Travis Kelce in August 2025?
Taylor Swift
Japan's 2025 buzzword (ryukougo) this year was:
"I will work, work, work, work, and keep working."
Who said it?
Sanae Takaichi (Japan's new Prime Minister)
Which member of the Imperial Family became an adult in 2025?
Prince Hisahito
What US coin will stop being made in 2026?
The one-cent coin/The penny
What is the name of the world track and field competition which was held in Japan in 2025? (This competition is held once every two years, on the odd years.)
World Athletics Championships
Which song by Mrs. Green Apple reached number one on Billboard JAPAN's 2025 year-end "Japan Hot 100" chart?
Lilac
Which Kanji was chosen as the 2025 Kanji of the year?
Bear (Kuma, 熊)
What right did Japanese women get for the first time 80 years ago?
The right to vote
Who will become the new Prime Minister of Canada, replacing Prime Minister Trudeau?
Mark Carney
Which motorsport had a movie starring Brad Pitt released in 2025?
F1 (Formula 1)
In the movie "Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc," Denji fell in love with Reze. What was her true identity?
Bomb Devil (Weapon Human/Bomb Hybrid)
What new entertainment spot, featuring a popular Japanese character, opened at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro in July 2025?
Chiikawa Park