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What fees were raised on October 1st for the first time in 30 years?
Postal rates
Which country hosted the Summer Olympic Games in 2024?
France (Paris)
Who became the youngest male athlete to win a gold medal in wheelchair tennis at the Paralympics?
Tokita Oda
What's the name of the popular song by Kocchi no Kento that became very famous with the "Giri Giri Dance" videos?
Hai Yorokonde,
"Yes, With Pleasure" or "Yes, Gladly"
Who is the face on the new 5,000 yen bill?
Tsuda Umeko
Who became the youngest person ever to win a lifetime title in shogi?
Sota Fujii
Which country became NATO's 32nd member in February 2024?
Sweden
Which sumo wrestler won the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, becoming the fastest to win a championship since their debut?
Onosato
What is the title of the most played Japanese music video on Youtube in 2024?
Creepy Nuts / Bling-Bang-Bang-Born
What is Japan's 2024 buzzword (ryukougo) of the year?
Futehodo: Inappropriately Inappropriate
What kanji was chosen as the 2024 kanji of the year?
Kin, Kane 金 (gold, money)
Which Japanese organization won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2024?
Nihon Hidankyo.
A group of Hibakusha, atomic bomb survivors.
Who became the first player in Major League Baseball history to achieve 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season?
Shohei Otani
What is the name of the fruit-themed game which surpassed 10 million downloads in 2024?
The Suika Game (Watermelon Game)
What is the name of the social media app that prompts users to post a photo "within 2 minutes" at a random time each day?
BeReal
What new type of transportation service became legal in April?
Ridesharing
Japan's GDP dropped from 3rd to 4th place globally. Which country overtook Japan?
Germany
(1st United States; 2nd China)
Which team won the 2024 Japanese Baseball Championship?
Yokohama DeNA Baystars
Which animated movie made the most money in Japan in 2024?
Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram
What is the earliest period in Japanese history when a multiplication table (kuku) was discovered?
Nara period
(in the ruins of Fujiwara-kyou)
How many candidates ran in the Tokyo Governor Election?
56 candidates
Which country elected its first female president in October 2024?
Mexico
How many medals did Japan win in total at the Paris Olympics?
A) 35 B) 40 C) 45
45 medals
What is the name of the creator of the manga "Dragon Ball" who passed away in March 2024?
Akira Toriyama
What museum in Japan was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's most visited museum?
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