American Thanksgiving will be held on what date this year?
November 28
This national holiday in Japan is on November 3.
Culture Day (Bunka no hi)
On November 22rd, 1963, who was assassinated in America?
John F. Kennedy
How old is the oldest person in Japan?
a. 108 years old b. 113 years old c. 116 years old
c. 116 years old Tomiko Itooka
What bird is usually served for dinner on this day?
Turkey
This holiday on November 23 in Japan is to show appreciation for workers.
Labor Thanksgiving Day (Kinro Kansha no Hi)
In November 1971, the Japanese government agreed to US conditions for the return of this prefecture back to Japan's control.
Okinawa
In what prefecture do women in Japan live the longest?
a. Shiga b. Okayama c. Kyoto
b. Okayama
What is the day after Thanksgiving called?
Black Friday (the busiest shopping day of the year)
Around mid-November, what event do youngsters get excited about?
7-5-3 (Shichi-go-san)
November 9, 1799, this person overthrew the French government and became its new leader.
Napoleon Bonaparte
What religious group is known for its longevity?
Seventh Day Adventists
What month is Canadian Thanksgiving held?
October
What city is Gion Odori Festival held?
Kyoto
On November 22, 2005, this woman became the first female leader of Germany
Angela Merkel
What percentage of Japanese people today are over 65 years old?
29.1%
Which US president proclaimed Thanksgiving to be an official holiday?
a. Washington b. Lincoln c. F. D. Roosevelt
b. Lincoln
The final major sumo tournament of the year occurs in this city. a. Tokyo b. Nagoya c. Fukuoka d. Naha
c. Fukuoka
In 1947, what royal wedding took place on November 20?
Princess Elizabeth married Phillip Mountbatten
Which country has the largest percentage of people over 65 years old?
a. Japan b. S. Korea c. Monaco d. Italy
c. Monaco