Hina Matsuri
Random Japan Questions
Hina Matsuri
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When is Girl's Day?
March 3rd
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What is the age when a person is considered to become an adult, and can vote and drink alcohol, in Japan?
Hatachi-- 20th Birthday
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What is the reason for Hina Matsuri
To wish girls good health and marriage
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RUE OR FALSE:
Metal chopsticks are commonly used in Japan, and wooden chopsticks in Korea
FALSE: Wooden chopsticks are commonly used in Japan, and metal chopsticks in Korea
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What do Japanese people eat on New Year's Eve to break off an old year and to wish longevity?
Buckwheat Noodles
200
When did Hina Matsuri Begin?
Began in the Heian Period
(1,000 years ago)
200
Japanese bow a lot in social occasions. When do they bow other than greeting to each other?
When they say thank you, and apologize
200
What kind of food is served on Hina Masturi?
- Mochi
-Chirashizushi
- Sweet sake
200
What does Japanese cuisine consists of?
Rice, vegetables, soy, fish & meat
200
Tanabata is the Star Festival in Japan. What is the original name of it and from what country does it originate from?
Qui Xi- China
A Chinese festival that celebrates the annual meeting of the cowherd and weaver girl in Chinese mythology.[1] It falls on the 7th day of the 7th month on the Chinese calendar.
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What is the superstition about hina dolls?
If a girl does not put away the dolls quickly after the Hina Festival, then she will not get married for a long time.
300
It is acceptable to take a nap on the job in Japan?
It is possible! Inemuri: it is viewed as evidence of exhaustion from working very hard.
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It is a traditional custom to display ceremonial dolls on tiers of shelves covered with scarlet carpet. These dolls are dressed in the fashion of the people of the ancient court. What is the top "doll" of the acient court would be in upper-most tier?
The Emperor and Empress are placed on the upper-most tier, followed by the ladies in waiting and ministers.
300
What American fast food restaurant is the most popular for people in Japan to go to during Christmas?
KFC
300
When is Labor Day in Japan?
November 23rd
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It is said that Hina-matsuri has its origin in the ancient custom of nagashi-bina, or.....? (the meaning of nagashi-bina)
or putting bad luck on the backs of paper dolls and letting them flow down the river
400
Before Tokyo 150 years ago, what city was the capital of Japan for 1,000 years?
Kyoto
400
What is Sweet Sake in Japanese?
hina arare
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What dish is Hiroshima best known for?
Okonomiyaki (Pancake made out of whatever you like)
400
The second Monday of October is Health and Sports Day (Taiiku no hi), which is the national holiday of Japan commemorates an event happened in 1964. What is the event?
Tokyo Olympic games
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Nearly _______ American friendship dolls were sent to Japan in _____ to join together with Japanese dolls to celebrate Hina Matsuri.
13,000, 1927
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In a Traditional Japanese Temples, shrines and houses, you will see the flooring called Tatami. What is it made of?
It is made of plan called Igusa. it absorbs moisturiser in summer, but keeps warm air during winter. In addition, they have soundproof function and air freshening function!!
500
For the display of the Dolls how many steps, hina dan (雛壇) are there?
(There may be ____ or _____ Steps)
There may be five or seven steps.
500
f you go to a sushi restaurant in Japan, you will be served with Gali, which is recommended to eat it with sushi. What is it made of and why do people eat it?
Because Gali is thin-sliced pickled ginger and kills bacteria that could be hidden in the raw fish, preventing food poisoning. In addition, it also refreshes the mouth by getting rid of fishy smell after eating sushi.
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What would be a difference(s) in Japan for Valentines Day vs in the U.S.?
At Least 2
1) There is a strong tradition of women giving chocolates to men on Valentines Day
2)“White Day” which takes place on March 14th, exactly one month after Valentine’s Day. On White Day men are supposed to give return gifts to women who gifted them chocolates on Valentine’s Day.