Politics
Who was the Prime Minister of Japan during the summer of 2026? (Full Name)
Sanae Takaichi
Which Japanese singer released the hit song “IRIS OUT”?
Kenshi Yonezu
In July 2026, the Grand Sumo Tournament was held in which Japanese city?
Nagoya
Which classic animated movie franchise returned with its fifth installment in summer 2026?
Toy Story
Name of Summer festival held in Hiratsuka Kanagawa
Tanabata
What major U.S. political event takes place in November 2026?
Midterm elections
Which group sings “lulu,” one of the major Japanese hits of 2026?
Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Summer Sonic 2026 was held in which two areas of Japan?
Tokyo and Osaka
Which actor plays Spider-Man/Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day?
Tom Holland
In July 2026, Shohei Ohtani became the first Japanese player in MLB history to reach a particular career record. What was it?
300 homeruns
In July 2026, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited which country, where Japan announced plans for approximately ¥2 trillion in investment?
India
Which song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE has a title that literally means “Blue and Summer” and is strongly associated with summer in Japan?
青と夏 (Ao to Natsu)
Which international badminton tournament was held at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in July 2026?
Japan Open
Which Japanese movie about an emergency medical team was released in August 2026?
TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room – Nankai Mission
n July 2026, Japan's number of UNESCO World Heritage sites increased to 27. Which newly registered historical area brought Japan to that total?
A. The Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara
B. The Historic Villages of Hida
C. The Ancient City of Kamakura
D. The Samurai Heritage of Satsuma
What was the main purpose of the SAVE America Act, which was debated in Congress during the summer?
To change requirements for voting in federal elections
Which two artists collaborated on “AIZO,” a major 2026 Japanese hit?
King Gnu and HANA
Tokyo hosted which major international women's sporting championship from July 24 to August 2, 2026?
Women's Lacrosse World Championship
Which actor played Shin, the central character in the Kingdom live-action movies?
Kento Yamazaki
Celebrated avant-garde artist famous for her polka-dot patterns, infinity rooms, and massive sculptures, who died in Tokyo.
Yayoi Kusama
Why did the United States and Japan conduct a joint intervention in the foreign-exchange market in late July 2026?
To support the Japanese yen
Which Japanese group had the song “怪獣の花唄 (Kaiju no Hanauta)” remain on the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100 for an extraordinary 267 weeks?
Vaundy
Summer Sonic 2026 was particularly significant because it marked which anniversary of the festival?
25th, representing 25 years.
Kingdom 5 is based on a manga. Who created the original Kingdom manga?
Yasuhisa Hara
Some summer festivals in northern Japan faced an unusual reason for cancellations in 2026. What was it?
Bears!