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On Sept. 15th, the centenarian population in Japan reached this number.
100,000
On this day in 1961, this Audrey Hepburn film was released, featuring the famous Mancini song, Moon River.
Breakfast At Tiffany's
If you travel here, don't bring chewing gum!
Singapore
What day is Autumnal Equinox Day in Japan this year?
September 23rd
The tenth month of the year
October
From October 1st, Japanese companies are required by law to take measures to protect their employees from what kind of abuse?
Customer Harassment
On this day in 2011, this co-founder of Apple computers died.
Steve Jobs
If you travel to this country, you must bow before pictures of the Supreme Leader
North Korea
What "scary" event takes place at the end of October?
Halloween
A green colored vegetable often used in salads
Cucumber
The Japanese tax on this product was reduced from 54 yen to 45 yen per 350ml unit.
Beer
In 1973, this British musician releases his 7th album, "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"
Elton John
If you travel to these middle Eastern countries, women must be sure to cover their shoulders and knees
Iran, Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan
What German festival takes place in autumn?
Oktoberfest
An individual that belongs to a group or organization
Member
NY City recently marked the 25th anniversary of this tragic event
9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center
In 1962, Sean Connery stars in the first James Bond movie, entitled ____________ .
Dr. No
This country is sometimes referred to as North Korea of Africa because of it's tight control over its citizens and forced military conscription
What animal buries acorns in the autumn to prepare for the winter?
Squirrels
Most car tires are made of this material
Rubber
Last Saturday marked the end of a record consecutive rainy day streak in Tokyo. How many days in a row did it rain in Tokyo?
37 days
In 1969, Fuji TV launched an anime series that has become the longest running anime series in the world
Sazae-san
This Asian country employs the "Great Firewall" to filter out 95% of foreign internet traffic to its citizen
China
What day does Daylight Savings Time end this year?
November 1st
Wood that is used as building materials
Timber