Christmas
Where does Santa Claus traditionally come down to deliver gifts?
The chimney
How many undergraduate programs are offered in English at Todai?
Three ("International Program on Japan in East Asia," “International Program on Environmental Sciences," and "Global Science Course")
Where was the first modern Olympic held (not the ancient one)?
Athens
Which are the two most well-known right-to-left languages?
Arabic and Hebrew
In the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, what are the alien creatures are called?
Angels
In Japan, which fast-food chain is especially popular during Christmas with people lining up to buy Christmas meals?
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
In what year was Todai established?
1877
When did the first French Revolution start?
1789
Which language do Romanian, French, Spanish, and Italian descend from?
Latin
From which fairytale is the Disney movie Frozen based on?
"The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Anderson
The Christmas song "Jingle Bells" was originally written to celebrate which holiday?
Thanksgiving
Which nationality ranks fourth for the population of international students at Todai?
Indonesia
Which Renaissance artist carved the famous ‘David’ statue in Florence?
Michelangelo
What is the third most spoken language in the world? (NOT native speakers. It includes second-language speakers)
Hindi
Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2024, and from which country does she hail from?
Han Kang from South Korea
In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, where is the McCallister family planning to go on vacation?
Florida
Which four faculties did Todai start with during its founding?
Law, Science, Letters, and Medicine
In what year did the Edo Shogunate end?
1867
What is the large language family which spans continents, and includes languages such as Hausa, Arabic, Somali, and Tamazight?
Afroasiatic Language Family
What is the most popular karaoke song for non-Japanese residents in Japan?
"First Love" by Hikaru Utada
What do the traditional Christmas colors red, green, and white symbolize?
Red represents love and blood, green symbolizes life and renewal, and white represents purity.
How much does Todai occupy Japan's total land area? (answer to the nearest tenths; for example: 92.5%)
0.1%
What was the name of the crusader state that was established around Constantinople following the fourth crusade?
Latin Empire
What are the three official languages of New Zealand?
English (de facto), Māori, and New Zealand Sign Language
Which is the first Japanese film to receive an Oscars Best Picture nomination?
Drive My Car