Lucky Bag
What food item disappeared from supermarkets in the summer of 2024
Rice
What animal was returned to China from the Ueno Zoo?
The Giant Panda
What country hosted the Summer Olympic Games in 2024?
France
Which university won the Hakone Eikiden first the 7th time in 2024?
Aoyama Gakuin University
What internet meme became especially popular in Japan in 2024?
The cat meme.
How many times is the temple bell rung on New Year’s Eve?
108 times
Who is the new Prime Minister of Japan?
Shigeru Ishiba
Who is the new President of the United States?
Donald Trump
What crime did Shohei Ohtani’s interpretor commit?
Sports betting (or gambling)
What’s the name of the popular song by Kocchi no Kento that became very famous with the “Giri Giri Dance” videos?
Hai Yorokonde, “Yes, with Pleasure“, or “Yes, Gladly”
What is the most sung song in the world?
Happy Birthday to You
What fees were raised on October 1st for the first time in 30 years?
Postal rates
Which country became NATO’s 32nd member in February 2024?
Sweden
What was the only new sport in the Paris Olympics?
Breaking
What is the title of the most played Japanese music video on YouTube in 2024?
Creepy Nuts / Bling-Bang-Bang-Born
Who is the face on the new 5,000 yen bill?
Tsuda Umeko
Who became the youngest person to ever win a lifetime title in shogi?
Sota Fujii
Which area, often described as an ‘open air prison’, has been under Israeli attack for a year?
The Gaza Strip
Who became the youngest male athlete to win a gold medal in wheelchair tennis at the Paralympics?
Tokito Oda
What is the name of the fruit-themed game which surpassed 10 million downloads in 2024?
The Suika Game (Watermelon Game)
What is Japan’s 2024 buzzword (ryukougo) of the year?
Futehodo:
Inappropriately / Inappropriate
What new banknotes were issued in July?
New ¥1000, ¥5000, and ¥10,000 notes
Which Japanese organization won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2024?
Nihon Hidankyo. A group of Hibakusha, atomic bomb survivors.
Which sumo wrestler won the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, becoming the fastest to win a championship since their debut?
Onosato
Which animated movie made the most money in Japan in 2024?
Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram