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50

What is the current capital city of Japan?

Tokyo

50

What is Sakura?

Cherry Blossom/Flower

50

Who was at the top of the social pyramid during the Shogunate?

Shogun (or Emperor)
50

In which country are the ancient pyramids located?

Egypt

50

What are the primary colours?

Yellow, Red and Blue
100

What year was Japan SUPPOSED to host the Olympic games?

2020

100

What is the traditional dress of Japan?

Kimono (or Yukata)

100

What is Bushido?

The warrior code of the samurai

100

Where did the Olympic Games originate?

Greece

100

What Netflix show takes place in Hawkins, Indiana?

Stranger Things

150

Which currency is in use in Japan?

Yen

150

Which of the following is not a traditionally Japanese dish?

A. Udon

B. Kimchi

C. Ramen

Kimchi

150

List ONE castle that currently stands in Japan.

Matsumoto Castle

Himeji Castle

Osaka Castle

Nagoya Castle

Matsuyama Castle

150

In which year did the Titanic sink?

1912

150

What is Baby Yoda's real name? (Star Wars)

Grogu

200

Name the four islands of main land Japan - 50 points per correct answer

  • Honshu

  • Hokkaido

  • Shikoku

  • Kyushu 

200

Which of the following forms of martial arts does not originate from Japan?

A. Taekwondo

B. Aikido

C. Karate

Taekwondo

200

Which Emperor decided to move the capital of Japan to Tokyo from Kyoto?

A. Emperor Taisho

B. Emperor Meiji

C. Emperor Komei

Emperor Meiji

200

Which country first used paper money?

China

200

What is Mia’s full name in Anne Hathaway’s movie The Princess Diaries?

Amelia Mignonette Thermopolis Renaldi

300

What is the second largest city in Japan based on population? - Hint it's not Tokyo

Osaka

300

Which sacred animal can you find wandering in the Nara Park?

Deer

300

Name the 5 main groups of Tokugawa Shogunate society in order from top-bottom:

Shogun

Emperor

Daimyo

Samurai

Peasants/Farmers

300

Who was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic?

Amelia Earhart

300

List the following Disney movies in release order:

Monsters Inc

Frozen 

The Incredibles

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Beauty and the Beast

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Monsters Inc (2001)

The Incredibles (2004)

Frozen (2013)