Who is the most famous virtual idol?
Hatsune Miku
How many alphabets does the Japanese language have?
Three
What common (and generally loved) food in Japan is made of fermented soybeans?
Natto
What day is celebrated on the 14th of March, where guy reciprocate chocolates given to them on Valentine's day?
White Day
What is the translation of the name 'Japan' ("Nihon" Nippon") in English
“where the sun rises” or "land of the rising sun"
What is one of the most known and strict rules for Japanese idols? (primarily female)
X No Dating X
(Typically) How many different ways are there to bow in Japan?
Four
Why should you not stick your chopsticks straight up?
Because is resembles incense burning at funerals
What day are the main Christmas events Japan in celebrated?
Christmas Eve (24th)
What prey animal has its own island in japan?
Rabbits ꒰ᐢ. .ᐢ꒱
What popular pastime was created in Japan in the 1970's, and is used worldwide today?
Karaoke
How many prefectures does Japan have?
47
What artificially shaped fruit in Japan could cost up to $200?
Square Watermelon
What is typically eaten on Christmas in Japan?
KFC
Japan created what commonly used texting staple?
Emojis
85% of music sales is through what method of distribution in Japan?
CD's
(Fun fact, it's illegal to sell a new CD for under 25$)
Which singular country was Japan allowed to trade with after self isolating? (sakoku)
Netherlands (The Dutch)
What form of produce was banned for consumption until the 19th century?
Meat
What festival in Japan is held on the first Sunday of April?
Kawasaki Kanamara Festival or Fertility Festival
(don't look up pictures)
What has a ratio of one ___ for every 25 to 30 people in Japan?
The ratio of vending machines to people
What is the word for someone who sings covers of other songs and posts them to secondary sites?
(Nico Nico Douga, Youtube)
Utaite
How many long swords are Japanese swordsmiths permitted to make each month?
Two
What uncommonly eaten animal does Japan have a regional dish made of?
(not house pets or sea creatures)
Horse (Basashi)
At midnight on New Years in Japan, how many times are temple bells rung?
108 times (joyanokane)
What single year could a western cowboy have a phone call with the last remaining samurai?
1878