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100

Who is the most famous virtual idol?

Hatsune Miku

100

How many alphabets does the Japanese language have?

Three

100

What common (and generally loved) food in Japan is made of fermented soybeans?

Natto

100

What day is celebrated on the 14th of March, where guy reciprocate chocolates given to them on Valentine's day?

White Day

100

What is the translation of the name 'Japan' ("Nihon" Nippon") in English

“where the sun rises” or "land of the rising sun"

200

What is one of the most known and strict rules for Japanese idols? (primarily female)

X No Dating X

200

(Typically) How many different ways are there to bow in Japan?

 Four

200

Why should you not stick your chopsticks straight up?

Because is resembles incense burning at funerals

200

What day are the main Christmas events Japan in celebrated?

Christmas Eve (24th)

200

What prey animal has its own island in japan?

Rabbits ꒰ᐢ. .ᐢ꒱

300

What popular pastime was created in Japan in the 1970's, and is used worldwide today?

Karaoke

300

How many prefectures does Japan have?

47

300

What artificially shaped fruit in Japan could cost up to $200?

Square Watermelon

300

What is typically eaten on Christmas in Japan?

KFC

300

Japan created what commonly used texting staple?

Emojis

400

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$)

400

Which singular country was Japan allowed to trade with after self isolating? (sakoku)

Netherlands (The Dutch)

400

What form of produce was banned for consumption until the 19th century? 

Meat

400

What festival in Japan is held on the first Sunday of April?

Kawasaki Kanamara Festival or Fertility Festival

(don't look up pictures)

400

What has a ratio of one ___ for every 25 to 30 people  in Japan?

The ratio of vending machines to people

500

What is the word for someone who sings covers of other songs and posts them to secondary sites?
(Nico Nico Douga, Youtube)

Utaite

500

How many long swords are Japanese swordsmiths permitted to make each month?

Two

500

What uncommonly eaten animal does Japan have a regional dish made of?
(not house pets or sea creatures)

Horse (Basashi)

500

At midnight on New Years in Japan, how many times are temple bells rung?

108 times (joyanokane)

500

What single year could a western cowboy have a phone call with the last remaining samurai?

1878