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February 14th is the day when Japanese boys receive chocolates from their sweetheart
Valentine's Day
100
What event occurs on February 3rd at shrines and temples throughout Japan?
Setsubun (Bean Throwing Festival)
100
This educator used to be on the 10,000yen bill.
He founded Keio Gijuku (University)
Fukuzawa Yukichi
100
How many states are there in the US?
50
100
From April, Expo 2025 will start in what city?
Osaka
200
February 24th is a national holiday in Japan. What is it?
(Reiwa) Emperor's Birthday
200
What event takes place at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo in January?
A Grand Sumo tournament
200
This word means the same as well-known
Famous
200
How many people live in the US?
(closest answer)
345,426,571 in 2024
200
On Monday January 20th, what big change takes place in the US?
President Trump officially takes over as president
300
In Japan, January 13th is a day that celebrates youth who reach adulthood
Coming of Age Day
300
What kind of sporting event is the Daytona 500?
It is a 500-mile long car race.
300
Hot dogs are a type of this kind of sausage, named after a city in Germany
Frankfurter
300
Who was the first president of the US?
George Washington
300
On January 19th, this popular social media app will be banned in the US
Tik Tok
400
In the US, January 20th is a national holiday to commemorate a civil rights leader.
What is it?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
400
Sunday February 9th is the date of the Super Bowl, held in New Orleans, US. What sport is played?
American football
400
This word means: very dirty
filthy
400
What is the largest state of the US?
Alaska (1.7million sq km) = 4.5 X size of Japan
400
On May 17th, a new leader will be chosen in Canberra. Which country is that?
Australia
500
Since 1872, what national holiday exists on February 11th in Japan?
National Foundation Day
500
What event brings millions of people to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil at the end of February?
Rio Carnival 
500
Name three countries that start with the letter F
Fiji, Finland and France
500
In which state does 14% of its people speak Japanese?
Hawaii
500
In 2025, Norway plans to ban the sale of all new cars that use these two types of fuel
Diesel and gasoline cars