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What is the capital of Japan?

Tokyo

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What famous mountain and highest peak is in Japan?

Mt. Fuji

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Yoko Ono was married to what famous musician?

John Lennon

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What food is eaten the most in Japan?

Sushi

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What is the national sport of Japan?

Sumo Wrestling

200

What is the name of the currency?

Yen

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What is the name of the famous video game company founded in Japan?

Nintendo

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What popular character is beloved in Japan?

Hello Kitty

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What is the popular type of Japanese animation known as?

Anime

200

What bathroom item has the ability to sing to you?

Toilets

300

What is the national flower?

The Cherry Blossom

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Japan has a ceremony involving what type of drink?

Tea

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What US base did Japan bomb during WWII?

Pearl Harbor

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What number is considered bad luck in Japan?

4

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What are Japanese comic books called?

Manga

400

What ocean is Japan located in?

(North) Pacific Ocean

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What is the formal greeting that is used in Japan to show respect?

Bowing

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What spiritual leader is greatly revered in Japan?

Buddha

400

What item of clothing do you need to remove before entering a Japanese home?

Shoes

400

What invention was used to listen to music on the go?

A Walkman

500

What are the four closest countries to Japan?

North Korea, South Korea, Russia and China

500

What famous monster is known for attacking Japan on a regular basis?

Godzilla

500

What continent is Japan a part of?

Asia

500

Japan is also known as the "Land of the______"

Rising Sun

500

What folding invention is used for style, art and relaxation?

Fans