What is the capital city of Japan?
Tokyo
What is the current Era in Japan?
Reiwa Era
What do visitors do when entering a shrine through the Torii (gate).
They bow.
In what anime does the main character want to become king of the pirates?
One piece (it's real btw)
What do Japanese people typically drink with sushi?
Hot green tea
How many prefectures are there in Japan and which is the largest (by land area)?
47 prefectures; Hokkaido
Who is the current prime minister of Japan?
Fumio Kishida
What is the largest Castle in Japan?
Himeji Castle
Who is the primary user of flame breathing in Demon Slayer: Kimestu no Yaiba?
Kyojuro Rengoku
What are the thickest type of Japanese noodles?
Udon noodles
In what prefectures is Mt. Fuji located? (hint - there are two).
Yamanashi and Shizuoka
What international event took place in Tokyo in 1964?
1964 Summer Olympics
Shrines are ____ and temples are _____. (affiliated with what religion)
Shinto (shrines) / Buddhist (temples)
What famous line did the main character say in Hokuto no Ken? (Fist of the North Star)
Omae ha mou shindeiru! (You are already dead)
In what decade was conveyor belt sushi (kaitenzushi) invented or where?
The 1950's (1958); Osaka
What is the biggest lake in Japan and in what prefecture is it located? (need both)
Lake Biwa (Shiga Prefecture)
Which famous American visited Japan and convinced them to open the country to trade in 1853?
American Commodore Matthew Perry
What week-long holiday is celebrated in Japan in May?
Golden Week
In the anime Naruto, who is Naruto's mom?
Kushina Uzumaki
What two cities are famous for Okonomiyaki? (savory pancakes)
Osaka and Hiroshima
How many islands are there in Japan? (round to the nearest thousand - 1,000, 2,000, etc.)
Roughly 7000
Who was the Japanese emperor during World War Two?
Emperor Hirohito
Who won the 2021 or 2022 M1 Grand Prix? (comedy group)
Nishikigoi or Westland
In the anime Black Clover, what guild is Asta (the main character) in?
The Black Bulls
What produce item is Awaji Island most famous for producing?
Onions