Culture
True of False: English is spoken more in Japan then Japanese.
The answer is False. Most people in Japan know Japanese as their first language.
True or False: Japan has some of the fastest trains in the world.
The answer is True. Japan has something called bullet trains. Many people ride these trains to work or school.
What is Japan's national food?
The answer is Sushi. Sushi is very popular among japanese people, as the fish used is used right away instead of sitting in a fridge.
What is the Capital of Japan?
The answer is Tokyo. Tokyo is one of the major cities in Japan due to it being very big and populated.
What is the name of the place where people pray for luck or hope from a god?
The answer is Shrine. People in school might go to a shrine to pray to do good on a test. It is a way that people feel closer to Japanese gods and animals.
The answer is Dojo. Martial arts is a very popular activity in Japan. There are many different types of martial arts including Judo and Sumo wrestling.
True or False: Japan takes education very seriously.
The answer is True. Japan maximizes learning by having kids go to school 240 days of the year. They do not have summer or winter breaks like in America. School is separated into three terms. In between those terms is when they get breaks.
True of False: Japanese books read left to right.
The answer is false. In Japan, people read right to left if using Japanese characters. (Which is used to write books) こんにちは！良い一日をお過ごし下さい！(Hello! Have a nice day!)
What is the name of the position that is the ruler of Japan?
The answer is Emperor or Empress. This is kind of a trick question. The emperor does not actually rule the country. He/she is only there to be a role model for everyone to look up to. He/she attends important ceremonies. (The name of the form of government that is in charge is in a different question, so I'm not going to name it)
What day does Rissun takes place on? (A: May 3) (B: Febuary 3) (C: November 3) (D: April 3)
The answer is B. Febuary 3 is a celebration of the coming Spring.
What is the name of the clothing worn typically for special occasions? (Some people wear these normally though.)
The correct answer is Kimono. Japanese people usually wear kimonos to events such as festivals. Both woman and men can wear kimonos.
True or False: Japan is famous for its hot springs.
The correct answer is yes. Japan has many hot springs that people use daily. Some hot springs have amazing views surrounding them such as mountains, lakes, and more!
What is the sash called on a kimono?
The answer is Obi. A obi helps the kimono stay together.
True or False: Japan uses the same currency as America.
The answer is False. While America uses dollars Japan has Yen.
What is a Oni?
A oni is a demon that will cause bad luck to the world if summoned. They look like humans but with horns and different colored skin.
What is the name of the type of theater which involves masks and few stage decorations? (Hint: In this type of theater they dance to mellow/slow music)
The answer is Noh Theater. Noh theater is more of a calm alternative to Kabuki. Kabuki theater is way different from Noh. Kabuki has brightly colored backdrops as well as wigs and facepaint.
True or False: Japanese people try to decorate their houses to the fullest.
The answer is false. A traditional Japanese house has not a lot of furniture. When they eat they have the table very close to the ground so they can kneel. Some people sleep on futon mattresses so they can put them in the closet when they are not sleeping.
I am a food. I am a type of ramen. People eat me with soybean paste. I am a common food among Japanese people.
The answer is Miso Soup. People commonly eat miso soup with soybean paste. You can call it different flavored ramen.
I am a magical fox. I can symbol many different elements. If you see a certain type of me, you might get good luck! I can be male or female. What am I?
The answer is Kitsune. Kitsune have many tails. If you see a black, white, or a nine tailed Kitsune, you might get good luck. Kitsunes live for a very long time. They are also very intelligent.
Fill in the blank: Yokote ________ Festival. Hint: It starts with K and people build little snow houses to put these things in. It is eight letters long.
The answer is Yokote Kamakura Festival. It marks the end of new year celebrations. They eat rice cakes and visit everyones kamakura. Kamakuras are a way to pray and "speak" to the japanese gods.
What is a Torii?
A Torii is a gate/walkway to a Shinto shrine. It has two metal rails on top and is painted red. Some people pray at Shinto shrines everyday.
Approximately, how many people live in Japan? (A: 148 million) (B: 153 million) (C: 127 million) (D: 165 million)
The answer is C. The aproximate population for Japan is 127,000,000.
In the United States we have the Senate and the House of Representatives. What is the form of Government for Japan called?
The answer is "The Diet." The Diet makes laws for the country. The head of the diet is called the prime minister. If you are 21, you can vote for who to represent you in The Diet.
What is a tsukumogami?
It is a ordinary object which comes to life after being used for 100 years or more. They can develop souls during this time.