Which food is eaten on New Years?
A) Ton-Katsu (pork cutlets)
B) Natto (fermented soy beans)
C) Mochi (rice cake)
C) Mochi
100
What is the indigenous religion of Japan?
A) Buddhism
B) Taoism
C) Shinto
C) Shinto
100
What is an "aidoru" (idol)?
A) A respected member of society, usually elderly
B) A young female pop star who sings and dances
C) A popular student who exels in sports and academics
B) A young female pop star who sings and dances
100
What is a Kappa's weakness?
A) They must remain close to water
B) The plate on their head needs water
C) They are very slow
B) The plate on their head needs water
100
What is Suzuki Sensei's favorite food?
A) Ramen
B) Unagi-don
C) Kare-raisu
C) Kare-raisu
200
When eating sukiyaki, what do Japanese people dip their food in?
A) Raw egg
B) Teriyaki sauce
C) Japanese mayonnaise
A) Raw egg
200
Which of these would a Japanese woman wear to a summer festival?
A) Kimono
B) Yukata
C) Hakama
B) Yukata
200
What is Akihabara famous for?
A) Otaku goods, cheap electronics
B) Geisha, onsen
C) Takoyaki, comedians
A) Otaku goods, cheap electronics
200
What is a Tengu?
A) Wind spirit
B) Fire spirit
C) Earth spirit
A) Wind spirit
200
What kind of dog does Suzuki Sensei have?
A) Japanese Chin
B) Shiba Inu
C) Akita
B) Shiba Inu
300
What are the main ingredients of oyako donburi?
A) Chicken and beef
B) Beef and egg
C) Chicken and egg
C) Chicken and egg
300
How long does a Japanese tea ceremony typically last?
A) 1/2 hour
B) 2 hours
C) 4+ hours
300
Which of these Japanese mascot characters has an edible face?
A) Doraemon
B) Anpanman
C) Domo-kun
B) Anpanman
300
What part of a Tanuki's body can grow and transform?
A) Tail
B) Tongue
C) Testicles
C) Testicles
300
What did Emi-Senpai name her dog?
A) Pocky
B) Mochi
C) Wan-chan
B) Mochi
400
What shape should onigiri resemble?
A) Square
B) Triangle
C) Round
B) Triange
400
What should you do if you are late to a meeting or class in Japan?
A) Apologize profusely and bow to everyone in the room
B) Say "I have become late," and quickly sit down
C) Don't go to the meeting or class at all
B) Say "I have become late," and quickly sit down
400
What is the most popular form of gambling in Japan?
A) Playing "toranpu"
B) Playing "shiritori"
C) Playing "pachinko"
C) Playing "pachinko"
400
Which Japanese mythological trickster is known for disguising itself as a human, often a beautiful woman.
A) Karakasa
B) Kitsune
C) Kuchisake onna
B) Kitsune
400
What do Forresto-Senpai's parents call him?
A) Mori-kun
B) Forre-kun
C) Baka-kun
A) Mori-kun
500
What drink is Sapporo famous for?
A) Green Tea
B) Beer
C) Sake
B) Beer
500
What should an employee or inferior do for their superior at a restaurant?
A) Order for them
B) Pour their drink
C) Buy dessert
B) Pour their drink
500
What does the city of Nara's mascot look like?
A) A cute whale wearing a tophat and moustache
B) A chubby fox with big eyebrows
C) A creepy little Buddha with deer antlers
C) A creepy little Buddha with deer antlers
500
What are tsukumogami?
A) Spirits of angry ancestors
B) Playful sprites who kidnap children
C) Objects which have become animated
C) Objects which have become animated
500
Where was Suzuki Sensei born?
A) Oswego
B) Osaka
C) Oak Park