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100

What anime features a boy with a straw hat who dreams of becoming the Pirate King?

What is One Piece?

100

This period of Japan’s history, which lasted from 1603 to 1868, is known for its isolationist policies.

What is the Edo Period?

100

What is the name of the traditional Japanese garment worn for festivals and formal occasions?

What is a kimono?

100

What is the name of the Japanese dish consisting of raw fish and rice?

What is sushi?

100

 The capital city of Japan?

What is Tokyo?

200

What anime features a high school boy who gains a notebook that allows him to kill anyone by writing their name?

What Is Death Note?

200

Who was the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate?

Who is Tokugawa Ieyasu?

200

This type of Japanese poem follows a 5-7-5 syllable structure.

What is a haiku?

200

This Japanese noodle dish is served hot in a broth with toppings like egg and seaweed.

What is ramen?

200

This Japanese company created iconic video games like Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda.

What is Nintendo?

300

 In Naruto, what is the name of Naruto’s signature technique that creates shadow duplicates?

What is Shadow Clone Jutsu?

300

This catastrophic event in 1945 led to Japan’s surrender in World War II.

What are the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

300

What is the name of the traditional Japanese flower arrangement art?

What is ikebana?

300

What is the name of Japan’s famous rice wine?

What is sake?

300

What is the name of the high-speed train system in Japan?

What is the Shinkansen?

400

This manga by Hajime Isayama features humanity fighting against giant humanoid creatures.

What is Attack on Titan?

400

The Meiji Restoration of 1868 restored power to this emperor.

Who is Emperor Meiji?

400

This Japanese theater art form involves elaborate masks and dramatic storytelling.

What is Noh?

400

These savory pancakes, often filled with cabbage, seafood, or pork, are a specialty of Osaka.

What is okonomiyaki?

400

This famous Japanese electronics company is known for its PlayStation gaming consoles.

What is Sony?

500

This groundbreaking cyberpunk anime film, directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, inspired a wave of Western sci-fi movies.

What is Akira?

500

This famous naval battle in 1905 saw Japan defeating the Russian fleet, marking its rise as a world power.

What is the Battle of Tsushima?

500

This annual Japanese festival celebrates cherry blossoms in bloom.

What is Hanami?

500

What is the name of the traditional multi-course Japanese meal that emphasizes seasonal ingredients?

What is kaiseki?

500

This Japanese city is home to the Golden Pavilion and many historic temples.

What is Kyoto?