Thanksgiving
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Long in the Tooth
100

American Thanksgiving will be held on what date this year?

November 28

100

This national holiday in Japan is on November 3.

Culture Day (Bunka no hi)

100

On November 22rd, 1963, who was assassinated in America?

John F. Kennedy

100

How old is the oldest person in Japan?

a. 108 years old   b. 113 years old   c. 116 years old

c. 116 years old    Tomiko Itooka  

200

What bird is usually served for dinner on this day?

Turkey

200

This holiday on November 23 in Japan is to show appreciation for workers.

Labor Thanksgiving Day (Kinro Kansha no Hi)

200

In November 1971, the Japanese government agreed to US conditions for the return of this prefecture back to Japan's control.

Okinawa

200

In what prefecture do women in Japan live the longest?

a. Shiga     b. Okayama    c. Kyoto

b. Okayama

300

What is the day after Thanksgiving called?

Black Friday (the busiest shopping day of the year)

300

Around mid-November, what event do youngsters get excited about? 

7-5-3    (Shichi-go-san)

300

November 9, 1799, this person overthrew the French government and became its new leader.

Napoleon Bonaparte

300

What religious group is known for its longevity?

Seventh Day Adventists

400

What month is Canadian Thanksgiving held? 

October

400

What city is Gion Odori Festival held? 

Kyoto

400

On November 22, 2005, this woman became the first female leader of Germany

Angela Merkel

400

What percentage of Japanese people today are over 65 years old?


29.1%

500

Which US president proclaimed Thanksgiving to be an official holiday?

a. Washington      b. Lincoln    c. F. D. Roosevelt

b. Lincoln

500

The final major sumo tournament of the year occurs in this city. a. Tokyo b. Nagoya  c. Fukuoka  d. Naha

c. Fukuoka

500

In 1947, what royal wedding took place on November 20?

Princess Elizabeth married Phillip Mountbatten

500

Which country has the largest percentage of people over 65 years old?

a. Japan    b. S. Korea   c. Monaco   d. Italy

c. Monaco