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POKEMON ポケモン
ANIME/MANGAアニメと漫画
MUSIC 日本の音楽
HISTORY 日本の歴史
FILM 日本の映画
100
What is Ash’s first Pokemon in the T.V. show? A. Charizard B. Professor Oak C. Pikachu D. Bulbasaur
C. Pikachu
100
Which one of these anime/manga genres is aimed at girls aged between 10 and 18? A. Shounen B. Seinen C. Josei D. Shoujo
D. Shoujo
100
What Japanese pop group sings the song Macaroni (マカロニ) A. BabyMetal B. Perfume C. Scandal D. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
B. Perfume
100
Which of the following Japanese cities has never been declared a national capital of Japan? A. Kyoto B. Edo C. Tokyo D. Sapporo
D. Sapporo
100
What filmmaker created such classics as Seven Samurai, Rashomon, and Ikiru? A. Masaki Kobayashi B. Akira Kurosawa C. Kenji Mizoguchi D. Yasujiro Ozu
B. Akira Kurosawa
200
What year did the Pokemon anime initially premiere? A. 1996 B. 1997 C. 1998 D. 1999
B. 1997
200
Currently, how many volumes of Naruto have been released? A. 70 B. 71 C. 72 D. 73
C. 72
200
In what year did Japanese pop girl band Perfume form? A. 2000 B. 2001 C. 2002 D. 2003
A. 2000
200
What European country was the first to reach Japan? A. Holland B. England C. Spain D. Portugal
D. Portugal
200
What year was the first Godzilla movie released? A. 1949 B. 1952 C. 1954 D. 1958
C. 1954
300
How many new Pokemon were introduced in Pokemon Gold and Silver? A. 40 B. 69 C. 85 D. 100
D. 100
300
What is the first Studio Ghibli movie? A. Laputa Castle in the Sky B. Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind C. My Neighbor Totoro D. Castle of Cagliostro
A. Laputa Castle in the Sky
300
What band’s song is played during Death Note’s second opening theme? A. Dir En Grey B. Loudness C. Maximum the Hormone D. Sigh
C. Maximum the Hormone
300
What magnitude was the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake? A. 7.1 B. 7.9 C. 8.3 D. 8.6
B. 7.9
300
On what Japanese short story writer did Akira Kurosawa base his movie Rashomon? A. Hiroko Minagawa B. Matsutaro Kawaguchi C. Koji Yanagi D. Ryunosuke Akutagawa
D. Ryunosuke Akutagawa
400
How many Pokemon types currently exist? A. 16 B. 17 C. 18 D. 19
C. 18
400
In the anime Death Note, what Shinigami initially fell in love with the female leading character Misa? A. Rem B. Zellogi C. Gelus D. Sidoh
C. Gelus
400
What ancient Japanese percussive instrument is commonly the size of a wine barrel? A. Tsunami B. Kakko C. Den-Den Daiko D. Taiko
D. Taiko
400
What country helped Japan modernize the country’s understanding of technology and science in the mid-1800s? A. The Netherlands B. England C. Spain D. Portugal
A. The Netherlands
400
What was the first Japanese film in color? A. Gate of Hell B. Carmen Comes Home C. Seven Samurai D. The Burmese Harp
B. Carmen Comes Home
500
What 6 Pokemon were on Red’s team in the original Pokemon Gold/Silver/Crystal games? A. Pikachu, Snorlax, Espeon, Blastoise, Venusaur, Charizard B. Raichu, Snorlax, Lapras, Venusaur, Blastoise, Charizard C. Pikachu, Snorlax, Umbreon, Blastoise, Venusaur, Charizard D. Pikachu, Snorlax, Lapras, Blastoise, Venusaur, Charizard
A. Pikachu, Snorlax, Espeon, Blastoise, Venusaur, Charizard
500
In what anime is the research organization ‘SERN’ from? A. Steins Gate B. Gantz C. Welcome to the N.H.K. D. Darker Than Black
A. Steins Gate
500
How many members does Japanese idol girl group AKB48 currently have? A. 96 B. 103 C. 127 D. 142
C. 127
500
What was Japan’s greatest external threat during the Kamakura period (1185-1333 A.D.)? A. Western Merchants B. Mongol Invasion C. Chinese Domination D. Hun Invasion
B. Mongol Invasion
500
Who was the first female Japanese performer to appear in a professional film? A. Tokuko Nagai Takagi B. Naomi Kawase C. Machiko Kyo D. Chiyoko Okura
A. Tokuko Nagai Takagi