Originally meaning "home," this term applies to those whose interests are deeply rooted in anime/manga-related hobbies.
What is Otaku (オタク)?
100
A blend of ancient Japanese folk practices and spirit worship, this indigenous belief system became the state religion during the Meiji era.
What is Shinto (神道)?
100
An un-rhymed poem of three lines and 17 syllables, with 5 syllables in the first line, 7 in the second, and 5 in the third.
What is Haiku (俳句)?
100
This mountain is the tallest in Japan.
What is Mt. Fuji (富士山)?
200
What does this word mean?
びよういん
Beauty parlor.
200
This neighborhood of Tokyo has its own stop on the JR East Yamanote line and is the major shopping district specializing in electronic goods.
What is Akihabara (秋葉原)?
200
This American Naval officer came to the Japanese archipelago in 1853 and forcibly opened the Tokugawa government to international trade.
Who is Commodore Matthew Perry?
200
This Japanese style of flower arrangement uses a more "minimalist" approach.
What is Ikebana (生け花)?
200
This is the prefecture where the largest snow festival in Japan takes place every year.
What is Hokkaido (北海道)?
300
How are these kanji read and what do they mean in English?
料理
りょうり (Ryouri)
Cooking
300
This four member, female-only team of manga artists has produced works such as "Cardcaptor Sakura," "Chobits," and "Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles."
Who is CLAMP?
300
This period of Japanese history, also known as the last classical era, lasted from 794-1185 and is noted for its arts, especially poetry and literature.
What is the Heian Era/Period (平安時代)?
300
This shrine is believed to be the resting place of the sun goddess, Amaterasu.
What is Ise Jingu/Shrine (伊勢神宮)?
300
Japan has this many prefectures.
What is 47?
400
What particle should be placed in the space below?
毎日、図書館＿＿音楽を聞きながら勉強します。
で
400
This J-Pop group is made up of three women from Hiroshima who all have the character "香" in their name.
What is Perfume?
400
Perhaps the most well-known ninja historically, this man was an ally of Tokugawa Ieyasu in his conquest for reign over feudal Japan in the 16th century.
Who is Hattori Hanzou (服部半蔵)?
400
This style of Japanese theatre uses masks, few stage props, elaborate robes, and has an all male cast.
What is Noh (能)?
400
This temple is home to the largest bronze statue of the Buddha in the world.
What is Toudai-ji (東大寺)?
500
What is the keigo word for "聞く"?
伺う（うかがう）
500
Nintendo produced this game long before the video game industry was even thought of.
What is Hanafuda (花札)?
500
Founded by Takasugi Shinsaku in the Bakumatsu period, this small group of Choshu domain warriors fought against pro-shogunate movements.
What is the Kiheitai (奇兵隊)?
500
This aesthetic concept is an essential component in Japanese culture, centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection, and is commonly found in the art of tea ceremony, Japanese poetry, and Japanese gardening.
What is Wabi-sabi (侘寂)?
500
Okinawa officially became a prefecture of Japan in this year.