Japanese Culture
What does the red circle on the red flag mean?
The Sun
What animal was returned to China from Adventure World and Ueno Zoo?
The Giant Panda
What tax did U.S. President Trump use in talks with other countries.
Tariffs
(Kanzei)
Who is the Japanese player who was chosen as MVP for the fourth time in Major League Baseball in America?
Shohei Ohtani
Who is the face on the new 10,000 bill?
Eiichi Shibusawa
What food do kappa like?
Cucumbers
What is the name of the mascot character of the Osaka Expo?
Myaku-Myaku
Which area, often described as an “open-air prison”, has been under Israeli attack for a year?
The Gaza Strip
Who is the famous American singer who announced her engagement to NFL player Travis Kelce in August 2025?
Taylor Swift
Which Kanji was chosen as the 2025 Kanji of the year?
Bear (熊)
In the story of Momotaro, in which order does he meet the bird, monkey, and dog?
1. dog
2. monkey
3. bird
What was the lunar (moon) event that happened in September when the whole moon looked dark?
A total lunar eclipse
(Kaiki Gesshoku)
In which country did a team from Yamagata University find 303 new Nazca lines?
Peru
Which animated movie made the most money in 2025 in Japan?
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1 - Akaza Returns
Which school had its 100th birthday in 2025?
Komagome Gakuen
What is the name of the Japanese sun goddess?
Amaterasu
Sanae Takaichi became the 104th Prime Minister of Japan. Which prefecture is she from?
Nara Prefecture
From which famous museum was royal jewelry stolen?
The Louvre Museum
Which manga celebrated its 40th birthday?
Dragon Ball
What is the name of the “Chiikawa” entertainment spot that opened at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro in July 2025?
Chiikawa Park
In old Japanese stories, what is the animal that causes earthquakes?
Catfish
(Namuzu)
Which member of the Imperial Family became an adult in 2025?
Prince Hisahito
Which U.S. Coin will stop being made in 2026?
The one cent-coin (The Penny)
In October 2025, in which sport did the Japanese national team win a historic comeback victory against the Brazilian national team?
Soccer (Football)
Which ocean animal was captured on film alive for the first time in 2025?
The Colossal Squid