Festivals
Motorsport
Sumo
Baseball
Kabuki
100

What are tanzaku?

Paper strips for writing wishes

100

Which circuit is found at the foot of Mount Fuji?

Fuji Speedway

100

How do sumo wrestlers begin each match?

They sprinkle salt, face each other and stomp their feet.

100

When was baseball first introduced to Japan?

1872

100
Can women perform in Kabuki?

No

200

When does golden week occur in Japan?

April - May

200

Which Japanese car brands have a strong presence in various racing series?

Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Toyota, Honda

200

What is the traditional outfit that sumo wrestlers wear?

Mawashi (loin cloth)

200

Who introduced Baseball to Japan?

Horace Wilson

200
How long do kabuki performances usually last?

5-6 hours each, lasting all day

300

What is ehomaki? How is it eaten?

A special type of sushi eaten facing a certain direction
300

What motorsport discipline takes place on dirt tracks in Japan?

Drifting

300

How are sumo wrestlers treated in Japan?

They are treated with high respect, like celebrities

300
What are fight songs in Japanese baseball culture?

Songs sung by fans to cheer on their teams

300

What types of stories does Kabuki tell?

Historical events and stories

400

How do priests initiate the Yamayaki festival?

They bless the earth and set a hill on fire

400

Which motorcycle race in Japan lasts for 8 hours?

Suzuka 8 hours

400

What is the highest rank of sumo wrestler?

Yokozuna

400

What is an example of Baseball's influence on Japanese popular culture?

There are multiple anime's made about baseball
400

What do people usually eat during kabuki performances?

People bring lunchboxes and snacks and drinks

500

Which Japanese festival is Miss Mattin's favourite?

Tanabata

500

Who is considered one of the pioneers of drifting and the birthplace of this sport?

Kunimitsu Takahashi

500

How do sumo wrestlers maintain their physical and mental fitness?

Intense diets, strict workouts and mental preparation

500

How many teams are in the Nippon Professional Baseball League?

12 teams

500

What do performers wear during kabuki?

Elaborate makeup and costumes that help represent different characters and roles