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Questions about Japan
Round 1: Easy Japan Trivia Quiz Questions
- What is the capital of Japan?
- Who became the Japanese emperor in 2019?
- Which currency is in use in Japan?
- What is Sakura?
- Japan is the third biggest economy in the world. After which two countries?
- Which two colours are on the flag of Japan?
- What is the largest Japanese island?
- What is Japan’s name in Japanese?
- What is the traditional dress of Japan?
- Which volcano erupted in 1707?
Round 2: Japan General Knowledge Multiple Choice Quiz Questions
- What is the current population of Japan?
- 25.8 million
- 75.8 million
- 105.8 million
- 125.8 million
- What is ‘Shinto’?
- A city
- A type of train
- A religion
- A traditional dish
- What is the most popular western nickname for Japan?
- Land of the Rising Sun
- The red dragon
- Down Under
- Land of Fire
- What is the population of Tokyo?
- 3.96 million
- 6.96 million
- 9.96 million
- 13.96 million
- Which type of deer is also known as the spotted deer or the Japanese deer?
- Muntjac
- Water deer
- Reindeer
- Sika Deer
- What is Kinkaku-ji?
- A mountain peak
- A city
- A temple
- A train station
- What is the other name given to the Japanese macaque?
- Summer Monkey
- Snow Monkey
- Spring Monkey
- Sun Monkey
- In which city can you find Godzilla Road?
- Nara
- Nagoya
- Osaka
- Tokyo
- How is the culture of cuteness in Japan called?
- Hawaii
- Kawaii
- Hakaii
- Kahaii
- If you are taking the fastest train from Tokyo to Osaka, how long will it take?
- 2h30
- 3h30
- 4h30
- 5h30
Round 3: Japan geography Quiz Questions
- What is the highest mountain in Japan?
- What are the 4 main islands of Japan (1 point each)?
- What is the name of the sea between Japan, Russia and Korea?
- What is the longest river in Japan?
- Which range of mountain is Mount Kita part of?
Round 4: Japan Music Quiz Questions
- Which famous Japanese woman was married to John Lennon?
- Hikaru Utada has two nationality. Japanese and?
- Which Japanese singer released the albums “Duty” and “My story”?
- Which band was Namie Amuro part of in 1992?
- What musical genre is Koda Kumi known for?
- Which Japanese singer is known for the songs “Harajuku Iyahoi” and “PonPonPon”?
- What was the name of Daichi Miura’s 2018 album?
- Which city is Masaharu Fukuyama from?
Round 5: Books about Japan & Japanese Literature Quiz Questions
- Which author wrote ‘Almost Transparent Blue’?
- Complete the name of this book by Victoria Abbott Riccardi “Untangling My ________”.
- Who wrote ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’?
- Which book by Will Ferguson was originally called ‘Hokkaido Highway Blues’?
- Which author wrote ‘Kafka on the Shore’?
Round 6: Japan Movies Quiz Questions
- How many samurai are there in the 1954 movie “_______ Samurai”.
- Who directed “Spirited Away” and “My Neighbor Totoro”?
- When was ‘Akira’ released?
- Which 2000 movie stars Tatsuya Fujiwara and Aki Maeda?
- Who directed the 1953 movie Tokyo Story?
- Which actress played Charlotte in Lost In Translation?
- Which British presenter hosted the travel TV show ‘Our Man in Japan’?
- Which Fast and Furious movie has the name of the Japanese city in the title?
Round 7: Japan TV Shows Quiz Questions
- What is Pokémon an abbreviation for in Japan?
- What is Kenji’s job in ‘What Did You Eat Yesterday’?
- In which city is “Alice in Borderland” set?
- What type of series is ‘Erased’?
- In which TV show do you follow a novelist called Shin Michima?
- In Friends, who comes up with the concept of Unagi?
Round 8: Japan History Quiz Questions
- Who was the first emperor of Japan?
- On which side was Japan in WWI – Allies or Axis?
- Which US military based was attack by Japan during WWII?
- On which side was Japan in WWII – Allies or Axis?
- What was the capital of Japan before Tokyo?
- When did Japan become a member of the United Nations?
- Which two Japanese cities were bombed by the US in 1945?
Round 9: Japanese food Quiz Questions
- What type of meat are Kobe and Wagyu?
- Which Japanese dish consists of food battered and deep fried?
- Which meat is used to make Yakitori?
- Are Soba noodles thick or thin?
- Is there rice in Sashimis?
- What broth is used to make Miso Soup?
- What does Donburi mean in Japanese?
- What type of flour is used to make Udon?
Round 10: Japan sports Quiz Questions
- Iwama Ryu, Iwama Shin Shin Aiki Shuren Kai are all forms of which Japanese martial art?
- Where were the Winter Olympics are held in 1998?
- Which sport is Naomi Osaka known for?
- How many times has Tokyo hosted the Summer Olympics?
- Which sport is Mao Asada known for?
- What is the is the top division of the Japan Professional Football League?
- Which sport is Ichiro Suzuki known for?
Round 11: Travel Quiz Questions about Japan
- In which city can you find the Universal Studios in Japan?
- In which city can you find Toyosu Market, the world’s largest fish market?
- What is Shinkansen?
- In which city can you find the imperial palace?
Round 12: Japan Quiz – True or False
- Japan records more earthquakes per year than any other country in the world.
- You can’t ski in Japan.
- Japan is the oldest monarchy in the world.
- There are no singular and plural forms in Japanese.
- There are no volcanoes in Japan.
Round 13: Japan Picture Quiz
Round 14: Japanese Food Picture Quiz
Questions and Answers about Japan
Round 1: Easy Japan Trivia Quiz Questions & Answers
- What is the capital of Japan? Tokyo
- Who became the Japanese emperor in 2019? Naruhito
- Which currency is in use in Japan? Yen
- What is Sakura? Cherry Blossom
- Japan is the third biggest economy in the world. After which two countries? USA and China
- Which two colours are on the flag of Japan? Red and white
- What is the largest Japanese island? Honshu
- What is Japan’s name in Japanese? Nippon (or Nihon)
- What is the traditional dress of Japan? The Kimono
- Which volcano erupted in 1707? Mount Fuji
Round 2: Japan General Knowledge Multiple Choice Quiz Questions & Answers
- What is the current population of Japan? 125.8 million
- What is ‘Shinto’? A religion
- What is the most popular western nickname for Japan? Land of the Rising Sun
- What is the population of Tokyo? 13.96 million
- Which type of deer is also known as the spotted deer or the Japanese deer? Sika Deer
- What is Kinkaku-ji? A temple
- What is the other name given to the Japanese macaque? Snow Monkey
- In which city can you find Godzilla Road? Tokyo
- How is the culture of cuteness in Japan called? Kawaii
- If you are taking the fastest train from Tokyo to Osaka, how long will it take? 2h30
Round 3: Japan geography Quiz Questions & Answers
- What is the highest mountain in Japan? Mount Fuji
- What are the 4 main islands of Japan (1 point each)? Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu
- What is the name of the sea between Japan, Russia and Korea? Sea of Japan
- What is the longest river in Japan? Shinano River
- Which range of mountain is Mount Kita part of? Japanese Alps
Round 4: Japan Music Quiz Questions & Answers
- Which famous Japanese woman was married to John Lennon? Yoko Ono
- Hikaru Utada has two nationality. Japanese and? American
- Which Japanese singer released the albums “Duty” and “My story”? Ayumi Hamasaki
- Which band was Namie Amuro part of in 1992? Super Monkey’s
- What musical genre is Koda Kumi known for? R&B
- Which Japanese singer is known for the songs “Harajuku Iyahoi” and “PonPonPon”? Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
- What was the name of Daichi Miura’s 2018 album? BEST
- Which city is Masaharu Fukuyama from? Nagasaki
Round 5: Books about Japan & Japanese Literature Quiz Questions & Answers
- Which author wrote ‘Almost Transparent Blue’? Ryu Murakami
- Complete the name of this book by Victoria Abbott Riccardi “Untangling My ________”. Chopstick
- Who wrote ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’? Arthur Golden
- Which book by Will Ferguson was originally called ‘Hokkaido Highway Blues’? Hitching rides with Buddha
- Which author wrote ‘Kafka on the Shore’? Haruki Murakami
Round 6: Japan Movies Quiz Questions & Answers
- How many samurai are there in the 1954 movie “_______ Samurai”. Seven
- Who directed “Spirited Away” and “My Neighbor Totoro”? Hayao Miyazaki
- When was ‘Akira’ released? 1988
- Which 2000 movie stars Tatsuya Fujiwara and Aki Maeda? Battle Royale
- Who directed the 1953 movie Tokyo Story? Yasujirō Ozu
- Which actress played Charlotte in Lost In Translation? Scarlett Johansson
- Which British presenter hosted the travel TV show ‘Our Man in Japan’? James May
- Which Fast and Furious movie has the name of the Japanese city in the title? Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
Round 7: Japan TV Shows Quiz Questions & Answers
- What is Pokémon an abbreviation for in Japan? Pocket Monsters
- What is Kenji’s job in ‘What Did You Eat Yesterday’? Hairdresser
- In which city is “Alice in Borderland” set? Tokyo
- What type of series is ‘Erased’? A manga
- In which TV show do you follow a novelist called Shin Michima? Million Yen Women
- In Friends, who comes up with the concept of Unagi? Ross
Round 8: Japan History Quiz Questions & Answers
- Who was the first emperor of Japan? Jimmu Tennō
- On which side was Japan in WWI – Allies or Axis? Allies
- Which US military based was attack by Japan during WWII? Pearl Harbor
- On which side was Japan in WWII – Allies or Axis? Axis
- What was the capital of Japan before Tokyo? Kyoto
- When did Japan become a member of the United Nations? 1956
- Which two Japanese cities were bombed by the US in 1945? Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Round 9: Japanese food Quiz Questions & Answers
- What type of meat are Kobe and Wagyu? Beef
- Which Japanese dish consists of food battered and deep fried? Tempura
- Which meat is used to make Yakitori? Chicken
- Are Soba noodles thick or thin? Thin
- Is there rice in Sashimis? No
- What broth is used to make Miso Soup? Dashi
- What does Donburi mean in Japanese? Bowl
- What type of flour is used to make Udon? Wheat
Round 10: Japan sports Quiz Questions & Answers
- Iwama Ryu, Iwama Shin Shin Aiki Shuren Kai are all forms of which Japanese martial art? Aikido
- Where were the Winter Olympics are held in 1998? Nagano
- Which sport is Naomi Osaka known for? Tennis
- How many times has Tokyo hosted the Summer Olympics? Twice
- Which sport is Mao Asada known for? Figure skating
- What is the is the top division of the Japan Professional Football League? J1 League
- Which sport is Ichiro Suzuki known for? Baseball
Round 11: Travel Quiz Questions & Answers about Japan
- In which city can you find the Universal Studios in Japan? Osaka
- In which city can you find Toyosu Market, the world’s largest fish market? Tokyo
- What is Shinkansen? High-speed train
- In which city can you find the imperial palace? Tokyo
Round 12: Japan Quiz Answers – True or False
- Japan records more earthquakes per year than any other country in the world. True
- You can’t ski in Japan. False
- Japan is the oldest monarchy in the world. True
- There are no singular and plural forms in Japanese. True
- There are no volcanoes in Japan. False
Round 13: Japan Picture Quiz Answers
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Itsukushima Shrine
- Mount Fuji
- Shirakawa-go
- Nara Park
- The Hells of Beppu
- Himeji Castle
- Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Kinkaku-ji
- Tokyo Tower
Round 14: Japanese Food Picture Quiz Answers
- Sushi
- Yakitori
- Udon
- Donburi
- Natto
- Tamagoyaki
- Ramen
- Tonkatsu
- Miso Soup
- Okonomiyaki
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