Japan is one of the many East Asian countries that are so rich with a unique history that its culture transcends geographical borders. Competing as one of the most populated places in the world, the small island contains millions of people in rural areas like Shirakawa and metropolitan cities like Tokyo.
Now, people all over the world have access to this information through their phones or computer screens. We can also thank Japan for popularizing delicious foods like sushi, ramen, matcha, mochi, and more.
How much do you know about ancient Japanese dynasties? Could you locate Osaka on a map? What about Japanese fashion, television, and casual activities? If you cannot answer these questions, it’s time to brush up on your knowledge with this quiz.
By the end of this list of Japan trivia questions and answers, you should be an expert in all things Japan. Test your knowledge and learn something new with this Japan quiz.
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The Japanese art of paper folding is called what?
Clogging
Stomping
Sushi
Origami
The 1854 Treaty of Kanagawa opened two ports in Japan to which country?
Britain
China
France
United States
Which of these Japanese islands is the largest?
Shikoku
Hokkaido
Kyushu
Honshu
Which of these foods comes from the cuisine of Japan?
Goulash
Tacos
Sushi
Pizza
What are Japanese animated productions usually featuring hand-drawn or computer animation?
Nintendo
Anime
Haiku
Karaoke
What widely practiced cultural activity in Japan means “empty orchestra” in Japanese?
Nintendo
Anime
Haiku
Karaoke
What skyscraper is the tallest structure in Japan?
Canton Tower
Tokyo Skytree
Taipei 101
Shanghai Tower
Which of the following is not a Japanese company?
Nintendo
Nokia
Toyota
Honda
What is the name of the strait that separates the two Japanese islands of Shikoku and Kyushu?
Bingo
Mango
Bungo
Chochiko
Which primate from the mountains of Japan keeps warm in winter by bathing in hot volcanic springs?
Macaque
Orangutan
Lemur
Bonobos
What word which means “sun-origin” do Japanese people call their country?
Nissan
Honda
Nippon
Panasonic
The island country of Japan is located on which continent?
Asia
Europe
Australia
South America
The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge in Japan connects Kobe with which island?
Honshu Island
Awaji Islands
Kiusu Island
Shikoku Island
Japan’s feudal era was characterized by the emergence and dominance of what ruling class of warriors?
Seppuku
Samurai
Katana
Shinigami
What is the largest freshwater lake in Japan?
Lake Tempe
Pulicat Lake
Lake Fuji
Lake Biwa
What mountain, which stands at 3,776 meters, is the highest point in Japan?
Mount Fuji
Mount Elbrus
Mount Everest
Mount McKinley
Which of the following is a humanoid robot designed and developed by the Japanese company Honda?
Mega Man
ASIMO
Siri
Astro Boy
What is the Japanese New Year called?
Honshu
Kimono
Shogatsu
Origami
What popular Japanese food is often served with sweet, pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce?
Miso Soup
Ramen
Sake
Sushi
According to a 1649 decree, what type of clothing could Japanese peasants wear?
Linen Or Canvas
Silk
Wool
Cotton Or Hemp
On what island of Japan is Tokyo located?
Shikoku
Kyushu
Hokkaido
Honshu
What is the capital of Japan, and the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace?
Seoul
Shanghai
Beijing
Tokyo
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