Ultimate Japan Quiz

Main Islands

Tallest mountain

Largest lake

Longest river

Island where karate originated from

Giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea, whose name is derived from Japanese

Capital city, the biggest one in the world

Former name of above

Former capital city, famous for many ancient temples and shrines

Second biggest metro area, known for food and entertainment

Third biggest metro area, known for car manufacturing

Major city south of capital, where large container port is located

Northernmost major Japanese city, known for snow festival

Biggest city on island #3

City known for beef, one of the best in world

Cities struck by atomic bomb in 1945

Famous giant torii gate located on water

Famous 'old' district in capital known for its temples

District in capital known for anime, manga and video games

Famous scramble crossing in capital

Busiest railway station in the world

Tallest tower in the world, which is 634 meters tall

Tallest building in Japan, which is 325 meters tall

Famous castle known also as 'White Heron Castle'

Famous buddhist temple made from gold

Shrine known for trails with thousands of torii gates

Ancient village in Gifu Prefecture

Temple, which is the oldest building in Japan and the oldest wooden building in the world

Mountainous town near capital known for hot springs, lakes and volcanic scenery

District in city #3 known for its nightlife, food and eye-catching neons

Famous race track, where Formula 1 competes

Japanese dynasty, which is the longest reigning one in human history

American naval base and port, located in Hawaii, which was attacked by the Japanese on December 7, 1941

WW2 Japanese pilots, whose name means 'divine wind', known for suicidal attacks on enemy targets

Country that Japan warred with during 1904 and 1905

Title, which was given to military dictators during most of the time between 1185 and 1868

Name given to above during Edo period from 1603-1868

Isolationist policy of above, which severly limited relations of Japan with other countries and unabled foreigners to enter Japan and Japanese to leave

Artificial island, which was only place in Japan open for Westerners and trade during above

Nation which tried to invade Japan twice in 13th century, but lost to typhoons both times

Japanese work of literature written in 11th century, believed to be the world's oldest novel

Longest reigning emperor of Japan

Emperor which transformed Japan from isolated, feudal society to highly industrialized world power

Japanese prime minister during World War II, known for his atrocious and violent leadership

Admiral, considered the mastermind of attack on American naval base, mentioned earlier

Longest serving prime minister of Japan, assassinated on 8 July 2022

Current Prime Minister of Japan

Ukiyo-e artist, author of 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'

Famous animator, director and manga artist, creator of 'Spirited Away' and 'Howl's Moving Castle'

Famous filmmaker and painter, regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema

Artist, singer, songwriter and peace activist, John Lennon's wife

One of the best baseball players of all time

Widely acclaimed video game designer, director, producer and writer, 'Metal Gear Solid' creator

Japanese warrior and member of military nobility

Moral code of above concerning attitudes, behavior and lifestyle

Sword used by a warrior above

Stealthy, covert agent in feudal Japan, employed especially for espionage and assassinations

Member of a professional class of women whose occupation is to entertain men

Form of wrestling in which a contestant loses if he is forced out of the ring or if any part of his body except the soles of his feet touches the ground

Type of self-defence that does not involve weapons and is done as a sport

Name of Japanese tea drinking ceremony

Traditional Japanese garment and dress which literally means 'thing to wear'

Name for country's hot springs and the bathing facilities and traditional inns around them

Name for old, traditional Japanese inn

Unlined cotton summer kimono, worn in casual settings such as summer festivals

Japan's two traditional religions

Name for class of supernatural entities and spirits in Japanese folklore

Name for gods in religion #1

Goddes of Sun, considered most important one of above

Member of Japanese organized crime organizations or mafia

Japanese word for true feelings of as person and its real thoughts

Opposite word, which means one's behavior and opinions displayed in public

Dish made with Japanese rice, seasoned with rice vinegar, raw seafood and vegetables

Quick-cooking noodles, typically served in a broth with meat and vegetables, originating from city #5's Chinatown

Dish consisting of thin slices of meat, tofu, and vegetables cooked in soy sauce and sugar

Dish of fermented soybeans with a strong smell and gluey texture

Savory pancake dish, filled with cabbage and other veggies, cooked on a teppan

Dish made of wheat batter and filling, usually octopus or a similar type of seafood

Breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet with panko, cut into slices

Thick noodle made from wheat flour, boiled in hot water, served with broth

Seafood, meat and vegetables that have been battered and deep fried

Dish consisting of fish or meat marinated in soy sauce and grilled.

River eel, usually grilled over charcoal and lacquered with a sweet barbecue sauce

Name of Japanese beef, one of the best in the world

Name of Japanese bullet trains, fastest in the world

Biggest car manufacturer in Japan (2nd in the world), headquartered in city with the same name

Video games consoles brand, that created Wii, Game Boy and 'Mario'

Highest grossing media franchise of all time, owned partially by company above

Best selling manga of all time

Anime and manga about humans living in walled cities and fighting giant humanoid creatures.

Anime and manga about high school student, that found notebook with supernatural abilities.

Anime and manga about fighting demons and protecting humanity from them, by group of characters including protagonist.

Biggest camera manufacturer in the world

Renowned instrument and motorcycle manufacturer

Best selling console series, created by Sony

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