History of Japan Quiz

What event did Japan host in 1964 for the first time and will again in 2020?

What was the capital of Japan prior to 1868?

Which work of Katsushika Hokusai is considered to be the most recognizable painting of Japanese art in the world?

From which region does Karate originate?

What type of natural disaster devastated the northern parts of Honshu in 2011?

Which nuclear plant melted down in 2011 as a consequence of the above?

Who was the emperor of Japan during World War II?

Which were the two cities that were struck by Atomic bombs?

What was the title of the military dictator of Japan during most of the period spanning from 1185 to 1868?

What "T" name was given to the government of the above between 1600–1868?

The treaty of Portsmouth ended the war against which country in 1905?

By what name was Tokyo formerly known as prior to 1868?

What people attempted to invade Japan in the 13th century twice, but were hit by typhoons both times?

Which type of Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the 12th century?

Which Marshal Admiral is considered to be the mastermind of the Pearl Harbor attack?

Which American general led the Allied occupation of Japan durign World War II?

Which emperor transformed Japan from an isolationist feudal state to an industrialized world power and moved the capital to Tokyo in 1868?

Who is considered to be the longest-serving prime minister in Japanese history?

Which European country was the first to reach Japan?

Which animator directed "Spirited Away" and "My Neighbor Totoro"?

What stock market index has been measuring the performance of the 225 publicly owned major companies in Japan since its foundation in 1950?

Murasaki Shikibu's "The Tale of Genji", written between 1000–1012, is widely considered to be the first of what type of literary work in the history of the world?