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Japan and Japanese - Maru x Batsu Quiz

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    Test your knowledge of Japanese culture, history and language
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  • The capital of Japan was once called Edo
    ⭕️  Tokyo was once referred to as Edo.
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  • The first atomic bomb ever used as a weapon of war was on Nagasaki, 9 August 1945
    ❌. The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945.
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  • Sushi means raw fish
    ❌. Sushi means vinegared rice.
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  • Mt Fuji is a dormant volcano
    ❌. Most geologists consider it to be an active volcano!
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  • Japan has a rainy season in October each year.
    ❌ Japan's rainy season is from the beginning of June until middle of July.
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  • Pokémon was originally a video game before it became an anime.
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  • The Japanese video game company Nintendo originally made playing cards.
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  • Miso soup is made with fermented soybean paste.
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  • The Japanese government once issued a national Pokémon-themed driver’s license.
    ❌ Yeah nah.
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  • The "Sea of Japan" (to the west of Japan) is referred to as the "Sea of Korea" by South Korea.
    ❌....but South Korea claims it should be called the "East Sea"
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  • The games "Super Mario" and "The Legend of Zelda" were created by the same person
    ⭕️. They were created by Shigeru Miyamoto
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  • “Hanami” is the tradition of planting cherry blossom trees.
    ❌. It is "flower viewing", which occurs when the cherry blossom trees are in bloom.
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  • Most of Japan's electricity is produced by renewable sources.
    ❌. Like most developed countries, Japan relies predominantly on fossil fuels for its electricity production.
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  • In Japan, you cannot turn the camera shutter sound off when taking a picture using your phone.
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  • Wifi was invented in Japan
    ❌. It was invented in Australia!
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  • Japan isn't legally allowed to have a military force
    ⭕️. However, this clause in their constitution has been "reinterpreted" to mean they cannot maintain an offensive capability.
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