Random Japanese Facts

What do people throw at the oni during Setsubun?

True or False: In Japan it is rude to eat whilst walking.

True or False: When sitting at a table for a meal, you sit the most important person closest to the door.

What percentage of the world's volcanoes exist in Japan? a) 10% b) 15% c) 20% d) 30%

The world's largest fish market is in which Japanese city? a) Tokyo b) Hiroshima c) Sapporo d) Osaka

What is the Japanese name for Girls' Day in Japan?

What is Japan's official national sport?

True or False: When sitting in a car, you sit the most important person in the front passenger seat.

Name 3 popular modern Japanese sports.

True or False: When wearing a kimono, the left flap must go over the right flap.

True or False: Japan's national anthem, 'Kimi Ga Yo' is the world's oldest anthem.

What is the Japanese name for Children's Day in Japan?

Name 3 traditional Japanese sports.

True or False: It is OK to slurp while you eat your noodles.

Japan is composed of ___________ islands. a) 4. b) 200. c) 1500. d) 3000 +

Daruma dolls come without any eyes. What determines how the eyes are filled in? a) goal setting b) marriage c) wish making d) death

How many years of training does it take to become a fugu (pufferfish) chef? a) 3. b) 5. c) 9 d) 11

Name the four main islands of Japan.