Japanese Quiz

Does Hello Kitty have any brothers or sisters?

• Yes, she has a twin sister.
• Yes, she has an older brother.
• No, she's an only child.

When was first しんかんせん created?

• 1964
• 1974
• 1984

Kansai International Airport in Osaka was the first airport in the world to do what?

• Have a zoo
• Be built underground
• Be built on water

At Japanese sports events, where and when do the supporters' brass bands play?

• Near the refreshment stand, during halftime.
• In the stands, during the game.
• On the field, before the game.

In which aquatic event did a Japanese athlete win two gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics?

• Diving
• Synchronized swimming
• Breaststroke

What color are the garbage bags used by most households in Japan?

• Black
• Transparent or semi-transparent
• The same as traffic signals: red, green, and yellow

Which of these functions is NOT included in the latest Japanese photo sticker machines?

• They can make you look cuter, such as by enlarging your eyes.
• They can send the sticker images to your cell phone.
• They can record your voice.

At Japanese sports events, where and when do the supporters' brass bands play?

• Near the refreshment stand, during halftime.
• In the stands, during the game.
• On the field, before the game.

What number do you dial in Japan if there is a fire?

• 119
• 110
• 000

Which of these statements about Japanese custard pudding, a favorite dessert among kids, is FALSE?

• It's wobbly like jelly when scooped up with a spoon.
• You can buy liter-sized puddings.
• There are about 100 different kinds across Japan.