Special Holidays/Festivals

What months are the season of Autumn in Japan?

• December, January, February

• March, April, May

• June, July, August

• September, October, November

The trees in Japan change to what colours during Autumn?

• Pink and White

• Red, Orange and Yellow

• Green and Purlple

• Blue and Black

Celebrating the Autumn Harvest is which festival?

• Nagasaki Kunchi Festival

• Hina Matsuri (Girl's Day)

• Kodomo No Hi (Children's Day)

• Midori No Hi (Greenery Day)

In Kyoto, they celebrate じだい まつり (Jidai Mastsuri). What is this festival known as in English?

• Festival of the Ages

• Dolls Festival

• Festival of Spirits

• Sports Day

Greenery Day is a national holiday in Japan. How do you say this holiday in Japanese?

• Midori No Hi (みどり の ひ)

• Hina Matsuri (ひな まつり)

• Oban Matsuri (おばん まつり)

• Kurisumasu (クリスマス)

On what date is Greenery Day?

• April 29

• May 1

• June 18

• July 17

Hina Matsuri is known as what in English?

• Girls' Festival

• Boys' Day

• Childrens' Day

• Sports Day

Answer explanation

It is also known as the Doll's Festival

What date is Children's Day (Kodomo No Hi) celebrated on each year?

• May 5

• December 25

• January 1

• February 14

Answer explanation

Children's Day is a Japanese National Holiday which takes place annually on May 5 and is the final celebration in Golden Week

What animal is used on the kites during Children's Day?

• Bird (とり)

• Koi Fish (こい)

• Panda (パンダ)

• Dog (いぬ)

Answer explanation

What day is Hina Matsuri celebrated on each year?

• March 3

• May 5

• February 14

• September 2