Japan Group Quizzes

The festival of seeing cherry blossoms is called the Hanami festival in Japanese culture. When is this festival held?

• Spring

• Fall

• Winter

• Summer

Kotatsu is a table with a heater installed underneath and covered with a futon blanket. In what season is the kotatsu often used?

• autumn

• spring

• summer

• winter

In a traditional Shinto Wedding, to cover the “Horns of Jealousy”, the bride wears a special head covering called?

• Tsunokakushi

• Kimono

• Furisode

• Hakama

What does the term “otemoto” mean in Japanese dining etiquette?

• The main dish in a traditional Japanese meal

• The area under or around the dining table

• The act of sharing food with others

• Disposable chopsticks provided in restaurants

1. The Japanese avoid the number four (shi) because it sounds the same as the word for?

• Disaster

• Death

• Contretemps

• War

1. Tokyo comes to life at night, where tourists can find everything from cheap bears and exclusive clubs. Were not included among the recommended best places to experience nightlife?

• Arakawa

• Shibuya

• Ginza

• 1. Roppongi

What table with a heater installed underneath and covered with a futon blanket is called?

• Ojigi

• Kotatsu

• Hashi

• Hori

Historic Kyoto is very interesting and should be visited by tourists. There are 10 million tourists who come to see its beautiful old streets and buildings. It's still unchanged after 1000 years. Which one is the fun fact about Kyoto?

• One of special ancient city

• The capital city of Japan

• The isolated town

• One of the oldest city in Japan

1. Who were the predecessors of geisha and what was their role?

• Maiko: they are experts in traditional tea ceremonies.

• Sumo wrestlers: they were court entertainers.

• Taikomochi: they have a role similar to Western court jesters.

• Samurai: they were skilled warriors and poets in ancient Japan.

Tokyo has a famous landmark which is the Imperial Palace. Why must this place still be preserved as a tourist place?

• Has a strong history

• 1. Has a strolling the grounds

• Has a modern building

• 2. has a bridge made of teak wood