Japanese Festivals Quiz

When is Shōwa Day celebrated?

• 4 May

• 3 May

• 5 May

• 29 April

Which holiday is also known as Boys' Day or the Feast of Banners?

• Greenery Day

• Children's Day

• Shōwa Day

• Constitution Memorial Day

What is the significance of Hina Matsuri?

• To attract health and fortune to families

• To pay tribute to the health of girls

• To honor deceased loved ones

• To celebrate the end of the Endo period

When is the Obon festival celebrated?

• 4 May

• 13 August to 15 August

• 3 May to 5 May

• 29 April to 3 May

What is the legend associated with the Obon festival?

• A disciple of Buddha had a vision of his dead mother

• To attract health and fortune to families

• To pay tribute to the health of girls

• To honor deceased loved ones

What is the main focus of the Obon festival?

• To attract health and fortune to families

• To pay tribute to the health of girls

• To honor deceased loved ones

• To celebrate the end of the Endo period

What is the purpose of the Takatsuki Jazz Street Festival?

• To celebrate Shōwa Day

• To showcase jazz music during Golden Week

• To honor deceased loved ones

• To attract health and fortune to families

Which car race is held on the 4th of May during Golden Week?

• Hina Matsuri

• Takatsuki Jazz Street Festival

• Obon festival

• Super GT Fuji 500 km

What is the traditional and original festival before Children's Day?

• Shōwa Day

• Greenery Day

• Constitution Memorial Day

• Tango no Sekku

What is the purpose of floating lanterns during the Obon festival?

• To honor deceased loved ones

• To showcase jazz music during Golden Week

• To attract health and fortune to families

• To guide the spirits of ancestors to heaven