Luck in Japan Quiz

What are Fukubukuro lucky bags?

• Indian wedding decorations

• Chinese traditional clothing

• Japanese New Year custom where merchants fill bags with unknown contents and sell them at a substantial discount

• Korean street food

What is the significance of Daruma dolls in Japanese culture?

• They represent bad luck and should be avoided.

• They are only given to children as toys.

• They are considered a symbol of perseverance and good luck.

• They are used as a form of currency in Japan.

What do the raised left paw of Maneki-neko lucky cat figurines symbolize?

• Signifying a wish for wealth and prosperity

• Representing a desire for good health and happiness

• Inviting good fortune and customers

• Warding off bad luck and evil spirits

What is the traditional color of Maneki-neko lucky cat figurines?

• The traditional color of Maneki-neko lucky cat figurines is blue.

• The traditional color of Maneki-neko lucky cat figurines is black.

• The traditional color of Maneki-neko lucky cat figurines is white.

• The traditional color of Maneki-neko lucky cat figurines is red.

What do people do with Fukubukuro lucky bags in Japan?

• Return them to the store for a refund

• Donate them to charity

• Use them as regular shopping bags

• Buy and open for surprise items at a discounted price

What is the common material used to make Daruma dolls?

• Plastic

• Metal

• Papier-mâché

• Wood

What is the purpose of the blank eyes of Daruma dolls?

• To allow the owner to set a goal or make a wish

• To make the doll look more realistic

• To represent blindness

• To scare away evil spirits

What is the origin of Maneki-neko lucky cat figurines?

• Thailand

• Korea

• China

• Japan

What do people do with Daruma dolls after their wishes come true?

• They throw the Daruma doll away.

• They paint in one of the eyes of the Daruma doll.

• They burn the Daruma doll in a fire.

• They bury the Daruma doll in the ground.

What is the most common color of Fukubukuro lucky bags?

• Yellow

• Green

• Blue

• Red