Japanese Culture and Geography Quiz

While shopping for a new jacket, Nora noticed the letters YKK on the zipper and wondered what YKK stands for. Can you help her identify the correct meaning of YKK?

• Yoshida Kage Kollector

• Yukon Kite Kiteshooter

• Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha

• Yamato Koi Kultures

During a school project on global manufacturing, Avery discovered that YKK produces an estimated number of zippers each year. How many zippers does YKK produce annually?

• 5 billion

• 10 billion

• 7 billion

• 1 billion

What is the primary reason for the high frequency of earthquakes in Japan?

• Presence of unicorns

• Japan is haunted

• Located across three tectonic plates

• Overuse of fireworks

During a geography class, Samuel asked, 'Approximately how many earthquakes strike Japan every year?'

• 500

• 1500

• 100

• 3000

Elijah is studying geography and wonders how much of Japan's land is mountainous. Can you help him?

• 50%

• 25%

Olivia is planning a trip from Tokyo to Nagoya and wants to use the fastest mode of transportation. What will she likely take, considering the Chuo Shinkansen line is set to make the journey in just 40 minutes?

• Steam Engine

• Bullet Trains

• Roller Coasters

• Bicycles

During a cultural exchange program in Tokyo, Emma is learning about local dining etiquette. What is an accepted practice while eating noodles in Japan?

• Using a fork

• Slurping noodles loudly

• Eating silently

• Spitting out the food

During a cultural studies class, Avery asked Arjun and Scarlett, 'What are manga?'

• Italian pastries

• Indian novels

• Japanese comics or graphic novels

• Chinese paintings

During a school quiz, Benjamin asked Sophia and Arjun, 'In which country is Sumo considered the national sport?'

• United States

• China

• Japan

• India

During a cultural studies class, Aria was asked about traditional Japanese sports. What category does Sumo fall under in Japan?

• Gendai budō

• Ballet

• Rugby

• Sumo