WorksheetsJapan - General Knowledge
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
Japan is a strato-volcanic archipelago consisting of over 6,800 islands, but how many are referred to as the “home islands”?
5
7
3
4
According to the October 2018 census, what is the approximate population of Japan?
127 million
105 million
121 million
143 million
On 30 April 2019 Emperor Akihito abdicated, the first to do so since 1817. With the succession of his son Naruhito on 1 May 2019, Japan changed its Imperial Era from Heisei to what name?
Rekiō
Shōwa
Reiwa
Meiji
Travel around Japan is made easy via the high speed and efficient bullet trains, which are also known as:
Kansai
Shinkansen
Haneda
Fukushima
Traditionally, sumo is recognized as Japan’s national sport. The highest ranked professional wrestlers are called by what title?
Ozeki
Yakuza
Komusubi
Yokozuna
Frankston’s sister city relationship with Susono was officially proclaimed on 22 February in which year?
1995
1982
1975
1992
The iconic Mount Fuji is Japan’s most famous landmark – how high is Mount Fuji?
3976 metres
3767 metres
3776 metres
3796 metres
Hinomaru is more commonly known as what?
The Japanese Flag
Tokyo Airport
The National Anthem
The Japanese Parliament
The popular Japanese pastime karaoke literally means what?
Singing alone
Empty orchestra
Embarrassing time
Liberating spirit
Which of the following is NOT a traditional Japanese dish?
Sushi
Sashimi
Okonomiyaki
Kimchi
What is the unit of currency used in Japan?
Yuan
Yen
Baht
Won
What is the tallest structure in Japan?
Tokyo Tower
Toranomon Hills
Tokyo Skytree
Eiffel Tower
What should you do when you enter a Japanese home?
Bow 3 times
Remove your hat
Kneel at once
Remove your shoes
In which city would you find the famous Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)?
Kyoto
Osaka
Tokyo
Yokohama
Where is the Frankston Susono Japanese Garden located?
Susono Way
Frankston Civic Centre
Frankston Waterfront
Frankston High School
