wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Japan Trivia

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is based on the belief and worship of the kami. Rituals of offering to the kami and communicating with it becomes part of their culture and way of life more than as a religion.

a)

Nihonism

b)

Taoism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Shintoism

2.

He is the 126th monarch according to Japan's traditional order of succession. He acceded to the Chrysanthemum throne following the abdication of his Father. The newest Emperor of Japan

a)

Hirohito

b)

Naruhito

c)

Akihito

d)

Purohito

3.

It is Japan's bicameral legislature composed of a lower house called the House of Representatives, and an upper house, called the House of Councillors.

a)

Chiyoda

b)

Kokusai

c)

Shinzo

d)

Diet

4.

The northernmost of Japan’s main islands, is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs (onsen) and ski areas.

a)

Honshu

b)

Hokkaido

c)

Kyushu

d)

Shikoku

5.

It is the center for youth fashion and culture, and its streets are the birthplace to many of Japan's fashion and entertainment trends. Famous landmark is the Hachiko statue and the famous pedestrian crossing.

a)

Shinjuku

b)

Ikebukuro

c)

Ginza

d)

Shibuya

6.

Famous 333 feet steel structure similar to the Eiffel Tower of Paris, France.

a)

Asakusa Tower

b)

Shinagawa Tower

c)

Tokyo Tower

d)

Akihabara Tower

7.

It was the seat of power for the Tokugawa shogunate, which ruled Japan from 1603 to 1868. It was the former name of Tokyo.

a)

Chiba

b)

Edo

c)

Meiji

d)

Reiwa

8.

Nara's most popular temple and tourist attraction, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site which houses the largest Buddha structure in Japan.

a)

Horyuji

b)

Todaiji

c)

Katsura

d)

Ise

9.

Japan is known around the world for its cherry blossom viewing festival which is an important custom and are held all over Japan during the spring.

a)

Hanaji

b)

Hanachi

c)

Hanabi

d)

Hanami

10.

The Japanese seating style on formal occasions where he must first be kneeling on the floor, folding one's legs underneath one's thighs, while resting the buttocks on the heels.

a)

Seiji

b)

Seiza

c)

Seiki

d)

Seikatsu

11.

Despite its deadly potential, the pufferfish or blowfish has been a famous delicacy in Japan. What is its Japanese name?

a)

fubu

b)

fugu

c)

fuzu

d)

fuju

12.

A prefecture is a district or town under the control of a special official called a prefect used in Japan. Presently, this is the number of prefectures in Japan

a)

45

b)

47

c)

49

d)

51

13.

The national anthem with the oldest lyrics and the shortest number of characters with a length of 11 measures and 32 characters. It is titled as...

a)

Kimiyoga

b)

Kimigiyo

c)

Kimigayo

d)

Kimigoya

14.

It is a buzzing shopping hub famous for its electronics retailers, venues specializing in manga, anime and video games, toys, trading cards and collectibles. Staff dressed as maids or butlers serve tea and desserts at nearby maid cafes.

a)

Akibihara

b)

Akbahira

c)

Akihabara

d)

Akihabira

15.

It was one of the two World War II bomb sites suffering an Allied nuclear attack in August 1945. The event is memorialized at the city’s Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park.

a)

Nagoyaki

b)

Nagaraya

c)

Nigisaki

d)

Nagasaki