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WorksheetsJapanese celebrations
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
On which Japanese celebration day would you hear this phrase
"Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi"
Setsubun February 3
Oshougatsu January 1
Hina matsuri March 3
Kodomo no ni May 5
In the lead up to which Japanese celebration day would you see these hanging everywhere?
Setsubun February 3
Oshougatsu January 1
Hina matsuri March 3
Kodomo no ni May 5
In the lead up to which Japanese celebration day would you see these displayed inside homes and in shops?
Setsubun February 3
Oshougatsu January 1
Hina matsuri March 3
Kodomo no ni May 5
In the lead up to which Japanese celebration day would you see these displayed everywhere?
Setsubun February 3
Oshougatsu January 1
Hina matsuri March 3
Kodomo no ni May 5
When is "Oshougatsu" in Japan?
February 3 Bean Throwing Festival to keep bad luck out of the home
January 1 New Year's Day
March 3 Girls' Day
May 5 Children's Day
When is "Kodomo no hi" in Japan?
February 3 Bean Throwing Festival to keep bad luck out of the home
January 1 New Year's Day
March 3 Girls' Day
May 5 Children's Day
When is "Hina Matsuri" in Japan?
February 3 Bean Throwing Festival to keep bad luck out of the home
January 1 New Year's Day
March 3 Girls' Day
May 5 Children's Day
When is "Setsubun" in Japan?
February 3 Bean Throwing Festival to keep bad luck out of the home
January 1 New Year's Day
March 3 Girls' Day
May 5 Children's Day
What does the Japanese word "Matsuri" mean?
Festival
Rainy Season
Sports Day
7-5-3 Festival
What does the Japanese phrase
"Taiiku no hi" mean?
Festival
Rainy Season
Sports Day
7-5-3 Festival
What does the Japanese word
"Tsuyu" mean?
Festival
Rainy Season
Sports Day
7-5-3 Festival
What is the meaning of this Japanese festival name?
"Shichi-Go-San Matsuri"
Festival
Rainy Season
Sports Day
7-5-3 Festival
When do Japanese festivals take place?
October 10
Usually in June
All year
November 15
When is Sports Day in Japan?
October 10
Usually in June
All year
November 15
When is rainy season in Japan?
October 10
Usually in June
All year
November 15
When is the 7-5-3 festival, celebrating 3 & 5 year year old boys and 3 & 7 year old girls?
October 10
Usually in June
All year
November 15
What is "Ohanami" in Japan?
Cherry Blossom viewing, usually in March/April
Festival of Star Crossed Lovers on July 7
Festival of Ancestors in July/August
Golden Week holiday in April/May
What is "Obon" in Japan?
Cherry Blossom viewing, usually in March/April
Festival of Star Crossed Lovers on July 7
Festival of Ancestors in July/August
Golden Week holiday in April/May
What is "Goorudon Wiiku" in Japan?
Cherry Blossom viewing, usually in March/April
Festival of Star Crossed Lovers on July 7
Festival of Ancestors in July/August
Golden Week holiday in April/May
What is "Tanabata" in Japan?
Cherry Blossom viewing, usually in March/April
Festival of Star Crossed Lovers on July 7
Festival of Ancestors in July/August
Golden Week holiday in April/May
When would you expect to see people having picnics under cherry blossom trees in Japan?
Ohanami, usually in March/April
Tanabata on July 7
Obon in July/August
Goorudon Wiiku in April/May
When would you expect to see these floating on rivers in Japan?
Ohanami, usually in March/April
Tanabata on July 7
Obon in July/August
Goorudon Wiiku in April/May
In the lead up to which festival would you see these decorations in Japan?
Ohanami, usually in March/April
Tanabata on July 7
Obon in July/August
Goorudon Wiiku in April/May
Is Christmas Day a public holiday in Japan?
Yes
No
Only for primary and kindergarten children
Only for Christians
Why do Japanese people eat KFC for Christmas in Japan?
The colours of KFC are red and white, which is Christmassy
Colonel Sanders kind of looks like Santa Claus
Turkey isn't available in Japan, so chicken is the next closest thing
All of the other answers
Japanese homes don't have big ovens so they can't cook a whole turkey
Who gives chocolate on February 14 Valentines Day in Japan?
Guys give chocolate to girls
Anyone can give to anyone they like
Girls give chocolate to guys
Girlfriends and boyfriends give chocolate to each other
Who gives chocolate and white gifts on March 14 White Day in Japan?
Guys give white gifts to girls
Anyone can give anything to anyone they like
Girls give white gifts to guys
Girlfriends and boyfriends give white gifts to each other
Which is the most romantic day of the year in Japan?
Valentine's Day February 14
White Day March 14
Christmas Eve
New Year's Day
Which is the most important holiday/festival of the year in Japan?
Tanabata July 7
Obon July / August
Christmas Day December 25
New Year January 1-3
In which season is New Year's Day in Japan?
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
