WorksheetsHow well do you know Japan?
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 8mins
Japan is made up of islands. How many islands does Japan have in total?
6,852
380
6
5,431
What is a traditional Japanese inn called?
Onsen
Ryokan
Capsule
Hanok
We all know Tokyo’s the largest city in terms of population, but where is the second biggest?
Kyoto
Osaka
Yokohama
Nagoya
Japan’s total population is approx. 127 million, but which European country is similar in size according to landmass?
France
Germany
Spain
United Kingdom
Before Tokyo, Japan had several other capital cities. Which is the most recent previous capital?
Hiroshima
Osaka
Kyoto
Fukuoka
How tall is the iconic Mount Fuji?
3,776m
3,776ft
2,893m
2,893ft
Few ‘original’ castles remain from the Edo period of 1603 to 1868. How many still exist today?
8
12
19
23
Kyoto is famous for its stunning geisha. But what does the word ‘geisha’ actually translate to?
Person of art
Doll performer
Woman of art
Woman of dance
Japan is an up-and-coming hiking haven, but which of these timeless walking trails is over 1,000 years old?
Kumano Kodo
Nakasendo Way
Shimanamikaido
Shinestsu Trail
What is the top operational speed of the Shinkansen aka The Bullet train?
200kmph
260kmph
320kmph
400kmph
Japan is renowned for its incredible food. Which city is nicknamed the ‘kitchen of Japan’?
Osaka
Kobe
Fukuoka
Nagasaki
Which quintessentially Japanese dish actually originates from Portugal?
Sushi
Okonomiyaki
Ramen
Tempura
Which sacred animal is known for wandering through Nara Park?
Gazelle
Deer
Red Squirrel
Horse
Hokkaido’s red-crowned cranes are iconic. In which part of the island can they be seen all year round?
Shiretoko Peninsula
Kushiro Marshland
Akan-Nashu National Park
Nice try! It’s not in Hokkaido
In which prefecture can you find the hot spring-bathing Japanese macaque aka snow monkey?
Ishikawa
Kagoshima
Okinawa
Nagano
In which region would you find the city of Sendai?
Honshu
Chugoku
Tohoku
Shikoku
Can you identify this famous Japanese castle?
Matsumoto
Osaka
Fushimi-Yagura
Odawara
Can you identify this Japanese city garden?
Odori Park, Sapporo
Ueno Park, Tokyo
Minoo Park, Minoh
Sankeien Garden, Yokahama
In which Japanese town would you find this Buddha statue?
Gifu
Kamakura
Nara
Harajuku
When did the beloved Studio Ghibli Museum in Mitaka open?
1998
2001
2003
2007
Can you identify this bamboo forest?
Aokigahara
Tadasu no Mori
Ogasawara
Arashiyama
Finally, can you identify this Japanese city from its picture?
Nagoya
Kanazawa
Hakodate
Kawasaki
What type of Japanese foods would you have?
Tempura
Yakitori
Sushi
Ramen
Kobe Beef
What is the national dish in Japan?
Ramen
Sushi
Curry
Kobe Beef
What continent is Japan in?
North America
South America
Asia
Europe
Africa
