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21 Japan Trivia Questions To Prove How Matcha You Know About Japan

Japan is one of the many East Asian countries that are so rich with a unique history that its culture transcends geographical borders. Competing as one of the most populated places in the world, the small island contains millions of people in rural areas like Shirakawa and metropolitan cities like Tokyo. 

Now, people all over the world have access to this information through their phones or computer screens. We can also thank Japan for popularizing delicious foods like sushi, ramen, matcha, mochi, and more.

How much do you know about ancient Japanese dynasties? Could you locate Osaka on a map? What about Japanese fashion, television, and casual activities? If you cannot answer these questions, it’s time to brush up on your knowledge with this quiz.

By the end of this list of Japan trivia questions and answers, you should be an expert in all things Japan. Test your knowledge and learn something new with this Japan quiz.

Looking for more trivia? Check out our Mexico and India quizzes, or try our Australia trivia quiz, too!

The Japanese art of paper folding is called what?

Clogging

Stomping

Sushi

Origami

The 1854 Treaty of Kanagawa opened two ports in Japan to which country?

Britain

China

France

United States

Which of these Japanese islands is the largest?

Shikoku

Hokkaido

Kyushu

Honshu

Which of these foods comes from the cuisine of Japan?

Goulash

Tacos

Sushi

Pizza

What are Japanese animated productions usually featuring hand-drawn or computer animation?

Nintendo

Anime

Haiku

Karaoke

What widely practiced cultural activity in Japan means “empty orchestra” in Japanese?

Nintendo

Anime

Haiku

Karaoke

What skyscraper is the tallest structure in Japan?

Canton Tower

Tokyo Skytree

Taipei 101

Shanghai Tower

Which of the following is not a Japanese company?

Nintendo

Nokia

Toyota

Honda

What is the name of the strait that separates the two Japanese islands of Shikoku and Kyushu?

Bingo

Mango

Bungo

Chochiko

Which primate from the mountains of Japan keeps warm in winter by bathing in hot volcanic springs?

Macaque

Orangutan

Lemur

Bonobos

What word which means “sun-origin” do Japanese people call their country?

Nissan

Honda

Nippon

Panasonic

The island country of Japan is located on which continent?

Asia

Europe

Australia

South America

The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge in Japan connects Kobe with which island?

Honshu Island

Awaji Islands

Kiusu Island

Shikoku Island

Japan’s feudal era was characterized by the emergence and dominance of what ruling class of warriors?

Seppuku

Samurai

Katana

Shinigami

What is the largest freshwater lake in Japan?

Lake Tempe

Pulicat Lake

Lake Fuji

Lake Biwa

What mountain, which stands at 3,776 meters, is the highest point in Japan?

Mount Fuji

Mount Elbrus

Mount Everest

Mount McKinley

Which of the following is a humanoid robot designed and developed by the Japanese company Honda?

Mega Man

ASIMO

Siri

Astro Boy

What is the Japanese New Year called?

Honshu

Kimono

Shogatsu

Origami

What popular Japanese food is often served with sweet, pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce?

Miso Soup

Ramen

Sake

Sushi

According to a 1649 decree, what type of clothing could Japanese peasants wear?

Linen Or Canvas

Silk

Wool

Cotton Or Hemp

On what island of Japan is Tokyo located?

Shikoku

Kyushu

Hokkaido

Honshu

What is the capital of Japan, and the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace?

Seoul

Shanghai

Beijing

Tokyo

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My passion for travel seamlessly integrates with my love for trivia, as I spend a lot of time on the road. I create engaging trivia quizzes based on the information I gather about new locations, food, music, customs, and people.

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