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What is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding called?

A. Kirigami

B. Origami

C. Tanabata

D. Ikebana

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B. Origami


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Which Japanese traditional art form involves the arrangement of flowers in a harmonious and balanced manner?

A. Ikebana

B. Sado

C. Chanoyu

D. Bonsai

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Which Japanese festival celebrates the cherry blossom season?

A. Tanabata

B. Obon

C. Hanami

D. Setsubun

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Which Japanese prefecture is known for its historic samurai residences and is often called Little Kyoto?

A. Kanazawa

B. Takayama

C. Nikko

D. Matsumoto

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Which Japanese city is famous for its cherry blossoms and is home to Maruyama Park, one of the most popular hanami (cherry blossom viewing) spots?

A. Nagoya

B. Osaka

C. Hiroshima

D. Kyoto

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Which traditional Japanese game involves players trying to catch goldfish with a paper scoop?

A. Hanetsuki

B. Kingyo-sukui

C. Kendama

D. Sumo

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What is the traditional Japanese form of poetry, often consisting of five lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5-7-7?

A. Haiku

B. Tanka

C. Renga

D. Choka

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Which Japanese poet and calligrapher is known for his famous The Way of Tea treatise?

A. Sen no Rikyu

B. Murasaki Shikibu

C. Yosa Buson

D. Matsuo Basho

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Which Japanese island is known for its distinctive Ainu culture and is the largest island in Japan?

A. Kyushu

B. Hokkaido

C. Shikoku

D. Honshu

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What is the traditional Japanese art of bonsai focused on?

A. Flower arranging

B. Miniature tree cultivation

C. Tea ceremony

D. Calligraphy

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What is the Japanese term for the traditional seating mat used in tatami-mat rooms?

A. Kakebuton

B. Futon

C. Kotatsu

D. Tatami

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What is the traditional Japanese musical instrument known for its three strings and distinctive sound?

A. Koto

B. Shakuhachi

C. Taiko

D. Shamisen

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Which Japanese martial art focuses on throws and joint locks, and is often referred to as the gentle way?

A. Kendo

B. Aikido

C. Judo

D. Karate

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Which Japanese festival celebrates the return of the imperial family to Tokyo in the 19th century?

A. Tanabata

B. Obon

C. Hanami

D. Meiji Jingu

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What is the traditional Japanese art of tea ceremony called?

A. Ikebana

B. Sado

C. Chanoyu

D. Bonsai

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Which Japanese city is known for its historic temples and shrines, including Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion)?

A. Kyoto

B. Tokyo

C. Osaka

D. Hiroshima

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Which Japanese holiday celebrates the changing of the seasons and the arrival of spring?

A. Tanabata

B. Obon

C. Hanami

D. Setsubun

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Which Japanese festival celebrates the spirits of ancestors and is often associated with the lighting of paper lanterns?

A. Tanabata

B. Obon

C. Hanami

D. Setsubun

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Which Japanese tea ceremony term refers to the sweets served before the tea is prepared?

A. Ochaduke

B. Wagashi

C. Chakin

D. Matcha

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What is the Japanese term for the traditional wooden sandals often worn with kimono?

A. Geta

B. Zori

C. Tabi

D. Setta

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Which Japanese dish consists of battered and deep-fried vegetables or seafood?

A. Tempura

B. Sushi

C. Ramen

D. Udon

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Which Japanese prefecture is famous for its traditional Awa Odori dance festival held during the Obon season?

A. Kagawa

B. Tokushima

C. Ehime

D. Kochi

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Which ancient Japanese poetess is known for her tanka poetry and is considered one of the Thirty-six Immortals of Poetry?

A. Izumi Shikibu

B. Murasaki Shikibu

C. Sei Shonagon

D. Ono no Komachi

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What is the term for the traditional Japanese art of incense appreciation?

A. Kodo

B. Chado

C. Sado

D. Ikebana

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What is the traditional Japanese art of arranging rocks and plants in a way that creates a miniature landscape?

A. Ikebana

B. Sado

C. Kodo

D. Karesansui

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Which of the following is a form of Japanese poetry characterized by three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively?

A. Haiku

B. Tanka

C. Renga

D. Choka

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Which Japanese city is known for its futuristic architecture, bustling nightlife, and cultural diversity?

A. Kyoto

B. Tokyo

C. Osaka

D. Hiroshima

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Which Japanese traditional performing art features a form of comic storytelling often accompanied by a fan and a small towel?

A. Noh

B. Kabuki

C. Bunraku

D. Rakugo

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Which Japanese island is known for its picturesque cycling routes and is often referred to as the Cycling Island?

A. Shikoku

B. Kyushu

C. Hokkaido

D. Honshu

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What is the traditional Japanese New Year's meal called?

A. Osechi

B. Sashimi

C. Yakitori

D. Gyoza

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Which of the following is used for foreign words and names in Japanese?

A. Kanji

B. Katakana

C. Hiragana

D. Romaji