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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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B. Tanka


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What is the traditional Japanese form of martial arts focusing on archery?

A. Kyudo

B. Kendo

C. Judo

D. Aikido

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Which Japanese city is famous for its pottery and porcelain, known for its blue and white designs?

A. Kutani

B. Mashiko

C. Arita

D. Bizen

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Which Japanese festival celebrates the spirits of deceased ancestors and often involves cleaning and decorating graves?

A. Tanabata

B. Obon

C. Hanami

D. Setsubun

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Which Japanese island is known for its active volcanoes, including Mount Aso, and is considered one of the largest calderas in the world?

A. Kyushu

B. Shikoku

C. Hokkaido

D. Honshu

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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 art of paper folding called?

A. Kirigami

B. Origami

C. Tanabata

D. Ikebana

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Which Japanese filmmaker is known for his influential anime films such as Grave of the Fireflies and My Neighbor Totoro?

A. Hayao Miyazaki

B. Isao Takahata

C. Mamoru Hosoda

D. Satoshi Kon

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Which Japanese traditional art form involves the wearing of kimono and performing traditional Japanese dance?

A. Noh

B. Kabuki

C. Odori

D. Kyogen

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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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What is the Japanese word for the traditional sliding panels used to partition rooms in a traditional Japanese home?

A. Tatami

B. Fusuma

C. Shoji

D. Genkan

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What is the traditional Japanese form of comic storytelling that often involves a humorous monologue?

A. Noh

B. Kabuki

C. Rakugo

D. Kyogen

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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

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What is the traditional Japanese puppet theater known for its intricate puppets and elaborate performances?

A. Noh

B. Kabuki

C. Bunraku

D. Kyogen

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Which traditional Japanese performing art involves a form of stylized singing, often accompanied by shamisen music?

A. Noh

B. Kabuki

C. Bunraku

D. Rakugo

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What is the term for the traditional Japanese drumming ensemble often used in festivals and ceremonies?

A. Koto

B. Shamisen

C. Taiko

D. Shakuhachi

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Which ancient Japanese religion focuses on the worship of kami, spirits associated with natural elements?

A. Shinto

B. Buddhism

C. Confucianism

D. Taoism

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Which Japanese festival celebrates the stars Vega and Altair, separated by the Milky Way, who are allowed to meet only once a year?

A. Tanabata

B. Obon

C. Hanami

D. Setsubun

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What is the Japanese term for the traditional art of calligraphy?

A. Sumi-e

B. Shodo

C. Ukiyo-e

D. Chado

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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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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 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 traditional Japanese form of flower arranging?

A. Sado

B. Chanoyu

C. Ikebana

D. Kaiseki

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Which Japanese artist is known for his woodblock prints, including the famous The Great Wave off Kanagawa?

A. Hokusai

B. Hiroshige

C. Utamaro

D. Sharaku

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Which Japanese mountain is considered one of the Three Holy Mountains of Japan and is an important pilgrimage site?

A. Mount Fuji

B. Mount Asama

C. Mount Haku

D. Mount Tate

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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 Japanese term for the traditional New Year's Day meal?

A. Osechi

B. Sashimi

C. Yakitori

D. Gyoza

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Which Japanese dish consists of thinly sliced raw fish on a bed of rice?

A. Sushi

B. Tempura

C. Ramen

D. Sashimi

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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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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 holiday is dedicated to paying respect to one's ancestors?

A. Tanabata

B. Obon

C. Hanami

D. Setsubun