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What is the traditional Japanese form of theater characterized by its minimalistic style and use of masks?

A. Noh

B. Kabuki

C. Bunraku

D. Kyogen

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A. Noh


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What is the traditional Japanese tea ceremony called?

A. Sado

B. Chanoyu

C. Ikebana

D. Kaiseki

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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 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 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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What is the name of the traditional Japanese art of swordsmanship?

A. Kendo

B. Iaido

C. Judo

D. Aikido

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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 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 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 term for the traditional Japanese straw mat used for sitting and sleeping?

A. Kakebuton

B. Futon

C. Kotatsu

D. Tatami

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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 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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What is the traditional Japanese form of comic theater known for its exaggerated gestures and colorful makeup?

A. Noh

B. Kabuki

C. Bunraku

D. Kyogen

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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 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 Japanese term for the traditional art of calligraphy?

A. Sumi-e

B. Shodo

C. Ukiyo-e

D. Chado

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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 historical period in Japan is known for its samurai warriors and the establishment of the shogunate system?

A. Heian

B. Kamakura

C. Edo

D. Meiji

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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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What is the term for the Japanese traditional puppet theater?

A. Noh

B. Kabuki

C. Bunraku

D. Kyogen

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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 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 Japanese artist is known for his ukiyo-e woodblock prints, including The Great Wave off Kanagawa?

A. Katsushika Hokusai

B. Hiroshige Utagawa

C. Kitagawa Utamaro

D. Sharaku Toshusai

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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 city is famous for its hot springs and is often referred to as the hot spring town?

A. Atami

B. Hakone

C. Beppu

D. Nagano

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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 picturesque cycling routes and is often referred to as the Cycling Island?

A. Shikoku

B. Kyushu

C. Hokkaido

D. Honshu

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Which traditional Japanese theater form is characterized by its masked performances and is often associated with folk tales?

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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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 city is famous for its castle, known as the Black Crow Castle due to its dark exterior?

A. Himeji

B. Matsumoto

C. Kumamoto

D. Nagoya