Which Japanese animator and film director is often referred to as the God of Manga?
Hayao Miyazaki
Satoshi Kon
Isao Takahata
Mamoru Hosoda
Correct Answer :
A. Hayao Miyazaki
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Which Japanese festival celebrates the spirits of deceased ancestors and often involves cleaning and decorating graves?
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Setsubun
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Judo
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Sushi
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Kyoto
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Izumi Shikibu
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Kanji
Katakana
Hiragana
Romaji
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Kyoto
Tokyo
Osaka
Hiroshima
Which Japanese artist is known for his ukiyo-e woodblock prints, including The Great Wave off Kanagawa?
Katsushika Hokusai
Hiroshige Utagawa
Kitagawa Utamaro
Sharaku Toshusai
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Kagawa
Tokushima
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Noh
Kabuki
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Kanazawa
Takayama
Nikko
Okayama
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Tanabata
Obon
Hanami
Setsubun
What is the Japanese word for the traditional sliding panels used to partition rooms in a traditional Japanese home?
Tatami
Fusuma
Shoji
Genkan
What is the traditional Japanese puppet theater known for its intricate puppets and elaborate performances?
Noh
Kabuki
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Which Japanese prefecture is known for its traditional pottery, including Bizen ware and Shigaraki ware?
Kyoto
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Mount Asama
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Noh
Kabuki
Bunraku
Kyogen
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Kyudo
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Judo
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Kakebuton
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Tatami
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