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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

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B. Matsumoto


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

A. Kodo

B. Chado

C. Sado

D. Ikebana

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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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Which ancient Japanese capital city is known for its impressive temples, including Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari Shrine?

A. Kamakura

B. Nara

C. Kyoto

D. Edo

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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 ancient Japanese capital city is known for its beautiful cherry blossoms and is home to the famous To-ji temple?

A. Kamakura

B. Nara

C. Kyoto

D. Edo

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What is the term for the Japanese art of flower arrangement?

A. Sado

B. Chanoyu

C. Ikebana

D. Kaiseki

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Which Japanese martial art emphasizes strikes, kicks, and blocks, and is known as the way of the empty hand?

A. Judo

B. Kendo

C. Karate

D. Aikido

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Which Japanese city is famous for its annual Gion Matsuri, one of the most well-known festivals in Japan?

A. Kyoto

B. Nara

C. Osaka

D. Hiroshima

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

A. Tanabata

B. Obon

C. Hanami

D. Setsubun

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What is the term for the Japanese art of archery?

A. Kyudo

B. Kendo

C. Judo

D. Iaido

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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 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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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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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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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 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 prefecture is known for its traditional pottery, including Bizen ware and Shigaraki ware?

A. Kyoto

B. Okayama

C. Shiga

D. Gifu

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What is the Japanese term for the traditional art of paper cutting?

A. Kirigami

B. Origami

C. Tanabata

D. Ikebana

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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 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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What is the Japanese writing system called?

A. Kanji

B. Katakana

C. Hiragana

D. Romaji

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Which Japanese city is famous for its hot springs and is considered one of Japan's oldest and most renowned onsen towns?

A. Beppu

B. Atami

C. Nagano

D. Hakodate

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

A. Tanabata

B. Obon

C. Hanami

D. Setsubun

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Which Japanese prefecture is famous for its traditional arts and crafts, including Arita porcelain and Imari ware?

A. Kyoto

B. Hiroshima

C. Saga

D. Kanazawa

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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