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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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A. Sen no Rikyu


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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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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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What is the term for the Japanese traditional puppet theater?

A. Noh

B. Kabuki

C. Bunraku

D. Kyogen

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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 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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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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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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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 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 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 theater form that combines drama, music, and dance, often featuring elaborate makeup and costumes?

A. Noh

B. Kabuki

C. Bunraku

D. Kyogen

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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 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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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 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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What is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding called?

A. Kirigami

B. Origami

C. Tanabata

D. Ikebana

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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 animator and film director is often referred to as the God of Manga?

A. Hayao Miyazaki

B. Satoshi Kon

C. Isao Takahata

D. Mamoru Hosoda

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Which Japanese artist is known for his woodblock prints depicting scenes of daily life and landscapes?

A. Hiroshige

B. Hokusai

C. Utamaro

D. Sharaku

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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 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 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 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 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 traditional Japanese form of flower arranging?

A. Sado

B. Chanoyu

C. Ikebana

D. Kaiseki

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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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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 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 traditional Japanese performing art involves puppetry with puppets operated by puppeteers hidden from view?

A. Noh

B. Kabuki

C. Bunraku

D. Kyogen

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What is the term for the Japanese art of archery?

A. Kyudo

B. Kendo

C. Judo

D. Iaido