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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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D. Kyogen


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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 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 directed the influential 1954 film Seven Samurai?

A. Akira Kurosawa

B. Yasujiro Ozu

C. Kenji Mizoguchi

D. Hayao Miyazaki

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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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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 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 poet and writer is known for her work The Pillow Book?

A. Sei Shonagon

B. Izumi Shikibu

C. Ono no Komachi

D. Murasaki Shikibu

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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 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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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 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 Japanese poet is known for his travel diaries and is considered one of the greatest poets of haiku?

A. Matsuo Basho

B. Yosa Buson

C. Kobayashi Issa

D. Ono no Komachi

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

A. Tanabata

B. Obon

C. Hanami

D. Setsubun

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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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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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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 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 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 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 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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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 traditional Japanese art of tea ceremony called?

A. Ikebana

B. Sado

C. Chanoyu

D. Bonsai

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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 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 writing system called?

A. Kanji

B. Katakana

C. Hiragana

D. Romaji

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Which Japanese festival celebrates the cherry blossom season?

A. Tanabata

B. Obon

C. Hanami

D. Setsubun

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Which Japanese city is known for its historic preserved samurai district and is sometimes referred to as Little Kyoto?

A. Kanazawa

B. Takayama

C. Nikko

D. Okayama

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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 musical instrument known for its three strings and distinctive sound?

A. Koto

B. Shakuhachi

C. Taiko

D. Shamisen