Test your knowledge on the Land of the Rising Sun! This quiz covers everything from Japanese geography to cultural practices, famous landmarks, and key historical events.
1. Which of the following is the highest peak in Japan?
Mount Yari
Mount Tate
Mount Fuji
Mount Haku
2. Which city is the capital of Japan?
Nagasaki
Tokyo
Kyoto
Osaka
3. What is the traditional Japanese theatre form known for its stylized drama and the use of masks?
Bunraku
Rakugo
Kabuki
Noh
4. Which body of water lies to the west of Japan?
East China Sea
Sea of Japan
Yellow Sea
Pacific Ocean
5. What is the name of the annual Japanese festival that celebrates cherry blossoms?
Hanami
Nebuta Matsuri
Tanabata
Awa Odori
6. Which island is the largest in Japan?
Honshu
Shikoku
Kyushu
Hokkaido
7. The period of Japanese history from 1603 to 1868, known for its isolation policy, is called:
Edo Period
Heian Period
Kamakura Period
Meiji Period
8. What type of Japanese food consists of small balls or rolls of vinegar-flavored rice served with raw fish, vegetables, or egg?
Ramen
Udon
Tempura
Sushi
9. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its iconic torii gate that appears to float on the water at high tide?
Himeji Castle
Kiyomizu-dera
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine
10. What is the Japanese term for the hierarchical structure of respect and honorific speech used in conversations?
Sado
Keigo
Ikebana
Bunraku
11. What was the major event that ended Japan’s policy of isolation in the mid-19th century?
The Meiji Restoration
Sino-Japanese War
Arrival of Commodore Perry
Russo-Japanese War
12. Which Japanese city was the target of the first atomic bombing during World War II?
