Japan Trivia: How Much Do You Know About Japan?

Total Questions: 20 | Topic: Japan | Updated: Jan 12, 2023

Japan is an island country in East Asia.

Get ready to flex your Japan muscles with this tricky quiz! Featuring 20 questions on a variety of Japan topics, this is not for the casual fan. Only true Japan buffs will be able to answer them all correctly. Discover your unique strengths.

Japan is an island country in East Asia.

Get ready to flex your Japan muscles with this tricky quiz! Featuring 20 questions on a variety of Japan topics, this is not for the casual fan. Only true Japan buffs will be able to answer them all correctly. Discover your unique strengths.

Japan's flag is which of the following?

In 2005 the population of Japan, was 127,767,994.[br] Can you guess what the population was in 2022?

In 2005 the population of Japan, was 127,767,994.
Can you guess what the population was in 2022?

183,142,400
165,580,800
125,440,000
151,782,400

What is the name of the highest point in Japan, which is [NOT FOUND IN JSON] above sea level?

What is the name of the highest point in Japan, which is above sea level?

Mount Akiha
Mount Fuji
Mount Yahiko
Mount Kanmuri

Japan's highest point is Mount Fuji with an elevation of 3,776 Meters above sea level.
Mount Fuji , or Fugaku, located on the island of Honshū, is the highest mountain in Japan, with a summit elevation of 3,776.24 m. It is the second-highest volcano located on an island in Asia, and seventh-highest peak of an island on Earth.

Japan Culture Fact

Japanese cuisine offers a vast array of regional specialties that use traditional recipes and local ingredients.

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Who in the following pictures is the Prime Minister Of Japan?

The Prime Minister Of Japan is Fumio Kishida , a member of Liberal Democratic Party.
Fumio Kishida replaced Yoshihide Suga, who was Prime Minister Of Japan from Oct 4, 2021.
Fumio Kishida is a Japanese politician serving as Prime Minister of Japan and president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since 2021.

Japan Culture Fact

Japanese animated films and television series, known as anime, were largely influenced by Japanese manga and have become highly popular internationally.

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What was the founding date of Japan?

May 3, 1942
May 3, 1947
May 3, 1951
May 3, 1948

The Emperor Of Japan is Naruhito.
Can you tell which of the following images shows Naruhito?

The current Emperor Of Japan is Naruhito. Naruhito took office on May 1, 2019, replacing Akihito.
Naruhito is the current Emperor of Japan. He acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne on 1 May 2019, beginning the Reiwa era, following the abdication of his father, Akihito.

Japan Demographics Fact

Japan is the world's fastest aging country and has the highest proportion of elderly citizens of any country, comprising one-third of its total population; this is the result of a post–World War II baby boom, which was followed by an increase in life expectancy and a decrease in birth rates.

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Could you possibly let me know what the capital city of Japan is?

Sapporo
Fukuoka
Tokyo
Osaka

Tokyo is the capital city of Japan since Nov 30, 1942.
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and largest city of Japan.

Japan Demographics Fact

Japan has a total fertility rate of 1.4, which is below the replacement rate of 2.1, and is among the world's lowest; it has a median age of 48.4, the highest in the world.

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As someone living in Japan, which of these days are considered national holidays that I can participate in?[br](Select 2 answers)

As someone living in Japan, which of these days are considered national holidays that I can participate in?
(Select 2 answers)

Armed Forces Day
Shōwa Day
Coming Of Age Day
National Day Of Catalonia

If you visit Japan, you'd be able to celebrate the following public holidays:

Title	Image
Coming Of Age Day
National Foundation Day
Vernal Equinox Day
Shōwa Day
Constitution Memorial Day
Greenery Day
Children's Day
Marine Day
Respect For The Aged Day
Autumnal Equinox Day
Sports Day
Culture Day

Japan Fact

Japan is the eleventh most populous country in the world, as well as one of the most densely populated and urbanized.

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I'm trying to find the country code for Japan, maybe you know what it is? [br]I already know that CZ stands for [url class="tippy_vc" href="#672"]Czech Republic[/url].

I'm trying to find the country code for Japan, maybe you know what it is?
I already know that CZ stands for Czech Republic.

CN
IT
DE
JP

What is the retirement age in Japan?

68
60
64
62

What was the average number of children per woman in Japan in 2021? [br](Hint: it was 1.43 in 2013)

What was the average number of children per woman in Japan in 2021?
(Hint: it was 1.43 in 2013)

1.50
1.37
1.38
1.48

Do you happen to know who the mayor of [url class="tippy_vc" href="#4503"]Tokyo[/url], the capital of Japan, is?

Do you happen to know who the mayor of Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is?

Yukio Aoshima
Yuriko Koike
Naoki Inose
Yōichi Masuzoe

Yuriko Koike, belonging to the Liberal Democratic Party, has held the position of mayor of Tokyo since Aug 2, 2016.
Yuriko Koike is a Japanese politician who currently serves as the Governor of Tokyo since 2016.

Japan History Fact

Japan's feudal era was characterized by the emergence and dominance of a ruling class of warriors, the samurai.

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What is the current VAT rate in Japan?

16.00%
12.00%
10.00%
13.00%

Do you know who was the composer?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Herbert Pepper
Olmstead Luca
Hiromori Hayashi

The composer of the anthem of Japan is Hiromori Hayashi.
Hiromori Hayashi was a Japanese composer credited with composing the Japanese national anthem Kimigayo.

Japan Culture Fact

Traditional Japanese arts include crafts such as ceramics, textiles, lacquerware, swords and dolls; performances of bunraku, kabuki, noh, dance, and rakugo; and other practices, the tea ceremony, ikebana, martial arts, calligraphy, origami, onsen, Geisha and games.

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Could you please share with me the elevation of the [url class="tippy_vc" href="#4094376"]Hachirōgata[/url], which is located in Japan and is known as the country's lowest point?

Could you please share with me the elevation of the Hachirōgata, which is located in Japan and is known as the country's lowest point?

2 Metres
-4 Metres
4 Metres
-5 Metres

Japan's lowest point is the Hachirōgata with an elevation of -4 Meters above sea level.
Hachirōgata or Hachirō Lagoon is a lake in Akita Prefecture in northern Japan.

Japan Geography Fact

Thus the habitable zones, mainly in the coastal areas, have very high population densities: Japan is the 40th most densely populated country.

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I was wondering if you might be able to tell me which of the following bodies of water is located in or near Japan.[br](Select 2 answers)

I was wondering if you might be able to tell me which of the following bodies of water is located in or near Japan.
(Select 2 answers)

Pacific Ocean
North West Pacific Ocean
East China Sea
Amundsen Sea

The following bodies of water are located near Japan:

Sea Of Japan
Pacific Ocean
Sea Of Okhotsk
East China Sea
Philippine Sea

Japan Etymology Fact

The name "Japan" is based on Chinese pronunciations of 日本 and was introduced to European languages through early trade.

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Could you please share with me any other locations with which Japan shares a sea or land border, aside from the [url class="tippy_vc" href="#477"]People's Republic Of China[/url] & [url class="tippy_vc" href="#123"]United States Of America[/url]?

Could you please share with me any other locations with which Japan shares a sea or land border, aside from the People's Republic Of China & United States Of America?

Bahrain
South Korea
Indonesia
Armenia

Japan shares a sea or land border with the following locations:

Russia
South Korea
Taiwan
People's Republic Of China
United States Of America
Philippines

Japan Government And Politics Fact

The country's military (the Japan Self-Defense Forces) is restricted by Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, which renounces Japan's right to declare war or use military force in international disputes.

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Which is the seal of Japan?

What is the slogan that Japan uses to summarize its mission?

Simply Beautiful
Discover SVG
Go Nomadic, Experience Mongolia
Endless Discovery

Could you tell me which of the following organizations Japan has belonged to?[br](Select 2 answers)

Could you tell me which of the following organizations Japan has belonged to?
(Select 2 answers)

International Energy Agency
National Air Duct Cleaners Association
OCLC, Inc.
Missile Technology Control Regime

The following organizations have been among those that Japan has been a part of:

Title	Date	Image
Organization For Economic Cooperation And Development
G8
World Trade Organization
G20
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation	1989
United Nations	1956
International Bank For Reconstruction And Development	1952
International Development Association	1960
International Finance Corporation	1956
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency	1988
International Centre For Settlement Of Investment Disputes	1967
African Development Bank