60 Japan Quiz Questions and Answers (inc. Picture Round)

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost for you

Do you love everything that has to do with Japan and the Japanese culture? Perfect!

Here’s your chance to test your knowledge and delve deeper into this fascinating country with our specially curated Japan quiz with answers!

Crafted for both beginners and experts, this Japan trivia quiz promises to be an exciting journey through the land of the Rising Sun.

Get ready to explore the vibrant facets of Japan, from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the serene view of Mount Fuji.

This comprehensive quiz offers 60 intriguing questions about Japan, including a visual picture round, designed to challenge your understanding and appreciation of the country.

Sprinkled with trivia about sakura (cherry blossoms), the national fish, the native name of Japan, and even the country’s preferred spicy condiment, our Japan quiz questions and answers will surely keep you engrossed.

With five intriguing rounds of ten questions each, we’ve got it all covered, right from multiple-choice questions to true or false.

With our quiz about Japan, you’ll get to discover interesting tidbits about the country’s history, culture, geography, and more!

From the vibrant anime district in Tokyo to the country’s traditional attire, there’s something for everyone.

So buckle up and prepare for an intellectual trip through this land of stunning contrasts and captivating traditions! Let’s get started, shall we?

Round 1: Easy Japan Trivia Questions

Kyoto in Japan

Let’s warm up a bit with some easy trivia questions about Japan.

  1. What is the capital of Japan?
  2. What is Japan’s highest mountain?
  3. What are Cherry blossoms called in Japan?
  4. What colour is wasabi?
  5. What colour is the circle on the Japanese flag?
  6. What is sake made of?
  7. What is the native name of Japan?
  8. What is the official currency of Japan?
  9. What is the national dress of Japan?
  10. What is ‘thank you’ in Japanese?

Round 1: Easy Japan Trivia Questions and Answers

  1. What is the capital of Japan? Tokyo
  2. What is Japan’s highest mountain? Mount Fuji
  3. What are Cherry blossoms called in Japan? Sakura
  4. What colour is wasabi? Green
  5. What colour is the circle on the Japanese flag? Red
  6. What is sake made of? Rice
  7. What is the native name of Japan? Nippon
  8. What is the official currency of Japan? Japanese Yen
  9. What is the national dress of Japan? Kimono
  10. What is ‘thank you’ in Japanese? Arigatō

🎲 Looking for more trivia games and quizzes? 🎲

The board game ‘I should have known that!‘ is perfect for quiz lovers. You’ll find loads of questions and only need a minimum of 2 players!

See prices here

Round 2: Japan Multiple Choice Questions

Kyoto in Japan

Here are some multiple choice quiz questions about Japan. Each time, you will be given 4 possible answers and need to pick the right one (there is only one).

  1. How many people live in Japan?
    1. 86 million
    2. 106 million
    3. 126 million
    4. 146 million
  2. When was The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift released?
    1. 2002
    2. 2006
    3. 2010
    4. 2014
  3. What is Shinto?
    1. A snack
    2. A robot
    3. A Pokemon
    4. A religion
  4. In which city is the Netflix show ‘The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House’ set?
    1. Hiroshima
    2. Kamakura
    3. Osaka
    4. Kyoto
  5. What was the first Pokemon?
    1. Pikachu
    2. Charmander
    3. Bulbasaur
    4. Mew
  6. What is an onsen?
    1. Hot spring
    2. River
    3. Castle
    4. Volcano
  7. How many prefectures of Japan are there?
    1. 27
    2. 37
    3. 47
    4. 57
  8. What anime movie tells the story of Chihiro Ogino?
    1. My neighbor Totoro
    2. How’s Moving Castle
    3. Princess Mononoke
    4. Spirited Away
  9. Which of the following car brands is not Japanese?
    1. Mazda
    2. Toyota
    3. Nissan
    4. Kia
  10. When were Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombed?
    1. 1939
    2. 1941
    3. 1943
    4. 1945

Round 2: Japan Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

  1. How many people live in Japan? 126 million
  2. When was The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift released? 2006
  3. What is Shinto? A religion
  4. In which city is the Netflix show ‘The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House’ set? Kyoto
  5. What was the first Pokemon? Bulbasaur
  6. What is an onsen? Hot spring
  7. How many prefectures of Japan are there? 47
  8. What anime movie tells the story of Chihiro Ogino? Spirited Away
  9. Which of the following car brands is not Japanese? Kia
  10. When were Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombed? 1945

Round 3: Japan Quiz – True or False

Hiroshima in Japan

This round of japanese trivia questions is a bit different since it consists of true or false statements.

  1. Kyoto used to be the capital of Japan.
  2. The movie ‘Lost in translation’ is set in Kyoto.
  3. Japan is a constitutional monarchy.
  4. During WWI, Japan was part of the Allies.
  5. Samurais were both men and women.
  6. Sumo wrestlers train first.
  7. Osaka Prefecture is the largest prefecture in Japan (by population).
  8. Ryokans are traditional Japanese inns.
  9. Hayao Miyazaki is a famous creator of anime films.
  10. Cosplay originated in Japan.

BONUS QUESTION ABOUT JAPAN: Which one is further south – Nagasaki or Hiroshima?

Round 3: Japan Quiz Answers- True or False.

Here are all the answers to the true or false questions about Japan.

  1. Kyoto used to be the capital of Japan. True
  2. The movie ‘Lost in translation’ is set in Kyoto. False, it’s in Tokyo
  3. Japan is a constitutional monarchy. True
  4. During WWI, Japan was part of the Allies. True
  5. Samurais were both men and women. True
  6. Sumo wrestlers train first. True
  7. Osaka Prefecture is the largest prefecture in Japan (by population). False, it’s Tokyo Prefecture
  8. Ryokans are traditional Japanese inns. True
  9. Hayao Miyazaki is a famous creator of anime films. True
  10. Cosplay originated in Japan. True

BONUS QUESTION ABOUT JAPAN: Which one is further south – Nagasaki or Hiroshima?

Round 4: Medium Japan Trivia Questions

Matcha green tea powder
  1. What is the largest island in Japan?
  2. What is the official flower of Japan?
  3. What colour is matcha?
  4. What is the nickname of Japan?
  5. What is the Shinkansen?
  6. In which Japanese city can you find Tsukiji Fish Market?
  7. What Japanese anime series feature a character named Goku?
  8. What was the title of the military leaders in Japan until 1868?
  9. If you walk in a Japanese house and the floor is raised at the entrance. What are you supposed to?
  10. What is the national fish of Japan?

Round 4: Medium Japan Trivia Questions and Answers

  1. What is the largest island in Japan? Honshu
  2. What is the official flower of Japan? Chrysanthemum
  3. What colour is matcha? Green
  4. What is the nickname of Japan? Land of the Rising Sun
  5. What is the Shinkansen? Bullet train
  6. In which Japanese city can you find Tsukiji Fish Market? Tokyo
  7. What Japanese anime series feature a character named Goku? Dragon Ball Z
  8. What was the title of the military leaders in Japan until 1868? Shogun
  9. If you walk in a Japanese house and the floor is raised at the entrance. What are you supposed to? Take off your shoes
  10. What is the national fish of Japan? Koi

Round 5: Hard Japan Trivia Questions

Sushi lunch
  1. What was the capital of Japan from 710 to 784?
  2. What type of sushi is a ball of rice moulded by hand and topped with raw fish?
  3. What is the literal translation of the word ‘Geisha’?
  4. Who was the first emperor of Japan?
  5. The world’s busiest crossing is located in Tokyo. Which one is it?
  6. What type of meat is used to make Basashi?
  7. What is the name of the manga and anime district in Tokyo?
  8. In what city can you find Tōdai-Ji Temple?
  9. What does Karoeke mean?
  10. How are apprentice geishas called?

Round 5: Hard Japan Trivia Questions and Answers

  1. What was the capital of Japan from 710 to 784? Nara
  2. What type of sushi is a ball of rice moulded by hand and topped with raw fish? Nigiri
  3. What is the literal translation of the word ‘Geisha’? Art person
  4. Who was the first emperor of Japan? Jimmu Tenno
  5. The world’s busiest crossing is located in Tokyo. Which one is it? Shibuya Crossing
  6. What type of meat is used to make Basashi? Horse meat
  7. What is the name of the manga and anime district in Tokyo? Akihabara
  8. In what city can you find Tōdai-Ji Temple? Nara
  9. What does Karoeke mean? Empty Orchestra
  10. How are apprentice geishas called? Maiko

Round 6: Japan Picture Quiz

Japan Picture Quiz

Round 6: Japan Picture Quiz Answers

  1. Shibuya Crossing
  2. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
  3. Itsukushima Shrine
  4. Shirakawa-go
  5. Nara Park
  6. Fushimi Inari Taisha
  7. Kinkaku-ji
  8. Tokyo Tower
  9. Himeji Castle
  10. Mount Fuji
Quiz Score

So, How many points did you score in this Quiz on Japan?

Let us know your score 🙂

If you enjoyed this quiz about Japan with answers, don’t hesitate to check out all our other geography and country quizzes.

You may also be interested in: