December 97
General knowledge

1) Of approximately how many islands does Japan consist?

I don't know
40
400
4000
40000

2) What ingredient do all Sushi dishes have in common?

I don't know
Seaweed
Rice
Wasabi
Seafood

3) In which year will Korea and Japan co-host the soccer world cup?

I don't know
1998
2000
2002
2004

4) Which of the following countries is larger than Japan?

I don't know
Philippines
Switzerland
Mongolia
Malaysia

5) The husband of Amuro Namie is member of which music group?

I don't know
Puffy
Globe
SMAP
TRF

6) What is the Diet?

I don't know
The legislative branch of Japan's government
The residence of Japan's Prime Minister
The Supreme Court of Japan
A large sports arena in Tokyo

7) About how many Chinese characters are taught to Japanese students until the end of junior high school?

I don't know
50
800
2000
10,000

8) Why is December 23th a national holiday?

I don't know
Christmas
Birthday of the Emperor
Culture Day is celebrated
Longest night of the year

9) What do the Japanese eat on New Year's eve?

I don't know
Sushi
Soba noodles
Special Pickles
Turkey

10) What is "Shogatsu"?

I don't know
The name of gifts given around Christmas
The last month of the year
The Japanese word for "Santa Claus"
Japanese New Year