What is Jizo (地蔵/)?
a kind of cookie
a demon
a type of Japanese warrior
guardian deity of children and travellers
What is so special of Japanese toilets?
You can set the temperature of the lavatory seat
You can set some music on it
You can use them as a bidet.
All of the answers are correct
How do you greet people in official situations?
They bow by dipping their torso by 15 degrees.
They nod heads.
They shake hands.
They bow by dipping their torso by 30 degrees.
What is "hikikomori"?
a golden handshake
a promotion
nervous breakdown
A form of severe social withdrawal,
What do the Japanse eat at Christmas?
they eat steamed fish
they dine at McDonald's
they dine at KFC
they eat Christmas Ramen
How many islands does Japan consist of?
3 000. But only 500 being inhabited.
11 000
7 000. But only around 421 are inhabited.
700
What is gyoza?
soup
a shinto god
a dish similar to Polish pierogi
a piece of clothing
Is smoking allowed in public areas?
You can smoke wherever you want to.
Only electronic cigarettes are allowed in public areas.
Only in specially designated places called "smoking area".
It is strictly forbidden to smoke in all public areas.
Name at least 4 names of Japanese islands.
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Okinawa, Kyushu,
How many people live in Tokyo prefecture?
almost 17 mln
almost 38 mln
almost 42 mln
almost 26 mln
What is TATAMI?
a spring festival of cherry blossom
rectangular mat used as a floor covering in Japanese houses
a traditional dessert
What is "karoshi"? 過労死,
death by hanging yourself in the forest
death by overwork
a Japanese word for a suicide
a Japanese word meaning " a good worker"
What is HANAMI?
cherry blossom festival
ice sculptures festival
autumn leaves festival
plum blossom festival
Do Japanese use business cards?
YES and they always hold business cards in both hands.
Only elderly employees stick to this tradition.
Never.
Only sometimes but digital cards are preferable.
What is Miso soup made of?
dashi ( kombu: kelp seaweed, katsuobushi: dried bonito flakes), tofu and seaweed.or mushrooms.
What is the population of Japan? (2023)
125,484,814
150, 980, 203
110, 768, 357
80 , 678, 345
What is the predominat religion in Japan?
Buddhism
Shinto and Buddhism
most of the Japanese aer atheists
Shinto
Do the Japanese prefer cash or card payments?
card
both
bitkoin
cash
What is the percentage of foreigners in the Japanese society?
around 8 %
around 20 %
around 12 %
around 2 %
How much does a bowl of ramen cost in a typical Japanese restaurant in Tokyo?
5 PLN
30 PLN
50 PLN
15 PLN
Who mustn't enter an ONSEN?
women
children under 16
tatooed individuals
Is tipping customary in Japan?
Yest, it is. It is usually 10 %.
It depends if you are satisfied with the food and service.
Yes, it is usually 5 %.
No, it isn't. Tips are never given to the staff.
Which island does Tokyo belong to?
Honshu
Shikoku
Kyushu
Hokkaido
What do Japanese usually eat for breakfast?
ramen
Corn soup or Miso soup
rice with vegetables
eggs, sausages or bread
What is forbidden in Japanses ONSENS?
using soap, shampoo or any other cosmetics
speaking
wearing clothes