Japanese Culture and Society Quiz

Immigration and Culture

• Immigration has played a significant role in shaping Japanese society.
• Japan's iconic bullet train, Shinkansen, symbolizes its technological advancement.
• Japanese sweets, known as wagashi, are characterized by delicate flavors and intricate designs.
• Culture is dynamic and constantly evolving, adapting to changing circumstances and social interactions.
• Cultures are diverse and contain a variety of values, beliefs, and practices.

Education

• The voting age in Japan is 18 years old.
• Japan is a member of the United Nations and a developed country with a high standard of living.
• The first Terakoya schools emerged in the 17th century, teaching reading, writing, counting, history, geography, and arts and crafts.
• Modernization of the education system was a main goal of the new Meiji government.
• Article 26 of the Japanese Constitution guarantees the right to receive an equal education.
• The Japanese school system consists of six-year elementary schools, three-year junior high schools, and three-year high schools.
• Compulsory education lasts for nine years through elementary and junior high school.

Festivals and Traditions

• The Hanabi (Fireworks) is a Japanese fireworks display popular since ancient times.
• The 7-5-3 festival is a Japanese festival held every November 15.
• The Aoi Matsuri is one of Kyoto's three most famous festivals, along with the Gion Matsuri and Jidai Matsuri.
• The Obon festival is a Buddhist holiday celebrated in mid-August.
• The kimono is a traditional Japanese garment worn by both men and women.

Japanese History

• Japan lagged behind China in writing for many centuries.
• The Jōmon period was characterized by the development of cord-marked pottery.
• The Kamakura period was a time of political instability and military conflict.
• The Muromachi period was a time of cultural revival and the development of Zen Buddhism.
• The Yayoi period was a time of cultural influence from Korea and China.

Japanese Government and Education

• Japan is not a unitary state with a centralized government.
• Japan is among the top-performing OECD countries in reading literacy, mathematics, and sciences.
• Japan is one of the safest countries in the world for international students to study in.
• Japanese students rarely repeat their grades in Elementary School or Junior High School/Lower Secondary School.
• Almost all Japanese children attend pre-primary education.

Art and Creativity

• Art is the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination.
• Art encompasses a wide range of creative expressions, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, music, dance, literature, theater, film, and photography.