Misc Japan Facts
Misc Japan Facts
Bubble Economy - in 80's
Bussiness men sleep in capsule hotels because - taking a taxi home to
too expensive
What is the name of a missionary who brought Christianity to Japan in
1549? - Francisco Xavier
Name of the Japanese Prince's daughter? - Aiko-sama
Name of the Japanese Princess - Masako-sama
Took bribe in 1970's - Kakuei Tanaka
Japanese traditional comedy style - Rakugo
There is a fanatic cult religious group, called Oomu Shinrikyou in
Japan, of which the leader was arrested for ordering a mass killing in
a subway in Tokyo by poison gas. His name is - Shoko Asahara
School year begins - April
There IS more violence on TV than in America
TVK is a local station, and it's not a major network
Towel that comes in plastic bag before meal - Oshibori
In the late 70's, there was a video game that became extremely popular
in Japan. It was called - It was called Space Invader
Japan's Soccer World Cup - 1998
You are a Japanese woman who is about to attend a funeral. Which of the
following is an acceptable accessory for the occasion - Pearl is the
only acceptable accessory for a funeral
The first Japanese astronaut went to space on - He went to space on a
Russian Rocket. By the way, his name is Mr. Akiyama, and he is a
journalist
In front of a Japanese pub, you often see a lantern in which color? -
red
Japan's recorded history is about 2,000 years. China on the other hand,
4,000 years
Puttsun is a word to describe people who are excentric and bizzare.
You are supposed to eat rice and other dishes alternately. Finishing
any dish before the end of a meal is inappropriate.
Partial nudity is allowed on TV in Japan
Obuchi died while he was the Prime Minister in the year 2000
City of Electronics - Akihabara
People in Japan fold it and put it in the closet, called Oshiire.
Sometimes, they hang it outside under the sun.
Name of food that sumo wrestlers eat a lot to gain weight - chanko nabe
Highways in Japan - most of them are not free (and they are very
expensive).
Nobuyoshi Araki is a very well-known Japanese photographer
Japanese never name sons after fathers