How well do you really know Japan?
Do you know all about Japan’s temples, castles, natural wonders and wildlife? Maybe you’re an expert on Japanese geography, history and culture? Find out if you’re an expert with our fun, fiendish quiz…
Castles, wild wonders, glittering cities and cultural gems make Japan the must-visit country that it is. But how well do you really know the country?
Test your geography, history and travel knowledge with this fun, sometimes tricky, trivia quiz – made with the help of the specialists at InsideJapan. Good luck!
Question 1 of 22
1. Japan is made up of islands. How many islands does Japan have in total?
Question 3 of 22
3. We all know Tokyo’s the largest city in terms of population, but where is the second biggest?
Question 4 of 22
4. Japan’s total population is approx. 127 million, but which European country is similar in size according to landmass?
Question 5 of 22
5. Before Tokyo, Japan had several other capital cities. Which is the most recent previous capital?
Question 7 of 22
7. Few ‘original’ castles remain from the Edo period of 1603 to 1868. How many still exist today?
Question 8 of 22
8. Kyoto is famous for its stunning geisha. But what does the word ‘geisha’ actually translate to?
Question 9 of 22
9. Japan is an up-and-coming hiking haven, but which of these timeless walking trails is over 1,000 years old?
Question 10 of 22
10. What is the top operational speed of the Shinkansen aka The Bullet train?
Question 11 of 22
11. Japan is renowned for its incredible food. Which city is nicknamed the ‘kitchen of Japan’?
Question 12 of 22
12. Which quintessentially Japanese dish actually originates from Portugal?
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13. Which sacred animal is known for wandering through Nara Park?
Question 14 of 22
14. Hokkaido’s red-crowned cranes are iconic. In which part of the island can they be seen all year round?
Question 15 of 22
15. In which prefecture can you find the hot spring-bathing Japanese macaque aka snow monkey?
Question 16 of 22
16. In which region would you find the city of Sendai?
Question 17 of 22
17. Can you identify this famous Japanese castle?
Question 18 of 22
18. Can you identify this Japanese city garden?
Question 19 of 22
19. In which Japanese town would you find this Buddha statue?
Question 20 of 22
20. When did the beloved Studio Ghibli Museum in Mitaka open?
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