Tag: general knowledge

Japanese Soba noodles(made out of buckwheat flour), Udon noodles and Ramen all are national delicacies eaten with the help of chopsticks. Which of the following is not considered as bad table manners

A single train line in Tokyo carries more people than half of what the Newyork Subway does and more than what the whole London uderground Network does, and touches the busiest railway station in the world. What are the line and station names?

Shintoism and Buddhisim are the 2 most widely followed religions in Japan, What are we not supposed to do in a Shrine/Temple in Japan.

Onsens/hot springs are very popular all across japan where people bath publicly. One of the only places in the world where the sight of 6 naked man standing in a line for a vending machine can be entertained. What is the best way to enjoy a bath in the onsen?

Japanese emperor is the head of the state and the Japanese Imperial house is the oldest hereditary monarchy in the world. The Japanese Imperial family gives public appeareances only on special ocassions. When was the first time that the Japanese public heard their emperor's voice?

Sumo is Japan's national sport and is one of the fastest sports in the world, most of the matches end in less than a few seconds. Yokozuna is the highest rank in Sumo, what is traditional for the audience to do when a Yokozuna is defeated by a lower rank wrestler?