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What is the new capital of Japan?

Tokyo. The old capital of Japan is Kyoto. Tokyo has been the capital of Japan since 1868, after the Tokugawa dynasty (1603-1867), which ruled from Kyoto, was defeated.

The Japanese call their country "Nippon" or "Nihon". What does this mean?

source of the sun. Mountains and hills cover most of Japan, making it an island country of great beauty.

Which coin, used in Japan until 1953, was equivalent to 1/100th of a yen?

sen. Before December 31, 1953, one yen was equivalent to 100 sen and 1000 rin, but then an enforcement of the 'Small Currency Disposition and Fractional Rounding in Payments Act' rendered these coins (in denominations of less than 1 yen) invalid.

This is a trick question! If you were having "aisu kuriimu" in Japan, what would you be having?

ice-cream. "Guruupu" in Japanese means group!

Which is Japan's oldest religion?

Shinto. "Shinto" means 'the way of the gods'.

Which is the smallest of the main Japanese islands?

Shikoku. Only about 3% of the Japanese people live on this island.

In which year did Japan seize the Chinese province of Manchuria?

1931. Japan began a war with China in 1937 and this became a part of World War II.

The oldest form of traditional Japanese drama is the ___ play.

no. This developed during the 1300s! Can also be spelled noh.

Japan produces more than how many million cars a year?

7. Only the USA makes more cars!

Japan's head of state is a president. True or False?

f. No, Japan's head of state is an emperor. Akihito is the current emperor of Japan.