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In what era was Japanese painting spawned, ca. 552 AD?

Asuka.

In the famous 'Jigoku Scroll' or Hell-Scroll, what kind of beastly-headed animal did the demons possess to make the shrieking sounds of hell?

horse.

What was the first book in Japan to be illustrated by wood-cut prints?

Ise Monogatari.

What style of painting was Japanese artist Utamaro best noted for?

Ukiyo-e.

How did Katsushika Hokusai sign his last work entitled 'A Hundred Views of Fuji'?

The art of a crazy old man.

Who was the Japanese artist that made the color print entitled 'The Treasure Ship with the Seven Gods of God's Fortune'?

Hiroshige.

The Buddha had 32 distinguishing features. One of which includes his curly hair, called Rahotsu. What kind of creature does a Rahotsu resemble?

snail.

Where is the largest Buddhist bronze located in Japan?

Todaiji Temple.

What is the name of the early Japanese dance described in the Nihonshoki and Kojiki?

kagura.

In the period of Empress Suiko, dance dramas were performed quite often. What were the masks used in the Gigaku and Bugaku called?

bato.