Japanese Oddities

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Which of the following things are MOST likely to be frowned upon by the Japanese? Smoking in the bank Drinking alcohol in an internet cafe Urinating in public (at night) Eating a hamburger on the subway

2. Women may not set foot on a dohyo (sumo ring) for any reason. True False

3. Which of the following combinations of items are available in vending machines for sale? softs drinks, eggs, hot coffee all of these are available video cassettes, phone cards, ice cream cones books, bottles of wine, packs of cigarettes

4. As an urban dweller, which of the following pieces of junk mail would one be LEAST likely to receive in one's post box in Japan? Supermarket specials Car dealerships flyers A full colour pictorial flyer from a massage parlour Real estate brochures

5. Ok, now imagine you travel to Japan (if you are not already there!). Which of the following things is LEAST likely to happen on the subway? You accidentally step on somebody's foot and THEY apologize to you You notice the passenger next to you casually light up a cigarette You give up your seat for an older passenger and they allow a child travelling with them to sit down instead You notice another passenger travelling with three or four pets in a basket or cage

6. What is the legal age for the consumption of alcohol in Japan? 13 there is no legal age 35 20

7. More of these are purchased daily in Japan than in any other country in the world. Which item is it? Newspapers Eggs Motorcycles Compact Disks

8. Which side of the road do Japanese drive on? Answer: (left or right)

9. Which of the following two countries also double as popular coffee and chocolate brands in Japan, respectively? Sweden and Spain Brazil and Germany Georgia and Ghana Belgium and Guinea

10. As in other countries around the world, there are many different flavours of "Fanta" sold in Japan. But unlike in other countries, which flavour is by far the most popular? Banana Orange Grape Apple