Japan for Kids Trivia Quiz

Answer: Tokyo

Tokyo is both the capital and largest city of Japan. Originally named Edo, the city changed its name to Tokyo in 1868 when it became the country's official capital. "Tokyo" means "east capital". It is located on the coast. The city was the host of the 1964 Summer Olympic Games.

Answer: True

Japan is an island country made up of about 6,852 individual islands. It is located off the east coast of Asia in the Pacific Ocean. The largest island is Honshu. Tokyo is found on the island of Honshu.

Answer: Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji has an elevation of 12,389 feet. It is an active volcano located not far from Tokyo. There are many historical and cultural sites on and near the peak.

Answer: Yen

The word "yen" means "round" in Japanese. The yen coins were introduced in 1870, with the banknotes coming two years later. The yen is one of the most traded currencies in the world.

Answer: Land of the Rising Sun

Japan is known as the Land of the Rising Sun. This nickname comes from the translation of the Japanese characters that make up Japan's name, which mean "origin of the sun".

Answer: Circle

The Japanese flag has a white background with a red circle in the center. The circle represents the sun. The flag is called Nisshōki, which means "sun-mark flag". The flag was adopted in 1870.

Answer: Yes

The government of Japan is a constitutional monarchy. There is an emperor and a prime minister. The Emperor of Japan is the only monarch in the world that still uses the title of "Emperor".

Answer: Chrysanthemum

The Imperial Seal of Japan is used as a crest by the Emperor of Japan and the Imperial Family. It is a round, yellow chrysanthemum with sixteen petals. The throne for the Emperor of Japan is called the Chrysanthemum Throne.

Answer: False

Earthquakes are a huge problem in Japan and many powerful earthquakes have hit the islands. This danger is due to its location as part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. Tsunamis and active volcanoes also threaten the country.

Answer: Nintendo

Nintendo was founded in 1889 in Kyoto, Japan, when it began by making playing cards. They began making electronic games in the 1970s. The company has grown into one of the world's largest video game companies. Some of its most well-known game franchises include "Mario", "Pokemon", and "The Legend of Zelda".