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Viral Japanese Pop Culture & 2025 Holiday Guide: From Anime Cons to Trending Slang!
Japanese Culture
Explore Japan's exciting 2025 holiday calendar, diving into pop culture trends, viral sensations, and must-know events. Discover how modern culture shapes traditional celebrations and what's buzzing in anime, gaming, and J-pop.
Japan Holidays
Pop Culture
Anime
J-Pop
Gaming
Viral Trends
2025
15 Questions
Medium
Ages 5+
May 19, 2026
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This study set covers Japanese Culture through
15 practice questions.
Explore Japan's exciting 2025 holiday calendar, diving into pop culture trends, viral sensations, and must-know events. Discover how modern culture shapes traditional celebrations and what's buzzing in anime, gaming, and J-pop. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Viral Japanese Pop Culture & 2025 Holiday Guide: From Anime Cons to Trending Slang! study set below.
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1
Which major anime convention, a merger of two previous events, is scheduled to take place at Tokyo Big Sight in March 2025?
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A
Comiket
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B
Wonder Festival
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C
AnimeJapan
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D
Tokyo Game Show
2
In 2025, which holiday commemorates the legendary founding of Japan by its first emperor, Jimmu, and is observed on February 11th?
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A
Culture Day
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B
National Foundation Day
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C
Vernal Equinox Day
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D
Shōwa Day
3
What is the name of the popular period in late April/early May 2025 in Japan, known for a cluster of national holidays that often creates a long vacation period?
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A
Silver Week
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B
Obon
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C
Golden Week
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D
New Year's Golden Period
4
Which 2025 holiday, observed on November 3rd, was repurposed after WWII to celebrate arts, learning, and civic participation?
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A
Respect for the Aged Day
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B
Labor Thanksgiving Day
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C
Health and Sports Day
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D
Culture Day
5
The Japanese TV show 'Shogun,' a major entertainment story of 2024, made history at the Emmy Awards with how many wins?
6
Which of the following is a trending slang term among Japanese Gen Z in 2025, referring to specific industries or hobbies?
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A
Maji maji majingaa
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B
Kenchana
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C
〇〇界隈
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D
Honnmoney
7
What is the name of the viral indie game, a walking simulator set in a Japanese metro station, that is expected to be released on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2025?
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A
Silent Hill f
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B
The Exit 8
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C
Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater
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D
Death Stranding 2 On The Beach
8
In 2025, which holiday on August 11th is dedicated to mountains and is one of Japan's newer national holidays, first observed in 2016?
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A
Marine Day
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B
Mountain Day
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C
Respect for the Aged Day
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D
Autumnal Equinox Day
9
Which J-pop artist or group, known for hits like 'YOASOBI,' 'Ado,' and 'Atarashii Gakko!', is expected to continue their global success with world tours in 2025?
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A
Official Hige Dandism
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B
King Gnu
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C
Suchmos
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D
Multiple artists including YOASOBI and Ado
10
What is the name of the Japanese event scheduled for March 22-25, 2025, that is considered one of the world's premier anime conventions and is held at Tokyo Big Sight?
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A
Comiket
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B
AnimeJapan
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C
World Cosplay Summit
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D
Niconico Chokaigi
11
Which upcoming PlayStation 5 game, a standalone sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, is set for release in October 2025?
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A
Dragon Quest XII
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B
Ninja Gaiden 4
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C
Ghost of Yōtei
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D
Kingdom Hearts 4
12
The holiday 'Coming of Age Day' in Japan, celebrated in January 2025, originally celebrated people reaching what age before the legal age of adulthood changed?
13
What cultural phenomenon, which involves expressing intense support for idols or characters, has evolved into a trillion-yen lifestyle in Japan by 2025, with fans organizing their lives around their 'oshi'?
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A
Kawaii culture
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B
Oshikatsu
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C
Yuru-chara
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D
Otaku
14
Which of the following is NOT a national holiday in Japan in 2025?
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A
Emperor's Birthday
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B
Constitution Memorial Day
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C
Cherry Blossom Day
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D
Marine Day
15
What trend, influenced by social media and short-form video content, has seen a surge in popularity among Japanese Gen Z in 2024-2025, with examples like 'Cat Pudding' being cited?
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A
Retro aesthetics
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B
DIY crafts
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C
Food culture
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D
Virtual reality experiences
