Question 1

Which major anime convention, a merger of two previous events, is scheduled to take place at Tokyo Big Sight in March 2025?

Accepted Answer

AnimeJapan

Question 2

In 2025, which holiday commemorates the legendary founding of Japan by its first emperor, Jimmu, and is observed on February 11th?

Accepted Answer

National Foundation Day

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Golden Week

Question 4

Which 2025 holiday, observed on November 3rd, was repurposed after WWII to celebrate arts, learning, and civic participation?

Accepted Answer

Culture Day

Question 5

The Japanese TV show 'Shogun,' a major entertainment story of 2024, made history at the Emmy Awards with how many wins?

Accepted Answer

18

Question 6

Which of the following is a trending slang term among Japanese Gen Z in 2025, referring to specific industries or hobbies?

Accepted Answer

〇〇界隈

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

The Exit 8

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Mountain Day

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Multiple artists including YOASOBI and Ado

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

AnimeJapan

Question 11

Which upcoming PlayStation 5 game, a standalone sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, is set for release in October 2025?

Accepted Answer

Ghost of Yōtei

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

20

Question 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'?

Accepted Answer

Oshikatsu

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a national holiday in Japan in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Cherry Blossom Day

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Food culture

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