Trivia For June 30, 2026

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Japan

Question 1:

What mountain that can be seen from Tokyo is actually an active volcano that last erupted in 1707—1708?

Fuji
  • Mount Fuji's symmetrical cone, which is covered in snow for about five months of the year, is commonly used as a cultural icon of Japan and is frequently depicted in art and photography.


Question 2:

Name the polytheistic, indigenous religion of Japan that, along with Buddhism, is one of the country's two main faiths.

Shinto
  • Unlike most Western religions, Shinto has no foundational text or specific doctrine, and instead exists in a diverse range of local and regional forms. It is deeply intertwined with Buddhism, and many adherents practice elements of both.


Question 3:

What is the largest and most populous island of Japan?

Honshu
  • Over 80% of the population of Japan—approximately 100 million people—live on Honshu.


Question 4:

Deer that roam the public park in this Japanese city have learned to bow to tourists in exchange for rice crackers.

Nara
  • According to local folklore, sika deer from this area were considered sacred due to a visit from Takemikazuchi, one of the four gods of Kasuga Grand Shrine.


Question 5:

According to legend, he ascended the throne in 660 BC to become Japan’s first emperor.

Jimmu
  • Most modern scholars agree that Jimmu is a mythical figure. According to the legend, his parents were kami, or deities.


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