Legion Ketsueki Japanese Culture Quiz

**Dragon Ball** · Mar 15, 2007, 08:14 PM

Here is the quiz put together by the Legion Ketsueki clan! Let's see how long it can last before all the answers are found.

QUESTIONS ARE:

What phrase is customary for you to say before eating a meal?
What makes the 2000 yen bill unique in Japan from other bills?
What is the name of the Japanese art style that resembles "pictures of the floating world"?
When entering a house in Japan, it is customary to remove your shoes. What is the name of the area of the house that it is done in?
What is the Japanese sport that involves rikishi?
When it comes to baths and showering in Japan, why is it required for a member of the family to wash their body before entering the bath water?
Which festival in Japan began when some high school students made 6 snow statues in a park?
When drinking alcohol with other people, what is the general rule about keeping the glasses full when it comes to pouring?
What is the act of dressing as characters from manga, anime, and other media known as?
When serving food or giving a gift, what is the most important thing that Japanese people look for?

Anyone can try to answer the above questions regardless whether you are in a clan or not. When answering a question, please cut and paste the question before your answer. All attempts are to be placed into this thread.

Thanks and good luck to Legion Ketsueki.

*PsiKnot* · Mar 15, 2007, 11:52 PM

What phrase is customary for you to say before eating a meal?
Itadaki-masu “ I gracefully accept”
What makes the 2000 yen bill unique in Japan from other bills?
All other bills are 5’s or 1’s like 50, 100, 500, 1000. 2000 is the only one that starts with a 2
What is the name of the Japanese art style that resembles "pictures of the floating world"?
Ukiyo-e
When entering a house in Japan, it is customary to remove your shoes. What is the name of the area of the house that it is done in?
Genkan
What is the Japanese sport that involves rikishi?
Sumo
When it comes to baths and showering in Japan, why is it required for a member of the family to wash their body before entering the bath water?
The bath water is used by the whole family and is not drained on a daily basis. What’s more the water is sometimes scented or treated with minerals similar to those found in natural hot springs. If you had a nice relaxing bath like that would you want somebody else’s nasties in there?
Which festival in Japan began when some high school students made 6 snow statues in a park?
Sapporo Snow festival
When drinking alcohol with other people, what is the general rule about keeping the glasses full when it comes to pouring?
Well, seeing how you don’t pour your own drinks but pour for your companion and vice-versa. Make sure that your drinking buddy is always topped off. If you feel you’ve had enough you just don’t drink anymore leaving your own glass full, thus preventing anymore from being poured. A bit long winded but the question is phrased oddly.
What is the act of dressing as characters from manga, anime, and other media known as?
Cosplay
When serving food or giving a gift, what is the most important thing that Japanese people look for?
Well I’m not sure on this one but seeing how it’s customary to reciprocate gifts of similar value I guess the cost/value would be pretty important. But I’m going to have to go with humility in presentation. To say “It’s nothing much but-” or “Tsumaranai mono desu ga” when giving a gift is customary.

**Dragon Ball** · Mar 16, 2007, 12:27 AM

Nice answers PsiKnot.

All correct except 2 and 10.

No. 2 refers to the display image on the bills.
No. 10 is incorrect.

*PsiKnot* · Mar 16, 2007, 01:03 AM

well in that case
2. What makes the 2000 yen bill unique in Japan from other bills?
Unlike all other bills which have people's faces on them the 2000yen bill sports the gate of Shuri Castle in Okinawa.

10. When serving food or giving a gift, what is the most important thing that Japanese people look for?
I just now noticed the "look for" part of the question. Gift giving and cooking are both arts and have to be presented (the looks ie. wrapping or garnish) in a manner that reflects the occasion as well as the intention of the giver/server.

deodaclan18 · Mar 16, 2007, 04:54 AM

ooooh, 4 hours and 49 minutes, I guess we're winning for now,

. I wake up and it's over, lol. I guess I'll say congrats to you. How lackluster this contest is so far though, >.<. Tooooo easy I guess. *slaps himself*

Chiefblackhammer · Mar 16, 2007, 05:13 AM

Wow go PsiKnot...House of Jurai keeping it real! But I must say that I just woke up and boom it is over....not that I could have helped!

**Dragon Ball** · Mar 16, 2007, 09:30 AM

Yep, 4 hours and 49 minutes it's over! This quizzes sure don't last long. This quiz lasted only barely longer than Cosa Nostra.

Next up is House of Jurai. Topic is Manga. The thread at Clan Competition - Quiz Time! has been updated.

House of Jurai... please submit your questions and answers to me via PM within 5 days.

Thanks.

*The White Wolf* · Mar 16, 2007, 09:35 AM

Oh Man! A quiz created by my clan.. already up and solved??!

I hate being grounded!

Haku-chan · Mar 16, 2007, 09:48 AM

1. What phrase is customary for you to say before eating a meal? Itadakimasu
2. What makes the 2000 yen bill unique in Japan from other bills? I dunno
3. What is the name of the Japanese art style that resembles "pictures of the floating world"? Dunno
4. When entering a house in Japan, it is customary to remove your shoes. What is the name of the area of the house that it is done in? I forgot
5. What is the Japanese sport that involves rikishi? Dont know
6. When it comes to baths and showering in Japan, why is it required for a member of the family to wash their body before entering the bath water? Purity and all that mess
7. Which festival in Japan began when some high school students made 6 snow statues in a park? dunno dunno
8. When drinking alcohol with other people, what is the general rule about keeping the glasses full when it comes to pouring? dunno
9. What is the act of dressing as characters from manga, anime, and other media known as? Cos-play
10. When serving food or giving a gift, what is the most important thing that Japanese people look for? dunno

*The White Wolf* · Mar 16, 2007, 09:55 AM

Sorry Haku-chan, but the quiz is over. Psiknot has already answered all of the questions. Nice go at the answers, though! Better luck at the next quiz.

*koga23* · Mar 16, 2007, 10:19 AM

Well diden't think it would end so fast i was hoping for at least 5 hours all most made it too, so next is manga this is gonna get intrusting good luck House of Jurai.

Mar 15, 2007, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dragon Ball I Hate Junk Posting Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Japan Posts: 1,349 Thanks: 17 Thanked 84 Times in 27 Posts Credits: 17,112	Legion Ketsueki Japanese Culture Quiz Here is the quiz put together by the Legion Ketsueki clan! Let's see how long it can last before all the answers are found. QUESTIONS ARE: What phrase is customary for you to say before eating a meal? What makes the 2000 yen bill unique in Japan from other bills? What is the name of the Japanese art style that resembles "pictures of the floating world"? When entering a house in Japan, it is customary to remove your shoes. What is the name of the area of the house that it is done in? What is the Japanese sport that involves rikishi? When it comes to baths and showering in Japan, why is it required for a member of the family to wash their body before entering the bath water? Which festival in Japan began when some high school students made 6 snow statues in a park? When drinking alcohol with other people, what is the general rule about keeping the glasses full when it comes to pouring? What is the act of dressing as characters from manga, anime, and other media known as? When serving food or giving a gift, what is the most important thing that Japanese people look for? Anyone can try to answer the above questions regardless whether you are in a clan or not. When answering a question, please cut and paste the question before your answer. All attempts are to be placed into this thread. Thanks and good luck to Legion Ketsueki. __________________ FAVOURITE THREADS EXPLAIN why, or risk an infraction. BE WARNED Junk Posting Not cool! Find out why. MOVE YOUR STUFF FleaMarket Member's Trading Pit!
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Mar 15, 2007, 11:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
PsiKnot The Bad Guy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 406 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 220	Re: Legion Ketsueki Japanese Culture Quiz What phrase is customary for you to say before eating a meal? Itadaki-masu “ I gracefully accept” What makes the 2000 yen bill unique in Japan from other bills? All other bills are 5’s or 1’s like 50, 100, 500, 1000. 2000 is the only one that starts with a 2 What is the name of the Japanese art style that resembles "pictures of the floating world"? Ukiyo-e When entering a house in Japan, it is customary to remove your shoes. What is the name of the area of the house that it is done in? Genkan What is the Japanese sport that involves rikishi? Sumo When it comes to baths and showering in Japan, why is it required for a member of the family to wash their body before entering the bath water? The bath water is used by the whole family and is not drained on a daily basis. What’s more the water is sometimes scented or treated with minerals similar to those found in natural hot springs. If you had a nice relaxing bath like that would you want somebody else’s nasties in there? Which festival in Japan began when some high school students made 6 snow statues in a park? Sapporo Snow festival When drinking alcohol with other people, what is the general rule about keeping the glasses full when it comes to pouring? Well, seeing how you don’t pour your own drinks but pour for your companion and vice-versa. Make sure that your drinking buddy is always topped off. If you feel you’ve had enough you just don’t drink anymore leaving your own glass full, thus preventing anymore from being poured. A bit long winded but the question is phrased oddly. What is the act of dressing as characters from manga, anime, and other media known as? Cosplay When serving food or giving a gift, what is the most important thing that Japanese people look for? Well I’m not sure on this one but seeing how it’s customary to reciprocate gifts of similar value I guess the cost/value would be pretty important. But I’m going to have to go with humility in presentation. To say “It’s nothing much but-” or “Tsumaranai mono desu ga” when giving a gift is customary. __________________ Thinking is the leading cause of death among the stupid. Signature and Avatar made by Zackraa. Thanks!
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Mar 16, 2007, 12:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dragon Ball I Hate Junk Posting Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Japan Posts: 1,349 Thanks: 17 Thanked 84 Times in 27 Posts Credits: 17,112	Re: Legion Ketsueki Japanese Culture Quiz Nice answers PsiKnot. All correct except 2 and 10. No. 2 refers to the display image on the bills. No. 10 is incorrect. __________________ FAVOURITE THREADS EXPLAIN why, or risk an infraction. BE WARNED Junk Posting Not cool! Find out why. MOVE YOUR STUFF FleaMarket Member's Trading Pit!
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Mar 16, 2007, 01:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
PsiKnot The Bad Guy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 406 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 220	Re: Legion Ketsueki Japanese Culture Quiz well in that case 2. What makes the 2000 yen bill unique in Japan from other bills? Unlike all other bills which have people's faces on them the 2000yen bill sports the gate of Shuri Castle in Okinawa. 10. When serving food or giving a gift, what is the most important thing that Japanese people look for? I just now noticed the "look for" part of the question. Gift giving and cooking are both arts and have to be presented (the looks ie. wrapping or garnish) in a manner that reflects the occasion as well as the intention of the giver/server. __________________ Thinking is the leading cause of death among the stupid. Signature and Avatar made by Zackraa. Thanks!
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deodaclan18 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,086 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Credits: 2,588	Re: Legion Ketsueki Japanese Culture Quiz ooooh, 4 hours and 49 minutes, I guess we're winning for now, . I wake up and it's over, lol. I guess I'll say congrats to you. How lackluster this contest is so far though, >.<. Tooooo easy I guess. slaps himself __________________
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Dragon Ball I Hate Junk Posting Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Japan Posts: 1,349 Thanks: 17 Thanked 84 Times in 27 Posts Credits: 17,112	Re: Legion Ketsueki Japanese Culture Quiz Yep, 4 hours and 49 minutes it's over! This quizzes sure don't last long. This quiz lasted only barely longer than Cosa Nostra. Next up is House of Jurai. Topic is Manga. The thread at Clan Competition - Quiz Time! has been updated. House of Jurai... please submit your questions and answers to me via PM within 5 days. Thanks. __________________ FAVOURITE THREADS EXPLAIN why, or risk an infraction. BE WARNED Junk Posting Not cool! Find out why. MOVE YOUR STUFF FleaMarket Member's Trading Pit!
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Mar 16, 2007, 09:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
The White Wolf 2008's up for changes! Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,475 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Credits: 4,073	Re: Legion Ketsueki Japanese Culture Quiz Oh Man! A quiz created by my clan.. already up and solved??! I hate being grounded! __________________ THANK YOU ms.Equinn
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Haku-chan Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kirigakure Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 30	Re: Legion Ketsueki Japanese Culture Quiz 1. What phrase is customary for you to say before eating a meal? Itadakimasu 2. What makes the 2000 yen bill unique in Japan from other bills? I dunno 3. What is the name of the Japanese art style that resembles "pictures of the floating world"? Dunno 4. When entering a house in Japan, it is customary to remove your shoes. What is the name of the area of the house that it is done in? I forgot 5. What is the Japanese sport that involves rikishi? Dont know 6. When it comes to baths and showering in Japan, why is it required for a member of the family to wash their body before entering the bath water? Purity and all that mess 7. Which festival in Japan began when some high school students made 6 snow statues in a park? dunno dunno 8. When drinking alcohol with other people, what is the general rule about keeping the glasses full when it comes to pouring? dunno 9. What is the act of dressing as characters from manga, anime, and other media known as? Cos-play 10. When serving food or giving a gift, what is the most important thing that Japanese people look for? dunno
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The White Wolf 2008's up for changes! Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,475 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Credits: 4,073	Re: Legion Ketsueki Japanese Culture Quiz Sorry Haku-chan, but the quiz is over. Psiknot has already answered all of the questions. Nice go at the answers, though! Better luck at the next quiz. __________________ THANK YOU ms.Equinn
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koga23 ~The Master~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,115 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Credits: 12,580	Re: Legion Ketsueki Japanese Culture Quiz Well diden't think it would end so fast i was hoping for at least 5 hours all most made it too, so next is manga this is gonna get intrusting good luck House of Jurai. __________________ Thanks zyta for the awesome sig † " There Is Nothing To Fear But F.E.A.R It Self "- (F.E.A.R) †
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