What is Japan's highest mountain?
AnswerMount Fuji
Mount Fuji is Japan's tallest peak.
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7 fact-checked facts about Japan's geography, history, culture and landmarks, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is Japan's currency?
AnswerYen
Japan uses the yen.
Going deeper
Which is the largest of Japan's main islands?
AnswerHonshu
Honshu holds Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.
The first Shinkansen bullet train line opened in 1964 between Tokyo and which city?
AnswerOsaka
The Tokaido Shinkansen linked Tokyo and Osaka.
Which traditional Japanese theater is known for elaborate makeup and costumes?
AnswerKabuki
Kabuki dates to the early 1600s.
Expert level
About how tall is Mount Fuji?
Answer3,776 meters
Mount Fuji stands 3,776 m (12,388 ft).
In which year did Tokyo first host the Summer Olympics?
Answer1964
The 1964 Tokyo Games were the first held in Asia.
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