These ‘sakura’ line the moats near which important landmark? A Imperial Palace B Studio Ghibli C Tokyo Station The residence of the emperor of Japan is flanked by immaculately tended parkland intercut with canal-like moats. Many of these areas are open to the public, and thanks to the tasteful lighting, visitors to the grounds can … Read more
Viewing these beautiful blossoms is a yearly Japanese tradition. What kind are they? A Almond B Cherry C Apple Taking in the fleeting beauty of fruit tree blossoms—mostly those of the Japanese cherry tree, or ‘sakura’—is a major Japanese custom known as ‘hanami.’ Thanks to the Japanese Meteorological Agency, people partaking in the tradition can … Read more
This setting looks tranquil, but it’s part of the largest metropolis in the world. Which city are we in? A Tokyo B Istanbul C Shanghai While the population of its city proper is lower than those of megacities like Shanghai and Istanbul, the wider Tokyo metropolitan area is widely considered to be the world’s largest … Read more
What is the traditional name for the Emperor’s residence in Tokyo? A Edo Castle B Imperial Palace C Fushimi Castle The correct answer is Imperial Palace.
What orange and white structure can be seen illuminated in the background of this photo? A Tokyo Tower B Tokyo Station C Nakagin Capsule Tower The Tokyo Tower is an Eiffel Tower-inspired lattice tower that is painted white and international orange. It was designed by Tachū Naitō to resist earthquakes. The correct answer is Tokyo Tower.
Japan celebrates ‘Hanami’ each spring, which centers on the blooming of what kind of tree? A Magnolia tree B Willow Tree C Cherry tree Japan has a particular cultural tradition called “Hanami,” which means “flower watching.” They are best kind of Japanese cherry blossom festival – but Hanami isn’t just an annual celebration of the … Read more
Which of these books did Charles Darwin write? A A Brief History of Time B The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy C On the Origin of Species Published in 1859, ‘On the Origin of Species’ introduced Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. The correct answer is On the Origin of Species.
Why are the bird’s feet blue? A They’re cold B For camouflage C It’s diet-related Pigments called carotenoids are in the fish that blue-footed boobies eat. If the feet are vibrant blue, the booby is eating well. And more likely to find a mate, settle down, and maybe lay some eggs. The correct answer is … Read more
Where does our blue-footed friend live? A Newfoundland B Galápagos Islands C Puerto Rico The islands made famous by Charles Darwin are the blue-footed booby’s main stomping ground, but it can also be found off the coasts of Southern California and Mexico, and as far south as Peru. The correct answer is Galápagos Islands.
Like the blue-footed booby, which animal is monogamous? A Rabbit B Albatross C Dog Just like a blue-footed booby, the albatross also mates for life. Even if the birds wander off far away they will return to the same partner and perform their mating dance. The correct answer is Albatross.