About JAPAN QUEST
Discover the Heart and Beauty of Japan
JAPAN QUEST is more than just memorizing facts. It’s about truly understanding and experiencing Japan’s unique spirit and aesthetics. After each quiz, you’ll receive detailed explanations that go beyond right and wrong answers, helping you explore the cultural background and reasons behind various customs. Reflecting on these insights will give you lasting knowledge that stays with you for a lifetime.
Challenges Designed Just for You
Japanese culture and etiquette might seem a bit overwhelming at first, but don’t worry! JAPAN QUEST uses simple and clear language to make learning easy. Start with Level 3 to get a handle on the essentials, and progress to Level 1 to become a true Japan expert.
Take it one step at a time and enjoy the journey!
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JAPAN QUEST is a “useful” certification test even after
Various topics
JAPAN QUEST is organized into three levels, from Level 3 to Level 1.
Each level explores a wide range of topics, including Japan’s unique spirit, customs, history, art, food culture, and subcultures. The content is designed to match the depth of understanding needed for each level, making it easy to learn and enjoy.Ease of understanding and enjoyment
In order to lower the barrier to entry, esoteric terms and specialized knowledge are avoided, and explanations are provided in easy-to-understand words. The three-way quiz-style test allows you to learn while having fun.
Different difficulty levels
Questions are available for a wide range of levels of difficulty, from beginner to advanced. This allows you to proceed according to individual abilities.
Practical Approach
The test emphasizes not only the cramming of knowledge, but also the actual experience of Japanese culture. This leads you to a profound experience after gaining knowledge.
Promoting to foreigners
JAPAN QUEST incorporates elements that are appealing to foreigners and also serves to introduce Japanese culture to the world at large. It is also used as an opportunity to deepen cross-cultural understanding.
Consideration for the environment
By becoming more sensitive to the changes in the four seasons and valuing harmony with nature, you will increase your awareness of the environment. It also promotes sustainable lifestyles.
How to take the JAPAN QUEST
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JAPAN QUEST Offers Levels 3 to 1
Each level features random questions, and after each test, you’ll get detailed explanations. This means you’re not just answering questions—you’re really learning and gaining insights.
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About each level
JAPAN QUEST Offers Levels 3 to 1
Level 1
Only those who have passed Level 2 may take the test. Comprehensive in-depth knowledge of Japan is tested, ranging from Japanese cultural history, traditional culture, and traditional events to contemporary Japanese culture and subcultures.
Level 2
Only those who have passed Level 3 may take the test. It incorporates the essence of traditional culture and can be used with confidence to describe the culture and characteristics of each region, as well as international communication.
Level 3
By learning the basic origins behind Japanese culture, the content can be used in daily life to make everyday life more enjoyable. This course will nurture your identity as a Japanese person.
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Overview of each level
Level 1 ~Master of Japanese Culture~
Test Requirement
Persons who have passed Level2
Level of questions
Wide range of questions from all genres of Japanese culture
Question Format
Multiple-choice questions
Number of questions
60
Duration
60 minutes
Examination fee
$100 (tax included)
Passing standard
70%
Level 2 ~In-Depth Study of Japanese Culture~
Test Requirement
Persons who have passed Level 3
Level of questions
Questions on the history of Japanese culture, traditional culture, and seasonal relics, etc., which are necessary for international communication.
Question Format
Multiple-choice questions
Number of questions
40
Duration
45 minutes
Examination fee
$50 (tax included)
Passing standard
70%
Level 3 ~Introduction to Japanese Culture~
Test Requirement
Registered members
Level of questions
Questions about basic Japanese culture, customs, and manners in Japan
Question Format
Multiple-choice questions
Number of questions
30
Duration
20 minutes
Examination fee
$30 (tax included)
Passing standard
70%
Level 1 ~Master of Japanese Culture~
Level 1 ~Master of Japanese Culture~
Test Requirement
Persons who have passed Level2
Level of questions
Wide range of questions from all genres of Japanese culture
Question Format
Multiple-choice questions
Number of questions
60
Duration
60 minutes
Examination fee
$100 (tax included)
Passing standard
70%
Level 2 ~In-Depth Study of Japanese Culture~
Level 2 ~In-Depth Study of Japanese Culture~
Test Requirement
Persons who have passed Level 3
Level of questions
Questions on the history of Japanese culture, traditional culture, and seasonal relics, etc., which are necessary for international communication.
Question Format
Multiple-choice questions
Number of questions
40
Duration
45 minutes
Examination fee
$50 (tax included)
Passing standard
70%
Level 3 ~Introduction to Japanese Culture~
Level 3 ~Introduction to Japanese Culture~
Test Requirement
Registered members
Level of questions
Questions about basic Japanese culture, customs, and manners in Japan
Question Format
Multiple-choice questions
Number of questions
30
Duration
20 minutes
Examination fee
$30 (tax included)
Passing standard
70%
Overview of each level
Level 1
Master of Japanese Culture
Test Requirement
Persons who have passed Level 2
Level of questions
Wide range of questions from all genres of Japanese culture
Question Format
Multiple-choice questions
Number of questions
60
Duration
60 minutes
Examination fee
$100 (tax included)
Passing standard
70%
Level 2
In-Depth Study of Japanese Culture
Test Requirement
Persons who have passed Level 3
Level of questions
Questions on the history of Japanese culture, traditional culture, and seasonal relics, etc., which are necessary for international communication.
Question Format
Multiple-choice questions
Number of questions
40
Duration
45 minutes
Examination fee
$100 (tax included)
Passing standard
70%
Level 3
Introduction to Japanese Culture
Test Requirement
Registered members
Level of questions
Questions about basic Japanese culture, customs, and manners in Japan
Question Format
Multiple-choice questions
Number of questions
30
Duration
20 minutes
Examination fee
$30 (tax included)
Passing standard
70%
Becoming a JAPAN QUEST Specialist
comes with a lot of benefits!
Upon successful completion of the test, you will receive a certification card on My Page.
In addition, you will receive great benefits such as invitations to members-only events and special offers in Japan. (The contents of the benefits vary depending on the level of the JAPAN QUEST Specialist certification.)
Japanese culture community to deepen knowledge of Japanese culture
“SAKURA”
“SAKURA”will start this winter!
Deepen exchange as well as knowledge
Japanese culture community “sakura” is a new SNS specialized in Japanese culture.
Users can use it as a place to exchange information with each other for each class.
Supervisors
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Mr. Kengo Kuma
Architect/Distinguished
Professor & Professor
Emeritus at Tokyo University
Japan is not a big country, but it is a land of diversity, where culture is hidden in every valley and mountain.
Japan is a country of history, a history that has continued without interruptions. By studying history, we can learn to see things in front of us from different angles.
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Our thoughts
JAPAN QUEST Association
Representative Director
Yuka Saiki
The Japanese islands, with nearly 70% of its land area covered by forests, has cultivated the foundations of Japanese culture by benefiting from the richness of nature and the four seasons.
In the past, the Japanese were agricultural people, valued "harmony" and possessed a sensitivity (aesthetic sense) that respected others and valued courtesy, even if it meant putting one's own needs on the back burner. It is no exaggeration to say that this kind of honest consideration for others and sincere approach to things is the underlying force behind leading cultural trends in the world, including manufacturing.
In addition, it is not uncommon for subcultures such as video games and animation, which are not limited to traditional culture, to have an impact on the world beyond the boundaries of Asia as Japanese content. We believe that such ideas, spirituality, and consideration for others are very important elements for us human beings in today's technologically advanced world.
We hope that by feeling the heart of the Japanese people and experiencing Japan, we can serve as a stepping stone to realize a sustainable society in which people living today can cooperate with each other across borders.
Perpetual Japan Foundation
Representative Director
Yuka Saiki
Social Contribution
Japan Specialist Test is a social contribution project.
"JAPAN QUEST Essential Japanese culture Test " is a social contribution project.
A portion of the examination fee will be donated to local governments and NPO that are working for the continuation of Japanese culture and traditional crafts, the funds will be used to finance the activities of these organizations.
