Japanese Festival QuizOnline version How much do you know about Japanese festivals? Take the quiz to find out! by Forum Mithani 1 What is Spring called in Japanese a Natsu b Fuyu c Haru d Aki 2 What is Autumn called in Japanese a Fuyu b Aki c Natsu d Haru 3 When is the doll's festival held? a Spring b Summer c Autumn d Winter 4 Which festival honours the spirits of one's ancestors? a tanabata b obon c oshougatsu d hina matsuri 5 When is it customary to eat long noodles? a January 1 b May 5 c December 25 d December 31 6 What are the ages celebrated in the Shichi-go-san festival? a 3; 4; 5 b 7; 5; 3 c 7; 6; 5 d 1; 2; 3 7 Which festival is based on a story featuring a goatherd? a tanabata b obon c hanami d kodomo no hi 8 What do families display on kodomo no hi (Children's Day)? a Postcards b Dolls c Cherry blossoms d Carp streamers