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When does Nemko Matsuri take place?
Around Halloween time
What court really liked cats?
The Heian court
Which emperor was gifted a black cat?
Emperor Uda
What other animals were deemed important in Japan?
Koi, beetles, birds
What is the most popular dog breed in Japan?
Shiba Inu
What are the different types of Cat Yokai?
Neko-mata : known for having a split tail
Bakeneko: known for shapeshifting
Maneki-neko: the inviting cat; its paw is always waving at you
What is Gotokuji Temple?
The lucky cat temple
What was notable about the Joumon Period?
started around 13000 bc, ended 300 bc
Called the rope period bc rope heavily used
Made ancient pottery
Indigenous Japanese looked different
Hunter gatherers
What was notable about the Taika Period or the “Big change period” (during asuka period)?
prince yamashiro and the soga clan dynasty is ended
Nanako Oue (Emperor Fujiwara)
Takes the throne after plotting the demise of soga clan
Changed family name to fujiwara
During fujiwara’s reign, Japan starts to be referred to as “nihon” instead of “wa”
What were the 2 forms of storytelling?
Emakimono
Horizontal narration filled artwork; painted hand scrolls
Shadow Puppetry
What Disney movies competed with Japan in the 1900s?
Bambi
Steamboat Willie
Fantasia
Pinocchio
Snow White
Osamu Tezuka (1928 - 1989)
Princess Knight (1953)
New treasure island (1947)
Astro boy (1952)
Hayao Miyazaki
Started at Nippon Animation, created Ghibli
Ghibli established in 1985
What sci-fi film inspired many space and techno anime?
Star Wars
What does OVA stand for and what are they?
Original Video Animation
Special releases for home video formats
Japanese direct to video is opposite of America! Meant demand was high
What is the name of the robot cat cartoon and when did it start?
Doraemon, 1979
What kind of art is this?
Ukiyo
What kind of art is this?
Ikebana
What kind of art is this?
Shodou
What kind of art is this?
Nihonga
What kind of art is this?
Sado
What kind of art is this?
Manga
What kind of art is this?
Sumie
Who is the artist and what is the name of the far left painting?
Hiroshi Yoshida; Glittering Sea
Who is the artist?
Hasui Kawase
Who is the artist?
Yayoi Kawase
What are the three things emphasized in Japanese beauty?
Light skin tone
Large eyes
Facial Structure
Why does Japan care about appearance?
Strong culture: group harmony > individuality
What is the statistic about foreigner body satisfaction after living in Japan?
The amount of female foreigners reporting confident in their size dropped from 54% to 23%
What was the Hays Code (1934-68)?
A ban on certain “sinful” topics like homosexuality in films unless portrayed in a negative light
What did Disney tend to do with queerness in their films?
Villains in films made to be interpreted as queer
Queerness portrayed negatively
Who are these villains?
Left:
Medusa Gorgon (soul eater)
Ultear Milkovich (Fairy tail)
Lust (FMA)
Right:
The Evil Queen (Snow White)
Lady Tremaine (Cinderella)
Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty)
What are common themes of sexism in anime?
One-sided fanservice
lack of proper character development compared to male counterparts
Lack of proper female representation mirrors Japan’s lack of gender equality
Unrealistic body proportions compared to male counterparts
Why are shrines commonly tied to nature?
Shrines were made where the Japanese believed the gods resided
What are the roof made of?
Roof is made of the bark of the Japanese cypress tree; it has three layers to prevent rain from leaking inside which is replaced every 60 years
What are Kannushi and what three things are notable in their clothing?
They are an intermediary between men and the gods
Eboshi (crow hat)
Joue (pure garment)
Shakujou (bishop’s staff)
Who are the Miko and what has been done to them?
they are assistance of the shrine who are unmarried women, bear the famous red hakama, And are limited to manual labor, and minor rituals
They are over, represented in media, Likely for their pure, young, virgin woman aesthetic
What is Yasukuni Shrine and why is it controversial?
Established in 1869 by Emperor Meiji
Honors soldiers who fought for Japan post- shogunate
Controversial due to Japan’s conduct during WWII
yasukuni means “peaceful shrine”
What are Inari Shrines and what are they associated with?
indoor shrines are dedicated to the Kami inari, the Kami of rice; They are associated with: Foxes, rice, household wellbeing, business prosperity, and general Prosperity
What are Jinzo Statues?
They are the patron of children and travelers
Protectors of dead children
Red bib symbolizes good luck
What does the Nickname “Otanuki-Sama” mean?
Honorable Mr. Tanuki
When did Vocaloid begin development and when did it release? How many voice banks did it include?
development started 2000
Released in 2004
Featured 5 voice banks (3 english, 2 Japanese)
When was hatsune miku released and what happened after?
2007; the popularity skyrocketed! Since Miku’s release, very few voice banks have not featured an official anime style mascot
Who were Kagamine Rin & Len made by? When were they released? What are their items? Are they twins?
crypton future media
2007
Rin - orange; Len- banana
They are not officially twins, but essentially gender swapped versions of each other, though many fans and songs interpret them as twins
What does -P mean? Where did it originate? What game did it inspire?
P is for producer
Originated on niconico
Inspired iDOLM@STER game (where the player is the producer of a female idol group)
Who are famous vocaloid producers?
Hachioji-P
Giga-P
wowaka
Which president decided to bomb Japan and what did he know?
Harry Truman; 33rd US president; New very little about the impacts of atomic bombs and the Cold War
How many combined casualties were estimated as a result of the atomic bombs?
200,000
What was the first popular post war song and why was it significant?
“Ringo no uta” (Apple Song, 1945)
Known as first popular hit of postwar era
It was composed for the movie “Soyokaze”, which was a wartime production, but released after Japan’s surrender
Emphasizes shift from hardships of war on homefront to feel-good entertainment that offers an escape
What are Japanese atomic bomb survivors known as?
Hibakusha; they received prejudice based on their health issues
Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?
Lacked resources
America froze Japanese assets
Thought America would negotiate after attack
When does Japanese fashion date back to? Which piece of clothing was introduced and what did it represent?
Heian period; the kimono; it was a symbol of status and luxury
Which period saw the introduction is fashion subcultures?
Heisei Period
What is the idea of Lolita fashion? What ar the common sub styles?
It is a way to express yourself freely; Gothic, cyberpunk, and sweet
What is Harajuku fashion known for? What are the types?
being decorative and showing individuality
Types:
Pop
Lolita
“Yume-kawa” (cutie and dreamy)
What is shibuya fashion known for?
Shibuya 109 (store)
Casual
Cool > cute
Black
What does Sakura mean in Shintoism?
believed that Gods would rest in the trees during spring
A sacred place for the rice paddy god to dwell
Established a day of rest
What is the origin of Awa Odori?
original meaning lost to time, but a couple ideas are:
Local variation of Bon-odori dancing performed during the Obon holiday
Inspired by Furyu dance from Noh plays
Result of the completion and subsequent celebration of Tokushima castle, built by hachisuka iemasa in 1587
List the Japanese historical periods in order:
Joumon Period
Yayoi Period
Koufun Period
Asuka Period
Nara Period
Heian Period
Kamakura Period
Muromachi Period
Azuchi-Momoyama Period
Edo Period
Meiji Period
Taishou Period
Showa Period
Heisei Period
