1. Which city in Japan experienced a big earthquake on 17th January, 1995 ?   Kobe   Kyoto   Tokyo   Nagasaki   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. What was Tokyo's name in ancient times ?   Nihon   Formosa   Kyoto   Edo   Half-n-half Clue   3. What are the two houses (upper and lower) of parliament in Japan called ?   House of Councillors and House of Representatives   House of Senators and House of Representatives   Red House and White House   House of Councillors and House of Senators   Half-n-half Clue   4. Which city became the capital of Japan in A.D. 794 and continued to be the seat of the throne for about 1000 years ?   Tokyo   Kyoto   Kobe   Nara   Half-n-half Clue   5. Which city was established in A.D. 710 as the first capital of Japan ?   Nara   Kyoto   Tokyo   Kobe   Half-n-half Clue   6. Which island came under United States rule as a result of World War II ?   Kyushu   Tottori   Shikoku   Okinawa   Half-n-half Clue   7. In which year did Japan become a United Nations member ?   1966   1946   1956   1976   Half-n-half Clue