Kamishibai Quizzes: How Many Can You Figure Out?

During the 1930s and 1950s Gaito Kamishibai （街頭紙芝居; street paper-plays）was one of, and at times the most popular form of entertainment in Japan. The kamishibai-man, and most performers were men, bicycled around town and performed a series of stories that were painted on cards and pulled out in sequence as the story unfolded. The kamishibai-man earned a living by selling penny candy between the stories. A typical performance would have an adventure tale, a melodramatic tale, and a comedy. In addition, there was usually a series of quizzes that the kamishibai-man would pose to the children. This video presents a number of those quizzes. Some are very easy; some are very difficult. They all provide a window into Japanese society, culture, and sensibilities during the 1950s. Challenge yourself by seeing how many of these questions can you get right!

[@Jeremy_Fisher]

Really fun! It challenges my Japanese language knowledge, general knowledge about Japan/folklore and just puzzle solving. めっちゃ楽しかった!

[@BostonTerrier1ban]

Some tough quizzes awwww