Japanese Breakfast Trivia
Japanese Breakfast trivia opens a smart introduction to the Philadelphia indie pop band formed in 2013 and led by vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter Michelle Zauner. Alongside Zauner, the groupās current live and recording ensemble includes long-serving members Peter Bradley, Deven Craige, and Craig Hendrix, with violinist Lauren Baba and saxophonist Adam Schatz joining the fold in 2021.
Easy Japanese Breakfast Trivia
13 questions
These easy Japanese Breakfast trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
In what year did Japanese Breakfast form?
Answer: 2013
Japanese Breakfast formed in 2013.
Question 2
Japanese Breakfast is best described as what kind of group?
- A.American indie pop band
- B.A British punk band
- C.A Canadian jazz trio
- D.An Australian metal band
Answer: An American indie pop band
Japanese Breakfast is an American indie pop band.
Question 3
Which city is Japanese Breakfast associated with?
- A.Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- B.Portland, Oregon
- C.Austin, Texas
- D.Seattle, Washington
Answer: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The band is associated with Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Question 4
Who fronts Japanese Breakfast?
Answer: Michelle Zauner
Michelle Zauner fronts Japanese Breakfast.
Question 5
What is Michelle Zaunerās role as singer in Japanese Breakfast?
Answer: Lead vocalist
Michelle Zauner is the band's lead vocalist.
Question 6
Besides singing, what instrument does Michelle Zauner play in Japanese Breakfast?
- A.Violin
- B.Bass
- C.Saxophone
- D.Guitar
Answer: Guitar
Michelle Zauner plays guitar in Japanese Breakfast.
Question 7
Who is the primary songwriter for Japanese Breakfast?
Answer: Michelle Zauner
Michelle Zauner is the project's primary songwriter.
Question 8
Which current member plays guitar alongside Michelle Zauner?
- A.Lauren Baba
- B.Peter Bradley
- C.Craig Hendrix
- D.Deven Craige
Answer: Peter Bradley
Peter Bradley is a guitarist in the current lineup.
Question 9
Who plays bass in the current lineup of Japanese Breakfast?
- A.Peter Bradley
- B.Craig Hendrix
- C.Adam Schatz
- D.Deven Craige
Answer: Deven Craige
Deven Craige plays bass in the current lineup.
Question 10
Who is Japanese Breakfastās drummer?
- A.Craig Hendrix
- B.Deven Craige
- C.Peter Bradley
- D.Lauren Baba
Answer: Craig Hendrix
Craig Hendrix is the band's drummer.
Question 11
Which musician plays violin with Japanese Breakfast?
- A.Adam Schatz
- B.Deven Craige
- C.Lauren Baba
- D.Michelle Zauner
Answer: Lauren Baba
Lauren Baba plays violin with Japanese Breakfast.
Question 12
Who plays saxophone with Japanese Breakfast?
- A.Peter Bradley
- B.Craig Hendrix
- C.Lauren Baba
- D.Adam Schatz
Answer: Adam Schatz
Adam Schatz plays saxophone with Japanese Breakfast.
Question 13
Since what year has Lauren Baba been with the ensemble?
Answer: 2021
Lauren Baba has been with the ensemble since 2021.
Japanese Breakfast Family Trivia
12 questions
These family Japanese Breakfast trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
Before leading Japanese Breakfast, Michelle Zauner played in which band?
- A.The Morning League
- B.Little Big League
- C.Big Star Kids
- D.Tiny City Club
Answer: Little Big League
Before Japanese Breakfast, Michelle Zauner played in Little Big League.
Question 2
Japanese Breakfast first started as what kind of project for Michelle Zauner?
- A.A film club
- B.solo project
- C.A duo project
- D.A college orchestra
Answer: A solo project
Japanese Breakfast began is a solo project for Michelle Zauner.
Question 3
What video game did Japanese Breakfast compose the soundtrack for?
- A.Spiritfarer
- B.Sable
- C.Celeste
- D.Journey
Answer: Sable
Japanese Breakfast composed the soundtrack for the video game Sable.
Question 4
Michelle Zauner was born in which country?
- A.United States
- B.Canada
- C.South Korea
- D.Japan
Answer: South Korea
Michelle Zauner was born in Seoul, South Korea.
Question 5
In what city did Michelle Zauner grow up?
- A.Eugene, Oregon
- B.Portland, Oregon
- C.Seattle, Washington
- D.Seoul, South Korea
Answer: Eugene, Oregon
Michelle Zauner grew up in Eugene, Oregon.
Question 6
Which college did Michelle Zauner attend?
- A.Oberlin College
- B.Reed College
- C.Barnard College
- D.Bryn Mawr College
Answer: Bryn Mawr College
Michelle Zauner attended Bryn Mawr College.
Question 7
Which single from the 2021 album "Jubilee" invites you to "Be Sweet"?
- A.Be Sweet
- B.Paprika
- C.Posing for Cars
- D.Diving Woman
Answer: Be Sweet
The 2021 album Jubilee includes the single Be Sweet.
Question 8
On "Jubilee," what song plays first?
- A.Be Sweet
- B.Posing for Cars
- C.Machinist
- D.Paprika
Answer: Paprika
Paprika is the opening track on Jubilee.
Question 9
Which song closes out the album "Jubilee"?
- A.Boyish
- B.Posing for Cars
- C.Paprika
- D.Be Sweet
Answer: Posing for Cars
Posing for Cars closes the album Jubilee.
Question 10
True or false: "Diving Woman" is the opening track on "Soft Sounds from Another Planet."?
Answer: True
Soft Sounds from Another Planet opens with Diving Woman.
Question 11
Which of these songs appears on "Soft Sounds from Another Planet"?
- A.Be Sweet
- B.Machinist
- C.Paprika
- D.This House
Answer: Machinist
The song Machinist appears on Soft Sounds from Another Planet.
Question 12
Fill in the title: "_____" is a song on "Soft Sounds from Another Planet."?
Answer: Boyish
The song Boyish appears on Soft Sounds from Another Planet.
Fun Japanese Breakfast Trivia
13 questions
These fun Japanese Breakfast trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
Which Japanese Breakfast song puts an Indiana place name right in the title on the album "Jubilee"?
- A.Till Death
- B.Kokomo, IN
- C.Triple 7
- D.Tactics
Answer: Kokomo, IN
"Kokomo, IN" appears on the album "Jubilee.".
Question 2
On "Jubilee," which track sounds most likely to belong in a soccer highlight reel?
- A.In Heaven
- B.Slide Tackle
- C.Body Is a Blade
- D.Heft
Answer: Slide Tackle
"Slide Tackle" is a song on "Jubilee.".
Question 3
If you were making a villain origin playlist from "Jubilee," which Japanese Breakfast song title would fit best?
- A.Savage Good Boy
- B.Be Sweet
- C.Tactics
- D.12 Steps
Answer: Savage Good Boy
"Savage Good Boy" appears on "Jubilee.".
Question 4
Which "Jubilee" song title sounds like it definitely comes with dramatic lighting and smoke machines?
- A.Till Death
- B.In Hell
- C.In Heaven
- D.Heft
Answer: In Hell
"In Hell" is one of the songs on "Jubilee.".
Question 5
Which Japanese Breakfast song on "Jubilee" has the most unexpectedly theatrical title: "Posing in Bondage," "Heft," or "Triple 7"?
- A.Heft
- B.Triple 7
- C.Tactics
- D.Posing in Bondage
Answer: Posing in Bondage
"Posing in Bondage" appears on "Jubilee.".
Question 6
Which song is part of Japanese Breakfast's album "Soft Sounds from Another Planet"?
- A.Savage Good Boy
- B.Be Sweet
- C.Tactics
- D.Kokomo, IN
Answer: Tactics
"Tactics" appears on "Soft Sounds from Another Planet.".
Question 7
Which Japanese Breakfast track on "Soft Sounds from Another Planet" sounds like it could also be the name of a self-help program?
- A.Slide Tackle
- B.Heft
- C.In Heaven
- D.12 Steps
Answer: 12 Steps
"12 Steps" appears on "Soft Sounds from Another Planet.".
Question 8
Which song title on "Soft Sounds from Another Planet" sounds the most wedding-vow-adjacent?
- A.Till Death
- B.Triple 7
- C.Tactics
- D.Kokomo, IN
Answer: Till Death
"Till Death" is a song on "Soft Sounds from Another Planet.".
Question 9
Which Japanese Breakfast song on "Psychopomp" has a title about the body being edged like a weapon?
- A.Slide Tackle
- B.Body Is a Blade
- C.Posing in Bondage
- D.Savage Good Boy
Answer: Body Is a Blade
"Body Is a Blade" appears on "Psychopomp.".
Question 10
Which Japanese Breakfast song on "Psychopomp" sounds like it could be a one-word gym compliment?
- A.Till Death
- B.Heft
- C.Tactics
- D.In Hell
Answer: Heft
"Heft" appears on "Psychopomp.".
Question 11
Which "Psychopomp" track sounds most like a lucky slot-machine result?
- A.Triple 7
- B.12 Steps
- C.Kokomo, IN
- D.Body Is a Blade
Answer: Triple 7
"Triple 7" appears on "Psychopomp.".
Question 12
What song opens Japanese Breakfast's album "Psychopomp"?
- A.Tactics
- B.In Heaven
- C.In Hell
- D.Heft
Answer: In Heaven
"In Heaven" is the opening track on "Psychopomp.".
Question 13
In 2021, Japanese Breakfast performed "Be Sweet" on which late-night TV show?
- A.Saturday Night Live
- B.The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
- C.Late Show with David Letterman
- D.Jimmy Kimmel Live
Answer: Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Japanese Breakfast performed "Be Sweet" on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in 2021.
Funny Japanese Breakfast Trivia
6 questions
These funny Japanese Breakfast trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
Which Japanese Breakfast song title sounds like it could belong to a very dramatic person named Jane?
Answer: Jane Cum
Japanese Breakfast has a song titled "Jane Cum.".
Question 2
True or false: Japanese Breakfast has a song called "Glider."?
Answer: True
"Glider" is a Japanese Breakfast song title.
Question 3
If you were making a paper airplane playlist, which Japanese Breakfast title would fit best?
- A.Glider
- B.Jane Cum
- C.Moon Walker
- D.Parachute
Answer: Glider
Japanese Breakfast has a song titled "Glider.".
Question 4
What is the exact Japanese Breakfast song title: "Jane ____"?
Answer: Jane Cum
The full song title is "Jane Cum.".
Question 5
Which of these is an actual Japanese Breakfast song title, not just a very breezy lifestyle goal?
- A.Skater
- B.Glider
- C.Coaster
- D.Floater
Answer: Glider
"Glider" is a real Japanese Breakfast song title.
Question 6
Name the Japanese Breakfast song whose title is exactly two words and starts with "Jane."?
Answer: Jane Cum
The two-word title is "Jane Cum.".
Hard Japanese Breakfast Trivia
14 questions
These hard Japanese Breakfast trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
At the 2022 Grammys, Japanese Breakfast competed in which marquee breakthrough category?
- A.Best New Artist
- B.Record of the Year
- C.Best Alternative Music Album
- D.Best Rock Performance
Answer: Best New Artist
Japanese Breakfast received a 2022 Grammy nomination for Best New Artist.
Question 2
Which 2022 Grammy category recognized Japanese Breakfast as an act rather than a specific song or album?
Answer: Best New Artist
The act itself was nominated in the 2022 Best New Artist category.
Question 3
"Jubilee" landed a 2022 Grammy nomination in what album field?
- A.Album of the Year
- B.Best Rock Album
- C.Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
- D.Best Alternative Music Album
Answer: Best Alternative Music Album
The album "Jubilee" was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the 2022 Grammys.
Question 4
Name the exact Grammy category that "Jubilee" was up for in 2022.?
Answer: Best Alternative Music Album
"Jubilee" earned a 2022 Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album.
Question 5
When "Paprika" showed up at the 2022 Grammys, it was representing Japanese Breakfast in which category?
- A.Best Alternative Music Performance
- B.Best Short Form Music Film
- C.Best Alternative Music Album
- D.Best Music Video
Answer: Best Music Video
"Paprika" was nominated for the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Music Video.
Question 6
Which Grammy field, specifically tied to the visual side of a song, nominated "Paprika" in 2022?
Answer: Best Music Video
The nomination for "Paprika" was in Best Music Video.
Question 7
"Posing in Bondage" earned a 2022 Grammy nod in what performance category?
- A.Best Rock Performance
- B.Best Alternative Music Album
- C.Best Alternative Music Performance
- D.Best Music Video
Answer: Best Alternative Music Performance
"Posing in Bondage" was nominated for Best Alternative Music Performance in 2022.
Question 8
For the 2022 Grammys, which exact category recognized "Posing in Bondage"?
Answer: Best Alternative Music Performance
The song was nominated for Best Alternative Music Performance.
Question 9
Michelle Zauner's essay "Crying in H Mart" first appeared in The New Yorker in what year?
- A.2021
- B.2018
- C.2016
- D.2017
Answer: 2018
The New Yorker essay "Crying in H Mart" was published in 2018.
Question 10
Before it became widely known as a memoir title, "Crying in H Mart" was published as a New Yorker essay in which year?
Answer: 2018
Michelle Zauner's New Yorker essay "Crying in H Mart" was published in 2018.
Question 11
Down to the day: when was "Psychopomp" released?
- A.June 4, 2021
- B.April 14, 2016
- C.April 1, 2016
- D.July 14, 2017
Answer: April 1, 2016
"Psychopomp" was released on April 1, 2016.
Question 12
What is the exact release date of Japanese Breakfast's "Psychopomp"?
Answer: April 1, 2016
The album "Psychopomp" came out on April 1, 2016.
Question 13
Mark the calendar exactly: "Soft Sounds from Another Planet" arrived on what date?
- A.April 1, 2016
- B.June 4, 2021
- C.July 14, 2017
- D.July 4, 2017
Answer: July 14, 2017
"Soft Sounds from Another Planet" was released on July 14, 2017.
Question 14
Give the full release date for "Soft Sounds from Another Planet."?
Answer: July 14, 2017
The album's release date was July 14, 2017.
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