[February 2025] Current Affairs Quiz

The Palatial Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara

The Asuka and Fujiwara capitals played a very important role in Japan’s ancient history and are home to numerous temples and archaeological sites, including the Fujiwara Palace ruins and the Ishibutai Kofun. Among the options, Horyu-ji Temple and the Heijo Palace Site have already been inscribed as World Heritage Sites.

Roki Sasaki

Pitcher Roki Sasaki, a renowned player who holds numerous records in Nippon Professional Baseball, transferred to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025. His move surprised many baseball fans.

six and a half rotations

Daisho Ogiwara pulled off a massive trick at the Winter X Games, rotating six and a half times in the air. This is an extremely high-difficulty move and reportedly a first in the event’s history. He was just 19 years old at the time of the competition, and even greater achievements are expected from him going forward.

Argentina

At the end of January 2025, the United States announced its withdrawal from the WHO. Following that, Argentina also declared it would leave the WHO. This could potentially affect health policy.

25%

U.S. President Trump announced that he will introduce automobile tariffs starting in April 2025. As of February, the tariff rate is expected to be 25%. The measure is said to aim at protecting the U.S. domestic auto industry, while it is also expected to have a significant impact on Japan’s automotive industry.

Deep Research

Deep Research, an AI agent announced by OpenAI in February 2025, was designed to efficiently carry out a variety of research tasks and attracted attention from many media outlets.

Mio Imada

The lead actress of NHK’s upcoming morning drama “Anpan,” scheduled to begin airing in March 2025, is Mio Imada, a Fukuoka-born performer active in many TV dramas and films. She appears as Nobu Asada, a character modeled after the wife of Takashi Yanase.