A quiz about the Fuji Rock Festival: a collection of trivia questions you might not know
Fuji Rock, known as a pinnacle of music festivals, is full of unexpected history and stories.
In this article, we’ve turned a variety of topics—Fuji Rock’s history, things about the venue, and even past performing artists—into a quiz.
The more you learn, the more fascinating it becomes—welcome to the world of Fuji Rock.
Shall we rediscover the charm of this profound celebration of music together?
A quiz about the Fuji Rock Festival: A collection of little-known trivia questions (1–10)
Where was the venue for Fuji Rock in 1997?
- Naeba Ski Resort
- Fuji Tenjinyama Ski Resort
- Makuhari Messe
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Fuji Tenjinyama Ski Resort
When you think of the Fuji Rock venue, Naeba Ski Resort probably comes to mind. However, the very first edition in 1997 was actually held at Fujitenjin-yama Ski Resort in Yamanashi Prefecture, where you can get a great view of Mount Fuji—just as the event’s name suggests.
Which band’s performance at Fuji Rock in 2000 became their last stage before disbanding?
- BLANKEY JET CITY
- THE YELLOW MONKEY
- LUNA SEA
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BLANKEY JET CITY
BLANKEY JET CITY headlined the Fuji Rock Festival in 2000. As for their own solo shows, they had performed a two-day concert at Yokohama Arena beforehand, but their true final stage before disbanding was this Fuji Rock appearance.
What is a particular characteristic of the tickets from 2004?
- Only three-day passes were sold.
- Only same-day tickets were sold.
- Only free invitation slots via lottery were provided.
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Only three-day passes were sold.
At the 2004 Fuji Rock Festival, single-day tickets were discontinued and only three-day passes were sold. However, this approach was used only that year, and from the following year onward, both passes and single-day tickets were sold in parallel.
Which artists made their debut and attracted attention in 2025?
- Kenshi Yonezu
- Tatsuro Yamashita
- Hikaru Utada
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Tatsuro Yamashita
Tatsuro Yamashita made his first appearance at the 2025 Fuji Rock Festival, and his participation, despite his long career, surprised many fans. His live show drew major attention even before the event, and on the day, crowds of fans flocked to the Green Stage to see his performance, resulting in a record-breaking turnout.
What does the act selected by vote from the performers on the ROOKIE A GO-GO stage get?
- Prize money
- Right to perform on the main stage
- Major debut
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Right to perform on the main stage
One act chosen by audience vote on the ROOKIE A GO-GO stage earns the right to perform on the main stage at the following year's Fuji Rock. It’s truly a gateway to success and a dream opportunity for young artists.
Since when did some of the live shows start being streamed live?
- 2015
- 2018
- Year 2021
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2018
At the Fuji Rock Festival, live streaming of selected performances began in 2018 using platforms like YouTube, allowing people who can’t attend in person to enjoy the stages. This live streaming is said to be aimed especially at introducing Japanese artists to audiences around the world.
What is the name of the stone with a face that you see here and there around the venue?
- Pan-kun
- Gon-chan
- Rocky
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Gon-chan
The stones with faces you see around the Fuji Rock Festival grounds are called Gon-chan. They are created by Robert Gordon McHarg III, a London-based artist in charge of the venue decorations.