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?
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A quiz about the Fuji Rock Festival: A collection of little-known trivia questions (1–10)
Who is the headliner on day 1 of the inaugural year?
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Blur
- The Prodigy
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Red Hot Chili Peppers
The headliner on the first day of the inaugural 1997 Fuji Rock Festival was Red Hot Chili Peppers. They are also known for delivering a legendary performance amid bad weather.
Which band, along with BLANKEY JET CITY, was the first domestic artist to serve as a headliner?
- THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT
- RC Succession
- Spitz
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THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT
At the 2000 Fuji Rock Festival, BLANKEY JET CITY and THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT became the first domestic artists to serve as headliners. It seems this was an experimental move, and for a while afterward, Japanese artists did not headline the festival.
Who is known as Mr. Fuji Rock, having appeared multiple times and also produced the theme song?
- Kiyoshiro Imawano
- Keisuke Kuwata
- Tamio Okuda
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Kiyoshiro Imawano
Kiyoshiro Imawano performed at Fuji Rock Festival multiple times and is also known for creating the official theme song, “Let’s Go to the Countryside!” He left behind many anecdotes, such as cycling to Naeba as a hobby and performing on stage for three consecutive days with different bands.
A quiz about the Fuji Rock Festival: A collection of little-known trivia questions (11–20)
What was the 5,000-capacity stage that existed from 2003 to 2014?
- Avalon
- oasis
- Orange Court
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Orange Court
The Orange Court was a stage with a capacity of about 5,000 people that had been in place since 2003. Located toward the back of the venue, it hosted a variety of genre-crossing live performances, and on the first night an event called All Night Fuji was held there. However, due to issues with sound overlap with the neighboring Field of Heaven, it was discontinued in 2014.
What is the selection method for the food and beverage vendors participating at the venue?
- Determined by lottery
- Only stores within Yamanashi Prefecture, where the venue is located, are selected.
- Judged by staff who actually eat it
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Judged by staff who actually eat it
At Fuji Rock Festival, when selecting food and drink vendors, staff reportedly visit the shops that pass the document screening and decide after actually tasting the food.
What is the name of the only indoor stage in the venue?
- Green Stage
- Red Marquee
- White Stage
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Red Marquee
The Red Marquee is the only indoor stage at Fuji Rock Festival. During the day, it hosts live performances by various artists, and from late at night until the following morning, it turns into a club event.
What record-breaking event occurred on the second day of the inaugural year?
- Tickets are sold out.
- The headliner was late.
- It was canceled.
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It was canceled.
On the second day of the first Fuji Rock Festival, a typhoon made a direct hit, bringing record-breaking storms and forcing the event to be canceled for safety. Along with this incident, the second day of the inaugural ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL in 2000 was also canceled due to bad weather, giving rise to the saying that “festivals whose first edition gets canceled go on to become popular events.”