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All About Ayaka Trivia Quiz

This quiz is a tribute to Ayaka, one of Japan's best pop artists, in my opinion. We love you, Ayaka!

A multiple-choice quiz by happymadison. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
happymadison

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
320,198

Updated
Sep 14 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
124

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which fellow entertainer did Ayaka marry in February 2009? Hint

Hiro Mizushima

Ken Hirai

Ken Takayama

Hiro Mizuki

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Question 2 of 10

2. Ayaka's maiden name is Ayaka Kouda.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the title of Ayaka's first album? Hint

First Message

First Kiss

First Letter

First Love

4. Tell me how to finish this line from the song "Te wo tsunagou", since I seem to have forgotten! Here's what I can remember:

"Kono sora tobetara aeru kana?
Naiteta jibun to kimi ni okuru yo..." Hint

Kitto kitto shinjite ireba kanau kara

Zutto zutto shinjite ireba kanau kara

Zutto zutto shinjite ireba kanau nara

Motto motto shinjite areba kanau kara

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ayaka competed on "Kouhaku Uta Gassen".

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the English-language translation of Ayaka's single "Mikazuki"? Hint

Tangerine

Mirror

Milk

Crescent Moon

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ayaka has done two collaboration singles with the same group. What is the name of this two-man band? Hint

Kobukuro

Kamen

Kokoro

Arashi

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of Ayaka's songs was used to advertise the snack food Pocky? Hint

Mikazuki

For Today

Minna Sora no Shita

Okaeri

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which unusual instrument of possibly Scottish origin can be heard on the single "Okaeri"? Hint

Lyre

Lute

Banjo

Bagpipes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of Ayaka's songs do these opening lines belong to?

"Broken my heart
Kyou mo mata mezame
Yume da to kidzuku asa" Hint

I Believe

Real Voice

Jewelry Day

Clap & Love

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which fellow entertainer did Ayaka marry in February 2009?

Answer: Hiro Mizushima

Hiro Mizushima is also in the entertainment industry. He is an actor well known for playing the role of Minami in the drama "Hanazakari no Kimitachi e".

2. Ayaka's maiden name is Ayaka Kouda.

Answer: False

Kouda is the last name of popular singer Kouda Kumi. Ayaka's maiden name is Ayaka Iida.

3. What was the title of Ayaka's first album?

Answer: First Message

"First Message", released in 2006, sold almost two million copies! The album was produced by Nishio Yoshihiko and Ayaka herself.

4. Tell me how to finish this line from the song "Te wo tsunagou", since I seem to have forgotten! Here's what I can remember: "Kono sora tobetara aeru kana? Naiteta jibun to kimi ni okuru yo..."

Answer: Zutto zutto shinjite ireba kanau kara

The full lines go:
"Zutto zutto shinjite ireba kanau kara
Te wo tsunagou"

Altogether, these lines mean:
"If I could fly, I'd wonder if I'd be able to see you?
I'd take the part of me that was crying to you
If I keep on and on believing,
I'll be able to fly, so
Let's hold hands"

5. Ayaka competed on "Kouhaku Uta Gassen".

Answer: True

She has indeed! "Kouhaku Uta Gassen" is a popular Japanese musical show, usually occurring on New Year's Eve. She sang on the show in 2007 and 2008.

6. What is the English-language translation of Ayaka's single "Mikazuki"?

Answer: Crescent Moon

This single was Ayaka's first to reach number one on the Oricon charts. It was released on September 27, 2006.

7. Ayaka has done two collaboration singles with the same group. What is the name of this two-man band?

Answer: Kobukuro

The two singles Ayaka sang with Kobukuro are, coincidentally, two of her most popular releases if the number of sales are any indication. They are entitled "Winding Road" and "Anata to".

And, okay, I just threw "Arashi" in there for kicks!

8. Which of Ayaka's songs was used to advertise the snack food Pocky?

Answer: For Today

It was used as the image song for Pocky commercials. The song was only released as a download.

9. Which unusual instrument of possibly Scottish origin can be heard on the single "Okaeri"?

Answer: Bagpipes

Ayaka wrote and composed this song herself. She kept the manga "Zettai Kareshi", or "Absolute Boyfriend", in mind as she was writing it to be used as the theme song for the live-action television adaptation.

10. Which of Ayaka's songs do these opening lines belong to? "Broken my heart Kyou mo mata mezame Yume da to kidzuku asa"

Answer: Jewelry Day

These lines are from the single "Jewelry Day". They mean:

"Broken my heart
I open my eyes again today
In the morning, and realize it was just a dream".

The lyrics are kind of sad, but beautiful in my opinion.

Source: Author happymadison

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