General Knowledge

News by Decade and Contemporary History

Review Japanese and international news by decade and learn the background and social changes behind major events.

How did the stories in the news change society? Revisit the defining events of each decade through four-choice questions and connect scattered memories into a coherent history of the modern world.

Try the news-by-decade quiz

What does it cover?

The series covers news about society, international affairs, science and technology, the environment, economics and sport, organized by decade. It examines not only the names and dates of events but also their background, consequences and links to later changes.

What will you learn?

You will learn to place major stories in chronological order and distinguish between similar events and institutions. It is a general-knowledge refresher that supplies the background needed to understand today's news.

How should you approach it?

Even when an event feels familiar, ask what began at the time and what was achieved only later. The explanations highlight easily confused dates and related stories.