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Japan's Trans-America Ultra Quiz returns after 30 years

Original: アメリカ横断ウルトラクイズ

Japan's famous Trans-America Ultra Quiz (America Oudan Ultra Quiz) is making a comeback on Nippon TV for a New Year broadcast, its first revival in roughly three decades. Asahi Shimbun reports upsets in the domestic second-round qualifiers, with the legendary 'Narita rock-paper-scissors' elimination ritual revived at Haneda airport. Top creators from shows like 24-Hour TV and Itte Q! are joining the production.

Why now: The revival of a beloved classic quiz show after nearly 30 years, with nostalgic details like the Narita airport elimination game, is generating buzz in Japan.

Nippon TVAmerica Oudan Ultra QuizAsahi ShimbunHaneda Airport

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