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[For Seniors] Fun! Let’s Get Excited with Japan’s Number One Quiz

How about enjoying some “Japan’s Number One” quizzes during conversations with seniors or in little pockets of free time?

We’ve turned questions about the prefectures and places that are number one in Japan into a quiz.

Even things you don’t usually think about might feel surprisingly deep once you look into what’s the best in Japan.

It’s also recommended as a recreation activity for nursing homes and day service centers.

Even the tricky questions might be solved thanks to the knowledge seniors have.

It could also be a chance to discover a new side of them.

Enjoy a fun time with seniors through Japan’s Number One quizzes.

[For Seniors] Fun! Let’s Get Excited with Japan’s Number One Quiz (11–20)

What is the most widely produced rice variety in Japan?

What is the most widely produced rice variety in Japan?
  1. Akita Komachi
  2. love at first sight
  3. Koshihikari
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Koshihikari

What is the name of the largest Buddha statue in Japan?

What is the name of the largest Buddha statue in Japan?
  1. Ushiku Daibutsu
  2. Takasaki Byakui Kannon
  3. Sendai Daikannon
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Ushiku Daibutsu

Which prefecture has the most universities in Japan?

Which prefecture has the most universities in Japan?
  1. Osaka Prefecture
  2. Tokyo Metropolis
  3. Kanagawa Prefecture
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Tokyo Metropolis

Tokyo has the highest number of universities in Japan. In terms of the number of university students in Japan, one out of four attends a university in Tokyo. Incidentally, junior colleges are also the most numerous in Japan. When you combine universities and junior colleges, Osaka Prefecture, Aichi Prefecture, and Fukuoka Prefecture follow Tokyo in number.

Which prefecture has Japan’s longest bench?

Which prefecture has Japan’s longest bench?
  1. Oita Prefecture
  2. Ishikawa Prefecture
  3. Akita Prefecture
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Ishikawa Prefecture

The bench on Masuhoura Beach in Ishikawa Prefecture is said to be very long. It stretches 460.9 meters. In 1989, it was recognized as the longest not only in Japan but also in the world, and it was listed in the Guinness Book of Records. It is said to have been built by volunteers, inspired by local people’s wish for visitors to “watch the sun set into the Sea of Japan.”

Which prefecture in Japan has the highest corn production?

Which prefecture in Japan has the highest corn production?
  1. Chiba Prefecture
  2. Hokkaido
  3. Gunma Prefecture
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Hokkaido

Hokkaido accounts for more than about one-third of Japan’s corn production. While corn is grown throughout the country, it is particularly widely cultivated in cities such as Nayoro and Furano. In eastern Hokkaido (the Dōtō region), a large amount of corn is grown for processing.

Where is the oldest aquarium in Japan?

Where is the oldest aquarium in Japan?
  1. Uozu Aquarium
  2. Nagoya Port Aquarium
  3. Kyoto Aquarium
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Uozu Aquarium

[For Seniors] Fun! Let’s Get Excited with Japan’s Number One Quiz (21–30)

What is the deepest lake in Japan?

What is the deepest lake in Japan?
  1. Lake Mashu
  2. Lake Towada
  3. Lake Tazawa
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Lake Tazawa

Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture is the deepest lake in Japan. Its circumference is about 20 kilometers, and it is almost circular, known for its beautiful lapis-blue color. It is said to be the 17th deepest in the world, with a depth of 423.4 meters. Because of this, it is also called the Baikal of Japan, after Lake Baikal, the deepest lake in the world.