[Local Quiz from Fukuoka Prefecture] Introduced for seniors!
Fukuoka Prefecture is a region with many local specialties and tourist spots.
To help older adults easily enjoy the charms of Fukuoka, we’ve prepared 15 local quiz questions.
Quizzes can provide good stimulation for the brain, especially for seniors.
The quiz is multiple-choice and designed to make answering easy.
Even if you’re unsure, you can still choose an answer, so anyone can participate.
By all means, try enjoying the appeal of Fukuoka Prefecture through a quiz as part of a recreational activity with the older adults around you.
[Fukuoka Local Quiz] Introduced for Seniors! (1–10)
Which of the following is the capital (prefectural seat) of Fukuoka Prefecture?
- Fukuoka City
- Kitakyushu City
- Kurume City
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Fukuoka City
Fukuoka City has a population of 1.539 million. It is known as the fifth most populous city in Japan.
Which of the following dishes originated in Fukuoka?
- motsunabe (offal hot pot)
- sukiyaki
- soy milk hot pot
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motsunabe (offal hot pot)
After the end of the war, it is said that people on the Korean Peninsula introduced motsu nabe to the Japanese.
In the famous Fukuoka specialty strawberry “Amaou,” what does the letter “A” stand for?
- sweet
- adorable
- red
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red
"Amaou" was named by taking the initial letters of the Japanese words for red, round, big, and delicious.
Which of the following is the meaning of “totto-to” in the Hakata dialect?
- Make a reservation at a restaurant
- Keep what’s important safe and cherished
- Act with composure
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to keep/put something important aside; to save something important (for later)
The initial “to” is a conjugated form of ‘toru’ (to take). People who aren’t familiar with the Hakata dialect might find this confusing.
Which of the following is known as the prefectural flower of Fukuoka Prefecture?
- hydrangea
- sunflower
- plum
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plum
The prefectural flower was decided to be the plum blossom, inspired by the plum flowers that bloomed in Dazaifu at the time.
Which of the following fruits, a specialty of Fukuoka Prefecture, has the second-highest production volume in Japan?
- strawberry
- kiwi
- mango
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strawberry
Strawberries from Fukuoka Prefecture, such as Amaou, are popular, aren’t they? By the way, Tochigi Prefecture ranks first in production.
What does “ohimesama” mean in Hakata dialect?
- stye
- princess
- peach
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stye
In the past, a bump on the upper eyelid was called “otonosan” and one on the lower eyelid was called “ohimesan.” Nowadays, they are all uniformly referred to as “ohimesan.”


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