[For Seniors] Laugh-Out-Loud, Crowd-Pleasing! Fun Quiz

In addition to sourness, sweetness, and saltiness, the tongue can detect one more taste. What is the other one?

When we eat food, we sense various tastes with our tongues.

So, alongside sourness, sweetness, and saltiness, what is the other taste we actually perceive? Here’s a hint: many children tend to dislike it a bit, and many people come to appreciate its deliciousness more as they grow older.

The answer is bitterness.

The tongue has taste buds—organ-like sensors that detect tastes—that perceive each of these flavors.

Eat plenty and enjoy a wide variety of tastes!

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Hot Spring Resort Quiz

[Quiz] 323_Quiz: Which hot spring resort is this? [Travel]

If you love hot springs, take on this challenge! Here are some ideas for a hot spring destination quiz.

Japan is home to renowned hot springs across the country.

Some of you may have visited various hot spring areas while traveling.

This quiz is perfect for you.

There are 25 questions in total.

It’s a slightly difficult quiz where you look at a hot spring area and answer the municipality (city, town, or village) where it’s located.

But the satisfaction of getting it right will be huge.

It’s a quiz idea you can enjoy solo or in a group!

In which prefecture is the festival famous for Namahage held?

“Any crying children here?!” Have you heard this phrase somewhere? In winter, men wearing demon-like masks and straw costumes go from house to house scolding children.

This distinctive custom is known as Namahage.

It’s a traditional practice handed down through the generations, said to “warn the lazy and pray for family health and a bountiful harvest.” The festival featuring Namahage takes place in Akita Prefecture in the Tohoku region—an area known for heavy snowfall, hot springs, beautiful views of the Sea of Japan, and the local specialty, kiritanpo hot pot.

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What is the second highest mountain in Japan after Mount Fuji?

When it comes to the tallest mountain in Japan, of course it’s Mount Fuji.

So what’s the second tallest? As it turns out, it’s one of the peaks in the Japanese Alps, standing at an impressive 3,193 meters! It may not reach Fuji’s height, but it’s still formidable, and one of the mountains long admired by Japanese mountaineering enthusiasts.

Located on the border between Shizuoka and Nagano Prefectures, you can even see Mount Fuji from its summit on clear days.

Cool air even in summer, abundant nature, and a beautiful ridgeline—its grandeur truly befits the title “the Roof of Japan.” The second highest mountain in Japan, after Mount Fuji, is Mount Kita (Kita-dake).

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In which prefecture is Nikkō Tōshō-gū, where Tokugawa Ieyasu is enshrined, located?

Nikkō Tōshō-gū, famous for its Three Wise Monkeys—“see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil”—and its ornate carvings, is a very well-known shrine nationwide that enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Edo shogunate.

The grounds are lined with vividly colored, lavish buildings so impressive you’ll think, “Were these really built in the Edo period?” In particular, the Main Hall and the Yōmeimon Gate are designated National Treasures, drawing many visitors from Japan and abroad.

The shrine is located in Tochigi Prefecture in the northern Kanto region, surrounded by abundant nature, and the area is also a hugely popular tourist destination with spots like Kegon Falls and Lake Chūzenji.

It’s also famous for its autumn foliage.

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Where is Choshi Port, which has the largest fish catch in Japan, located?

Choshi Port is one of Japan’s leading fishing ports, famous for landing several kinds of fish such as tuna, sardines, and mackerel.

At this market, where fresh fish gather, it’s a popular spot visited not only by locals but also by tourists from all over the country.

Now, which prefecture is Choshi Port located in? Here’s a hint… it’s at the eastern edge of the Kanto region, facing the Pacific Ocean, and it’s also famous for peanuts, Narita Airport, and the Inubosaki Lighthouse.

The answer is Chiba Prefecture.

Fish is a topic that really livens up the dinner table! As you think about the answer, why not share stories together about delicious fish you ate in the past or memories from your travels?

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What is the name of the largest lake in Japan?

When you hear the word “lake,” what place comes to mind? The sound of the wind gently stroking the surface of the water, the sight of a pleasure boat gliding along.

Japan has many lakes, but do you know which one is the largest? This lake covers about 670 square kilometers and has long been affectionately known as the “Mother Lake.” It’s located in the Kinki region, right next to Kyoto, and has historically played a vital role in transportation and daily life.

It’s also rich in nature, offering beautiful scenery in every season.

In the lakeside towns, you can enjoy traditional streetscapes and festivals held on boats.

Japan’s largest lake is Lake Biwa, located in Shiga Prefecture.

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