[Hyogo Prefecture Local Quiz] Introducing questions for seniors!

Hirobumi Ito

After serving as Japan’s first governor of Hyogo Prefecture, Hirobumi Ito became the first Prime Minister of Japan during the Meiji era. He is also known as someone who made a significant contribution to the modernization of Japan’s political and administrative systems.

Port Island

Port Island is an artificial island located in Chuo Ward, Kobe. It was completed in 1981 and was the world’s largest artificial island at the time. The area features numerous tourist attractions, including the Kobe Port Tower, Kobe Port Museum, and Kobe City Museum. It is also home to an international conference center, hotels, and office buildings, serving as a hub for international business.

Jiro

There is a station called Jirō Station in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is said that the name comes from Miyazaki Danjō Jirō Hirotsuna, a retainer of Taira no Noritsune who died in the Battle of Dan-no-ura, who developed this area.

won't come

In Hyogo, people say 'koohen' to mean 'won’t come.' 'Kiihin' is Kyoto dialect, and 'kehen' is Osaka dialect, both meaning 'won’t come.'

Moon Troupe

The Takarazuka Revue is composed of five troupes—Cosmos (Sora), Moon (Tsuki), Star (Hoshi), Flower (Hana), and Snow (Yuki)—plus a Special Course. There are no troupes such as Rain or Cloud.

Black soil and white sand

The soil at Koshien Stadium was originally whitish, making the ball hard to see. After trying various types of soil and through trial and error—such as testing sliding—the staff in charge at the time arrived at the current blend of black soil and white sand.

whitebait

Hyogo Prefecture boasts Japan’s largest whitebait catch, exceeding 10,000 tons annually. It’s also famous for delicacies like odorigui—eating live shirasu.