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When you think of Hyogo Prefecture, what comes to mind?
It’s full of charm—history, culture, gourmet food, and more.
Even within the Kansai region, it’s an area with many sightseeing spots.
Let’s explore Hyogo Prefecture this time with a three-choice quiz!
These quiz questions are great brain training.
They’re perfect for dementia prevention among seniors, too.
The quiz we’re introducing focuses on history, culture, and various areas of Hyogo Prefecture.
We’ve prepared questions that anyone can try regardless of age, so please give it a go!
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[Hyogo Prefecture Local Quiz] Introducing Questions for Seniors! (1–10)
There is a bridge that connects Awaji City and Hyogo Prefecture. What is the name of this bridge?
- Seto Ohashi Bridge
- Spectacles Bridge
- Akashi Kaikyō Bridge
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Akashi Kaikyō Bridge
The Akashi Kaikyō Bridge is a suspension bridge built across the Akashi Strait, connecting Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture with Awaji City. It has a total length of 3,911 meters. The Seto Ohashi connects Okayama and Kagawa prefectures, and Megane Bridge is the name of a bridge located in Nagasaki Prefecture.
On Awaji Island, which is famous for its rich nature and delicious food, which vegetables are known as local specialties?
- cucumber
- carrot
- onion
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The nationally renowned Awaji Island onions are said to be tender and sweet, with very little pungency, thanks not only to careful variety selection but also to the time and effort devoted to cultivating them.
Which building in Hyogo Prefecture was the first in Japan to be inscribed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1993?
- Takeda Castle
- Himeji Castle
- Amagasaki Castle
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Himeji Castle
Himeji Castle is the first structure in Japan to have been inscribed as a World Heritage Site, in 1993. Known as the “Castle of No War,” it has rarely been involved in warfare.
What do you call the dish, similar to takoyaki, with a dashi-rich flavor and a soft texture that is commonly eaten in Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture?
- Japanese rolled omelette
- Isobeyaki (grilled rice cakes with nori and soy sauce)
- Akashi-yaki
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Akashi-yaki
Akashiyaki is a type of okonomiyaki eaten in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. A batter is made by mixing wheat flour, eggs, and dashi, then octopus is added and it’s cooked. It looks similar to takoyaki, but because Akashiyaki contains more eggs in the batter, it has a softer, fluffier texture. Another characteristic is that Akashiyaki is eaten dipped in dashi.
Which of the following is the luxury confectionery brand headquartered in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture?
- Morozoff
- Godiva
- Theobroma
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Morozoff
Morozoff is headquartered in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. It is said that the custom in Japan of women giving chocolate to men on Valentine’s Day originated with Morozoff.
What is the name of the hot spring that, along with Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma Prefecture and Gero Onsen in Gifu Prefecture, is called one of Japan’s three famous hot springs?
- Kinosaki Onsen
- Arima Onsen
- Misasa Onsen
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Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen is a historic hot spring town counted among Japan’s three oldest hot springs, cherished by many people over its long history. Arima Onsen offers numerous bathing facilities, including traditional inns, hotels, and day-use baths. The streets are lined with souvenir shops and restaurants, and the area is bustling with many visitors.
When did the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in Kobe occur?
- January 16, 1995
- January 17, 1995
- January 18, 1995 (Heisei 7)
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January 17, 1995
The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in Kobe was a disaster that struck southern Hyogo Prefecture at 5:46 a.m. on January 17, 1995, with a magnitude of 7.3. The damage included 6,434 deaths, 3 missing persons, and 43,792 injuries. This earthquake served as a lesson that raised awareness of the importance of preparedness for earthquakes.