[Kyoto Prefecture Local Quiz] Introducing recommended questions for seniors!
Kyoto Prefecture is a fascinating place with a rich history and ancient culture.
It’s full of charm, from beautiful temples and shrines to delicious Kyoto cuisine.
This time, we’re presenting a local quiz related to Kyoto Prefecture.
We’ve prepared questions that older adults can enjoy, too.
If you’re from the Kansai region, there should be many questions you’ll know.
Quizzes are often used as recreational brain training for seniors, aren’t they?
If you do it in a facility, it’s sure to get the seniors around you excited together.
By all means, give it a try!
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[Kyoto Prefecture Local Quiz] Introducing recommended questions for seniors! (1–10)
What do you call the stones placed at the corners or edges of properties in Kyoto to prevent cars from entering?
- yake-ishi (a stepping stone placed to guide people to avoid mud or water)
- Ikezushi stone
- protective amulet stone
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Ikezushi stone
An “ikezu-ishi” is a stone installed primarily in Kyoto City to keep cars away. They are placed in narrow alleys where vehicles have difficulty passing and at corners, with the aim of protecting pedestrian safety.
Which of the following is a famous confectionery as a Kyoto souvenir?
- Uirō (traditional Japanese steamed rice jelly cake)
- Yatsuhashi
- Torimon (a famous Japanese sweet from Fukuoka)
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Yatsuhashi
There are two types of Yatsuhashi. The hard, roof-tile-shaped one is called “Yatsuhashi,” while the soft one filled with sweet bean paste and the like is called “Nama Yatsuhashi.” Uirō is a specialty of Aichi Prefecture, and Tōrimon is a confection famous in Fukuoka.
Which currency note or coin features the Byodo-in Phoenix Hall located in Uji, Kyoto?
- 1 yen
- 10 yen
- 100 yen
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10 yen
Byodo-in Phoenix Hall is an Amida Hall enshrining a statue of Amida Nyorai as its principal image. It was built in 1052 by Fujiwara no Yorimichi. The building appears only on the 10-yen coin.
What is a maiko in training to become in the future?
- geisha
- Buddhist nun
- monk
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geisha
As a maiko, you learn dance for the ozashiki (banquets), the tea ceremony, and etiquette, and eventually become a geiko. You can start working as a maiko from the age of 15.
Which of the following is a popular spot at Fushimi Inari Taisha?
- Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara
- Senbon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates)
- Bronze statue of a fox
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Senbon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates)
The Senbon Torii are vermilion-painted torii gates lining the path to the Inner Shrine of Fushimi Inari Taisha. Said to number around ten thousand, they continue all the way to the summit of Mount Inari. From the Edo period to the present, these gates have been dedicated by worshippers. The names of the donors and their wishes are inscribed on the torii.