[Miyazaki Prefecture Local Quiz for Seniors] Easy and Fun Questions

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When you think of Miyazaki Prefecture, you picture a warm, comfortable place to live, right?

It’s also full of nature and a great travel destination for seniors.

This time, we’re introducing a local quiz about Miyazaki Prefecture that’s packed with charm, especially for older adults.

If you’re from Miyazaki, you’ll find the questions easy to answer, and if you want to learn more about the area’s appeal, it’s a great way to boost your knowledge.

Miyazaki is famous for Takachiho Gorge, a popular sightseeing spot.

People love its scenery for the mystical atmosphere it exudes.

We’ve also gathered quizzes about other sightseeing spots and local dishes.

Have fun while you answer!

[Miyazaki Prefecture Local Quiz for Seniors] Simple and Fun Questions (1–10)

What are the characteristics of the tourist destination known as Oni no Sentakuita (the Devil’s Washboard)?

Coastal scenery
There is a monument of a demon doing laundry.
There’s a washboard that’s insanely huge.

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Coastal scenery

Along the coast of Aoshima, a beautiful landscape shaped by nature stretches out. They say the wave-eroded rock surfaces look as if ogres are doing their laundry.

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What is the facility located in Miyazaki Prefecture at the southernmost point of Japan?

zoo
school
ski resort

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ski resort

Surprisingly, the southernmost point of Miyazaki Prefecture is home to a ski resort. At Gokase Highland Ski Resort, many people visit every year during the snow season.

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What kind of fruit is Hyuganatsu, which ranks first in production in Miyazaki Prefecture?

Can be eaten with the white pith on citrus fruits
Can be eaten without peeling the surface of the citrus fruit
Bite-sized citrus fruits you can eat

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Can be eaten with the white pith on citrus fruits

Hyuganatsu is a citrus fruit that can be eaten with its white pith, offering juicy, refreshing flavor. It was discovered in Miyazaki Prefecture in 1887 (the 20th year of the Meiji era).

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[Miyazaki Prefecture Local Quiz for Seniors] Easy and Fun Questions (11–20)

What are the local specialty foods of Miyazaki Prefecture?

Mentaiko rice ball
Pork-Wrapped Rice Ball
Tuna mayo rice ball

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Pork-Wrapped Rice Ball

Some of you may not know that meat-wrapped rice balls are a local specialty. These days, meat-wrapped rice balls are famous nationwide. They’re rice balls made by marinating pork in sauce, wrapping it around rice, and baking them in the oven.

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What famous attractions does Aoshima in Miyazaki Prefecture have as tourist spots?

Aoshima Shokudo
Aoshima Beach
Aoshima Shrine

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Aoshima Shrine

Aoshima Shrine is famous as a deity of matchmaking. The entire island serves as the shrine precincts, enveloped in a mystical atmosphere. In this nature-blessed place, one can hope to receive various kinds of divine benefits.

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What is the branded fruit called “Egg of the Sun” from Miyazaki Prefecture?

mango
kiwi
grape(s)

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mango

Miyazaki Prefecture is famous for mangoes as a local specialty, thanks to its warm climate. Among them, the mango known as “Taiyo no Tamago” (Egg of the Sun) is a luxury variety that meets strict standards: a sugar content of 15 degrees Brix or higher and a weight of 350 grams or more.

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For what reason is it said that wishes come true at the Sea of Crossing (Kurus no Umi)?

Because the character '叶' can be seen in the sea
Because the character '叶' can be seen on the sandy beach.
Because a mermaid princess once lived in that land.

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Because the character '叶' can be seen in the sea

When you look down from the observatory, the rocks carved by wave erosion make a blue cross appear in the sea, and together with a small rocky area nearby, it looks like the character for ‘kanau’ (to come true). That’s likely why it’s known as the sea where wishes come true. It has a very nostalgic atmosphere.

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