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Nara Prefecture is a treasure trove of history and culture, known as the ancient capital of Nara.
Many shrines and temples, including Todai-ji and Kasuga Taisha, stand side by side, preserving the atmosphere of old Japan.
This time, we present a set of quiz questions about Nara Prefecture designed for older adults.
By tackling various questions related to history and culture, seniors can train their brains and help maintain cognitive function.
The quizzes are in an easy-to-approach, multiple-choice (three-option) format.
Working on them together in a large group makes it fun and helps encourage social interaction.
Please make good use of these quizzes!
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[Nara Prefecture Local Quiz] Introducing a three-choice quiz for seniors! (1–10)
Which prefectures border Nara Prefecture? They are Mie, Osaka, Wakayama, and which is the fourth?
- Shiga Prefecture
- Kyoto Prefecture
- Gifu Prefecture
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Kyoto Prefecture
Nara Prefecture borders Osaka, Mie, Wakayama, and Kyoto. With an area of 3,690.94 km², it is the eighth smallest prefecture in Japan.
Which of the following is active as Nara Prefecture’s mascot character?
- Mayumaro
- Sento-kun
- Funassyi
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Sento-kun
Sento-kun was created as the official mascot character for the 1300th Anniversary of the Heijo Capital Relocation project held in 2010. Mayumaro is the official character of Kyoto, and Funassyi is the unofficial character of Funabashi City in Chiba Prefecture.
Who built Horyu-ji, a famous landmark in Nara?
- Ono no Imoko
- Prince Shōtoku
- Toyotomi Hideyoshi
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Prince Shōtoku
Prince Shotoku is regarded as the founder of Horyu-ji Temple. It is said to have been lost in 670 and subsequently rebuilt at its current location.
Nara has one of the nation’s top preparatory schools; which of the following is it?
- Rakunan High School
- Nada High School
- Tōdaiji Gakuen
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Tōdaiji Gakuen
Todai-ji Gakuen is one of the top college-preparatory schools in Japan. Its deviation score is as high as 80. Rakunan High School is a prep school in Kyoto Prefecture, and Nada High School is a prep school in Hyogo Prefecture.
Which of the following is the prefectural capital of Nara Prefecture?
- Nara City
- Kashihara City
- Ikoma City
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Nara City
The capital of Nara Prefecture is Nara City, with a population of 354,833. Kashihara City has the second-largest population in Nara Prefecture at 120,972, followed by Ikoma City with 116,951.
About how many deer are there in Nara Prefecture?
- about 800 animals
- about 1,200 animals
- about 1,600 animals
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about 1,200 animals
According to the Nara Deer Preservation Society, the number of deer in 2023 is 1,233. The deer are counted by visual observation over the course of two days.
Which of the following is a local specialty dish that represents Nara Prefecture?
- Persimmon Leaf Sushi
- mackerel sushi
- Chirashi sushi
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Persimmon Leaf Sushi
A specialty dish of Nara Prefecture is persimmon leaf sushi. It is a type of pressed sushi made by wrapping salted mackerel and vinegared rice in persimmon leaves. The aroma of the persimmon leaves infuses the sushi, giving it a distinctive flavor.