[For Seniors] Niigata Prefecture Local Quiz Collection
This article is for those looking for an exciting “local trivia” quiz.
When you hear “Niigata Prefecture,” what comes to mind?
It’s famous for its heavy snowfall and delicious rice and sake.
Some older adults may have traveled there before.
This quiz is packed with the many charms of Niigata Prefecture.
It also introduces local specialties and celebrities, as well as unique dialects and place names.
Give it a try while sharing your memories!
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[For Seniors] Niigata Prefecture Local Quiz Collection (1–10)
What comes to mind when you think of rice from Niigata Prefecture?
- love at first sight
- Sasanishiki
- Koshihikari
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Koshihikari
Niigata Prefecture is famous for producing Koshihikari rice. It’s sticky, slightly sweet, and very delicious, isn’t it?
What is a famous bird of Niigata Prefecture?
- crested ibis
- pheasant
- seagull
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crested ibis
The Japanese crested ibis, or toki, is well known as Niigata Prefecture’s natural monument. Once designated as an endangered species, the toki is now on the path to returning to the wild thanks to species conservation and breeding projects. Niigata Prefecture also has facilities related to the toki, and you may be able to see them on Sado Island.
Niigata Prefecture’s specialty, “hegisoba.” What does “hegi” mean?
- a type of buckwheat flour
- a bowl for eating soba
- The skill of making soba noodles
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a bowl for eating soba
“Hegi” refers to a wooden serving vessel with dividers. This hegi is a dish designed to make soba taste better and easier to eat.
[For Seniors] Niigata Prefecture Local Quiz Collection (11–20)
The Nagaoka Fireworks Festival in Niigata Prefecture: What festival served as its starting point?
- Niigata Festival
- Nagaoka Festival
- Joetsu Festival
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Nagaoka Festival
The Nagaoka Fireworks Festival began as part of the Nagaoka Festival. It takes place during the Obon period in August, and the fireworks display is the event that crowns the festivities.
Koshinoyuki, a specialty of Nagaoka. What kind of confection is it?
- mochi sweets
- Western-style confectionery with fresh cream
- sugar confectionery
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sugar confectionery
“Koshinoyuki” is a dry confection made only from rice flour and sugar. It’s famous as one of the “Three Great Confections of Japan.”
Uesugi Kenshin, a warlord who was active in Niigata Prefecture. What was he called?
- Dragon of Echigo
- The Tiger of Kai
- Oni of Kanto
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Dragon of Echigo
Uesugi Kenshin was revered as the “Dragon of Echigo” for his outstanding abilities as a military commander. In particular, his exploits in the Battles of Kawanakajima are especially famous.
Yasunari Kawabata’s novel Snow Country: Which hot spring resort served as the setting?
- Kusatsu Onsen
- Ikaho Onsen
- Yuzawa Onsen
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Yuzawa Onsen
The setting of the novel Snow Country is Yuzawa Onsen in Niigata Prefecture. “The train came out of the long tunnel into the snow country” is a famous opening line, isn’t it?