[For Seniors] Niigata Prefecture Local Quiz Collection

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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!

[For Seniors] Niigata Prefecture Local Quiz Collection (11–20)

Kakuei Tanaka, a politician from Niigata Prefecture. What was he called?

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The Don of the Shōwa era

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The Don of the Shōwa era

Kakuei Tanaka was known as the “Don of the Showa era” for his powerful leadership and political prowess. In particular, his policies promoting regional economic revitalization and national land development had a significant impact on rural areas.

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What is the name of the longest river in Japan that flows across Nagano and Niigata Prefectures?

The longest river in Japan is the Shinano River.

It flows across Nagano and Niigata Prefectures; in Nagano it’s called the Chikuma River, and at the border with Niigata it changes its name to the Shinano River.

There are various theories about the origin of the name Chikuma, but it’s said to come from the fact that, as the name suggests, there are sections where the river bends a lot.

By the way, the longest river in Japan, the Shinano River, is 367 kilometers long, and the second longest, the Tone River, is 322 kilometers.

The length of the Shinano River is about the same as the distance from Tokyo Station to Nagoya Station.

Trivia like this could be used in quizzes with seniors to help broaden everyone’s knowledge.

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In conclusion

This time, we introduced many quizzes about Niigata Prefecture.

If you’re from Niigata or have visited before, it probably brought back some nostalgic memories.

If you don’t have any connection to Niigata, please use these quizzes to learn something new!