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[Interesting Quiz about Okinawa] Introduction for Seniors!

[Interesting Quiz about Okinawa] Introduction for Seniors!
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Okinawa is a captivating travel destination with rich nature and a unique culture.

This time, we’re introducing a local quiz related to Okinawa Prefecture.

Local quizzes not only help you learn about Okinawa’s culture and history, but also serve as enjoyable brain training.

Even for older adults, taking on local quizzes can help stimulate the brain and improve memory.

Be sure to enjoy them together with the older adults around you.

[Fun Quizzes About Okinawa] Introduction for Seniors! (1–10)

What does “kōrēgūs” mean in the Okinawan dialect?

What does “kōrēgūs” mean in the Okinawan dialect?
  1. alcohol
  2. chili pepper
  3. sea grapes
See the answer

chili pepper

In the past, it was a term that referred to chili peppers in general. Long ago, it was used as a medicine on the Korean Peninsula and was called “Koma no kusuri” (medicine of Koryo), which is said to have evolved into the term “Kōrēgūsu.”

How many years must Awamori be aged to be called koshu (kūsū)?

How many years must Awamori be aged to be called koshu (kūsū)?
  1. 3 years
  2. 5 years
  3. 10 years
See the answer

3 years

For example, if a small amount of 3-year-old liquor is mixed into a 20-year-old aged liquor, the standards are so strict that the age statement must be listed as “3 years.”

What species of shark can only be found at the Churaumi Aquarium in Japan?

What species of shark can only be found at the Churaumi Aquarium in Japan?
  1. Tsumajiro
  2. whale shark
  3. great white shark
See the answer

Tsumajiro

The blacktip reef shark is a large species of shark that can reach up to 3 meters in length. While the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is best known for its whale sharks, the blacktip reef shark is also a very rare species.

What is the name of the island located at the southernmost part of Okinawa (Japan)?

What is the name of the island located at the southernmost part of Okinawa (Japan)?
  1. Iriomote Island
  2. Yonaguni Island
  3. Hateruma Island
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Hateruma Island

It’s an island of about 500 people located in the Yaeyama Islands. It’s a tranquil place with coral stone walls and stretches of sugarcane fields.

What does “sāta” mean in Okinawa’s specialty, sāta andagi?

What does “sāta” mean in Okinawa’s specialty, sāta andagi?
  1. oil
  2. sugar
  3. wheat
See the answer

sugar

By the way, in sata andagi, the word “anda” means oil.

In the Okinawan dialect, what animal does “hījā” refer to?

In the Okinawan dialect, what animal does “hījā” refer to?
  1. cat
  2. dog
  3. Goat
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Goat

In the Okinawan dialect, cats are called “maya” and dogs are called “ingwā.”

Where in Okinawa is the fish called “Okinawa kichinu” caught?

Where in Okinawa is the fish called “Okinawa kichinu” caught?
  1. Okinawa Prefecture mainland
  2. Miyako Island
  3. Ishigaki Island
See the answer

Ishigaki Island

"Okinawa kichinu" is a fish species endemic to Ishigaki Island in Okinawa.