For Seniors: Local Quizzes of Osaka Prefecture, from Famous Tourist Spots to Food
As we get older, our memory tends to decline, and many people become concerned about diminishing cognitive function.
At such times, recalling memories from the past can provide excellent stimulation for the brain.
In this article, we present a trivia quiz related to Osaka Prefecture.
People from the Kansai region, of course, as well as those who have visited on a trip or seen it on TV, can enjoy it.
There are plenty of questions about long-standing symbols and local dialects.
Older adults who lived in the Kansai area will likely feel like kids again as they tackle the questions.
We hope you’ll use this article as a guide and enjoy a quiz all about Osaka!
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[For Seniors] Osaka Prefecture Local Quiz: From Famous Tourist Spots to Food (1–10)
Kansai International Airport is said to be the international gateway to western Japan, but in which city in Osaka Prefecture is it located?
- Minoh City
- Izumisano City
- Matsubara City
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Izumisano City
Kansai International Airport is located across Izumisano City, Tajiri Town, and Sennan City.
What is the mountain known as the lowest in Japan, located in Osaka Prefecture?
- Mount Tenpō
- Mount Ikoma
- Mount Kongō
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Mount Tenpō
Mt. Tenpo, located in Suminoe Ward, Osaka City, has an elevation of 4.53 meters and is famous as the lowest mountain in Japan. It is a man-made mountain created during the Edo period and has become a symbol of the Port of Osaka. Tenpozan features attractions such as the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and a giant Ferris wheel, drawing many tourists and families on weekends and holidays.
What is the name of the popular aquarium in Osaka?
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Sunshine Aquarium
- Nagoya Port Aquarium
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Kaiyukan is an aquarium located in Minato Ward, Osaka City, known as one of Japan’s most famous aquariums with one of the world’s largest tanks. Its two whale sharks are especially popular, and it’s said that Kaiyukan is the only place in Japan where you can see two whale sharks.
[For Seniors] Osaka Prefecture Local Quiz: From Famous Sights to Foods (11–20)
Which of the following is the Tenmangu shrine famous as the god of learning?
There is also a Tenmangu shrine in Osaka that is famous as a deity of learning. Now, which Tenmangu is it?
- Kitano Tenmangū Shrine
- Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
- Fukuoka Tenmangu Shrine
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Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
Osaka Tenmangu is a famous Shinto shrine in Kita Ward, Osaka City, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, revered as the deity of learning. Every July it hosts the Tenjin Festival, which draws large crowds. The Tenjin Festival is renowned as one of Japan’s three major festivals and has continued for over a thousand years.
What species is the moving crab at Dotonbori’s Kani Doraku in Osaka?
- Echizen crab
- Matsuba crab
- snow crab
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Matsuba crab
The giant moving crab sign in front of Kani Doraku is designed to represent a snow crab (matsuba-gani). The sign measures 12 meters wide and 10 meters tall, and it has become a symbol of the city of Osaka.
What is the name of the Class A river that flows through Osaka City and is also famous for its fireworks festival?
- Yodogawa
- Yamato River
- Dotonbori River
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Yodogawa
The Yodogawa is a first-class river in Japan that flows through Osaka City and empties into Osaka Bay. It is also known as the main stream of the Yodo River system, which runs through Shiga, Kyoto, and Osaka Prefectures. Every summer, the Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival—one of the city’s largest fireworks events—is held, and many people look forward to the display.
The famous Glico sign in Dotonbori. Where does the name Glico come from?
- From the founder's name
- From the oyster nutrient glycogen
- From Greek
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From the oyster nutrient glycogen
The name “Glico” comes from “glycogen,” a nutrient extracted by the founder from boiled oyster broth and added to the candy. Wanting to create sweets that children love while also promoting health, the founder marketed them as nutritious confections.