For Seniors: Local Quizzes of Osaka Prefecture, from Famous Tourist Spots to Food

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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!

[For Seniors] Osaka Prefecture Local Quiz: From Famous Tourist Spots to Foods (21–30)

What is the name of the Governor of Osaka Prefecture as of January 2025?

Toru Hashimoto
Mr. Ichiro Matsui
Mr. Hirofumi Yoshimura

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Mr. Hirofumi Yoshimura

Hirofumi Yoshimura has been serving as the Governor of Osaka Prefecture since April 2019 and continues in the role as of 2025. He is also active as the leader of the Osaka Ishin no Kai and the Japan Innovation Party.

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Where is the home stadium of the Hanshin Tigers, a representative professional baseball team from Osaka?

Kyocera Dome Osaka
Hanshin Koshien Stadium
Hotto Motto Field Kobe

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Hanshin Koshien Stadium

Both Kyocera Dome Osaka and Hotto Motto Field Kobe serve as home stadiums for the Orix Buffaloes.

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What does the abbreviation “USJ,” the popular theme park in Osaka City, stand for?

Universal Studios Japan
Universe System Junction
Universal Station Japan

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Universal Studios Japan

Since its opening on March 31, 2001, it has welcomed over 20 million visitors annually as the largest theme park in the country.

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In Osaka dialect, what does “gontakure” refer to?

a twisted person; a contrarian; a crank
mischievous child
raccoon dog bastard

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mischievous child

“Gontakure” is said to derive from Igami no Gonta, a Genji soldier who appears in the third act of Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura, a Kabuki play from the Edo period.

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What is the city flower of Osaka?

dogwood (flowering dogwood)
ginkgo
cherry blossom

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cherry blossom

The correct answer was “Sakura.” It was decided in 1987 (Showa 62) through a public call for submissions from city residents.

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What does the word “reikō” mean in Osaka dialect?

no-holds-barred party; an informal gathering where normal social formalities are set aside
Iced coffee
Rainbow

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Iced coffee

It means chilled coffee. People in Osaka often use it in conversations like, “Shall we go smack some ‘reikō’ at a café?” (meaning, “Shall we go have some iced coffee?”).

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