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[For Seniors] Fun Brain Training! Prefecture Quiz

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Even if you’re familiar with the prefectures you’ve lived in or been involved with, there are probably many prefectures you don’t know much about, right?

In this article, we’ll introduce quizzes centered around “prefectures”!

There are many types, such as quizzes related to names, ones where you look at a map and answer, and ones where you answer based on photos, so feel free to try anything that looks interesting.

You might discover a new prefecture to love, or find yourself reminiscing about places you’ve been.

These are also recommended as recreational activities at day-service centers and other care facilities.

[For Seniors] Fun Brain Training! Prefecture Quiz (11–20)

Famous Confectionery Quiz

[Prefecture Specialty Quiz] A 10-question brain-training quiz on sweets from Japan’s prefectures—perfect for preventing cognitive decline in older adults.

Famous Confectionery Quiz

How many famous local confections from around Japan do you know? Even if you’ve received them as souvenirs, you might not always remember which region they come from.

That’s where the “Famous Confections Quiz” comes in.

In this quiz, you answer which prefecture each confection is from.

It features a wide range—from universally known treats to lesser-known gems.

It’s also fun to enjoy some confections while taking the quiz, or to chat with people around you about what you’ve eaten and which ones you’d like to try.

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A slightly difficult prefecture quiz

[Prefecture Quiz: Advanced] Great for brain training! Take on next-level questions! (10 multiple-choice questions)

A slightly difficult prefecture quiz

Some of you might think that every prefecture quiz is just too easy.

That’s why I’d like to introduce the “Slightly Difficult Prefecture Quiz.” Despite the modest label, the difficulty is actually quite high.

For example, you might get a question like: Which prefecture has the highest mountain in the Tohoku region? It’s pretty tough to answer, but that makes getting it right all the more satisfying.

It can be fun to quiz your friends and family and watch them puzzle over it.

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Hot Spring Prefecture Quiz

[Prefecture Quiz: Hot Springs Edition] Perfect for Brain Training! Guess the Prefecture of Famous Hot Springs – 10 Questions in Total

Hot Spring Prefecture Quiz

Many people probably enjoy going to hot springs with family and friends.

That’s why I’d like to introduce the “Hot Spring Prefecture Quiz.” In this game, you answer which prefecture a given hot spring area is located in.

Places like Atami are relatively easy, but when it comes to Kusatsu or Noboribetsu, many people might struggle.

Simply naming the prefecture can be fun, but I also recommend looking up information about each hot spring area.

It could be a great way to discover hot spring destinations you’d like to visit while doing the quiz.

I hope you give it a try and have a lively, enjoyable time with everyone.

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Kanji and Hiragana Quiz

[Prefecture Name Quiz] No tough knowledge needed! Fun brain-teaser problems! 14 questions in total!

Kanji and Hiragana Quiz

Some people find problems that require advanced knowledge challenging.

So, I’d like to introduce a quiz you can try casually: the “Kanji-Hiragana Quiz.” In this quiz, you answer questions related to prefectures and hiragana.

It might be a bit hard to picture, but there are prompts like “List all prefectures that start with this initial.” It could be fun to play with multiple people, each giving one answer in turn.

There are also variations, such as “Name the prefectures that include the character for ‘mountain’ (yama).”

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Prefecture Riddles

[Prefecture Riddles] These are the kinds of questions that feel refreshing once you get the idea! How many can you solve?

Prefecture Riddles

When it comes to quizzes about Japan’s prefectures, they often end up feeling a bit like studying, don’t they? So let’s forget the difficult stuff and introduce a type of quiz you can enjoy casually: “prefecture riddles.” As the name suggests, they’re riddles that use prefectures as their theme.

However, you don’t need any knowledge about the prefectures at all.

Many of them are pun-based, so they’re perfect for when your grandchildren come to visit.

It can also be fun to come up with your own original questions and quiz each other.

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