[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 (21–30)

Which prefecture is famous for Kinkaku-ji and Nijo Castle?

When you think of a golden temple, what place comes to mind? The ever-popular Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion), beloved by history buffs and tourists alike, and Nijo Castle, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Both are famous landmarks in a certain ancient capital.

This prefecture is packed with Japan’s history and culture.

It has the Imperial Palace where past emperors resided, and the town still retains people in kimono and traditional wooden townhouses.

Just walking around makes you feel as if you’ve slipped back in time.

The seasonal beauty is also a draw—cherry blossoms in spring, vibrant foliage in autumn, and the Gion Festival in summer.

There are plenty of local specialties too, like wagashi (Japanese sweets), matcha, and pickles, making it a place you can enjoy visiting again and again.

The answer is Kyoto Prefecture.

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Please name all four prefectures in the Shikoku region.

Let’s try naming all the prefectures in the Shikoku region.

The answers are Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, and Kochi.

Some of you might kind of remember them, but it can be hard to list all four.

In that case, try giving hints like each prefecture’s specialties or tourist spots.

For example, for Kochi you could mention skipjack tuna, Sakamoto Ryoma, or the Shimanto River; for Ehime, mandarins, Imabari towels, or Dogo Onsen.

Having hint images can also help older adults who have difficulty going out feel as if they’ve gone on an outing.

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There are four prefecture names that contain the names of animals. Which ones are they?

This is a simple quiz where you think of prefecture names that include animal names.

You probably know all of these places, so the key is how quickly the prefecture names come to mind.

If you go through them in order, you should be able to arrive at some of them, but if you get stuck, use each area as a hint.

The answers are Gunma, Tottori, Kumamoto, and Kagoshima.

It could be fun to reminisce about your memories of each place as well.

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Hokkaido has the longest coastline of any prefecture, but which one is second?

Nagasaki Prefecture
Mie Prefecture
Okinawa Prefecture

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Nagasaki Prefecture (Japan’s Coastline Length | Japan Maritime Public Relations Association）

Because Hokkaido is so large, it’s easy to imagine that it has a long coastline. Nagasaki, however, doesn’t have a strong image of size, so its coastline length might come as a surprise. The reason for its long coastline is the large number of islands—about 40 in total, including Tsushima and Iki. You could say it’s a prefecture that has developed alongside the sea, with each of these islands being popular tourist destinations.

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In which prefecture is the festival famous for Namahage held?

“Any crying children here?!” Have you heard this phrase somewhere? In winter, men wearing demon-like masks and straw costumes go from house to house scolding children.

This distinctive custom is known as Namahage.

It’s a traditional practice handed down through the generations, said to “warn the lazy and pray for family health and a bountiful harvest.” The festival featuring Namahage takes place in Akita Prefecture in the Tohoku region—an area known for heavy snowfall, hot springs, beautiful views of the Sea of Japan, and the local specialty, kiritanpo hot pot.

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