[For Seniors] Fun Brain Training! Prefecture Quiz

In which prefecture is Nikkō Tōshō-gū, where Tokugawa Ieyasu is enshrined, located?

Nikkō Tōshō-gū, famous for its Three Wise Monkeys—“see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil”—and its ornate carvings, is a very well-known shrine nationwide that enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Edo shogunate.

The grounds are lined with vividly colored, lavish buildings so impressive you’ll think, “Were these really built in the Edo period?” In particular, the Main Hall and the Yōmeimon Gate are designated National Treasures, drawing many visitors from Japan and abroad.

The shrine is located in Tochigi Prefecture in the northern Kanto region, surrounded by abundant nature, and the area is also a hugely popular tourist destination with spots like Kegon Falls and Lake Chūzenji.

It’s also famous for its autumn foliage.

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Which prefecture is the smallest in Japan?

Do you know which prefecture in Japan has the smallest area? The answer is Kagawa.

Some older people might answer “Osaka Prefecture.” In fact, there was a time when Osaka Prefecture was considered the smallest in Japan.

Until 1978, it was Osaka; after that, Kagawa became the smallest.

Some people may think Osaka got larger due to land reclamation for Kansai International Airport.

However, the major factor was a change in 1988 to the topographic maps of the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan, which serve as the basis for calculating area.

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Where is Choshi Port, which has the largest fish catch in Japan, located?

Choshi Port is one of Japan’s leading fishing ports, famous for landing several kinds of fish such as tuna, sardines, and mackerel.

At this market, where fresh fish gather, it’s a popular spot visited not only by locals but also by tourists from all over the country.

Now, which prefecture is Choshi Port located in? Here’s a hint… it’s at the eastern edge of the Kanto region, facing the Pacific Ocean, and it’s also famous for peanuts, Narita Airport, and the Inubosaki Lighthouse.

The answer is Chiba Prefecture.

Fish is a topic that really livens up the dinner table! As you think about the answer, why not share stories together about delicious fish you ate in the past or memories from your travels?

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Which prefecture has the smallest population in Japan?

The least populous prefecture in Japan is Tottori.

Factors include an aging population, declining birthrate, and the outflow of young people who leave the prefecture for jobs or higher education.

Once they move away, many end up finding employment in the Kansai or Kanto regions.

These reasons for population decline aren’t unique to Tottori; they’re common challenges across rural areas.

That said, Tottori has plenty of attractions.

It’s home to the famous Tottori Sand Dunes, designated as a national natural monument, and sightseeing spots like Hakuto Shrine, known as the setting of the myth “The White Rabbit of Inaba.” It could be enjoyable to search online for Tottori’s sightseeing spots together with an older adult.

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What is the name of the southernmost island in Japan?

In addition to large islands like Honshu, Japan is also made up of many smaller islands.

Among those small islands, which island is the southernmost point of Japan, and in which prefecture is it located? When you think of the south, Kyushu or Okinawa might come to mind first, but you may get closer to the answer if you picture Japan’s shape spreading diagonally not only north–south but also east–west.

The correct answer is Okinotorishima in the Ogasawara Islands of Tokyo; this is the southernmost point among all Japanese islands, including uninhabited ones.

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