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[For Seniors] Fun Brain Training! Prefecture Quiz

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I worked at a day service for seven years and obtained my Certified Care Worker qualification in 2019. I have provided meal assistance and bathing assistance, as well as led recreational activities that involve physical movement and cognitive stimulation. I enjoy drawing and crafting. My motto is: “With a smile, anything is possible!” and I try to live joyfully every day. I’m also doting on my beloved Chihuahua.

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] Enjoyable Brain Training! Prefecture Quiz (31–40)

What is the name of the longest river in Japan that flows across Nagano and Niigata Prefectures?

The longest river in Japan is the Shinano River.

It flows across Nagano and Niigata Prefectures; in Nagano it’s called the Chikuma River, and at the border with Niigata it changes its name to the Shinano River.

There are various theories about the origin of the name Chikuma, but it’s said to come from the fact that, as the name suggests, there are sections where the river bends a lot.

By the way, the longest river in Japan, the Shinano River, is 367 kilometers long, and the second longest, the Tone River, is 322 kilometers.

The length of the Shinano River is about the same as the distance from Tokyo Station to Nagoya Station.

Trivia like this could be used in quizzes with seniors to help broaden everyone’s knowledge.

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Hot Spring Resort Quiz

[Quiz] 323_Quiz: Which hot spring resort is this? [Travel]

Hot Spring Resort Quiz

If you love hot springs, take on this challenge! Here are some ideas for a hot spring destination quiz.

Japan is home to renowned hot springs across the country.

Some of you may have visited various hot spring areas while traveling.

This quiz is perfect for you.

There are 25 questions in total.

It’s a slightly difficult quiz where you look at a hot spring area and answer the municipality (city, town, or village) where it’s located.

But the satisfaction of getting it right will be huge.

It’s a quiz idea you can enjoy solo or in a group!

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Which prefecture is it where you can’t see autumn leaves?

Autumn foliage is a major seasonal event, and in Japan we tend to picture mountains across the country turning color one after another.

Even though the timing differs by region and it feels like you can see autumn leaves almost anywhere, there are actually prefectures where it’s said you can’t really see them.

Since autumn colors appear when temperatures gradually drop, you can probably guess the answer if you think about temperatures nationwide.

The answer is Okinawa Prefecture.

It’s not that you can’t see them at all, but because of the subtropical climate, it’s said they’re hardly seen there.

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As of 2012, Nagano Prefecture ranked third and Gifu Prefecture ranked second in the list of prefectures with the highest percentage of forest area. So which prefecture ranked first?

Kochi Prefecture
Hokkaido
Shimane Prefecture

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Kochi PrefectureForest Area | Prefectural Data Ranking）

With 84% of the prefecture covered by forests, it ranks among Japan’s leading forested prefectures, and a variety of initiatives are underway to make use of its rich natural environment. Thanks to its long history as forestland, it also yields sturdy logs imbued with history—another key point—making it an area where the forestry industry is thriving.

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Prefectural emblem

Prefectural Emblem Quiz Part 1

Prefectural emblem

The prefectural emblems are marks that represent each prefecture in Japan.

Many of them are designed based on history, culture, geography, and other characteristics.

Older adults have probably seen the emblem of the prefecture where they live or their hometown at least once.

Let’s play with a PET bottle cap puzzle inspired by prefectural images.

Put the prefectural emblems on the caps and write the prefecture names on a sheet.

If you look closely at the prefectural emblems often found on PET bottles, you might find some hidden hints.

By the way, Ishikawa Prefecture is said to be the only prefecture in Japan that has not established an official emblem.

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