[For Seniors] Liven Things Up! 3-Choice Ranking Quiz

Nagano Prefecture

Of Japan’s grape harvest, Yamanashi Prefecture accounts for 21%, followed by Nagano Prefecture at 20%. Incidentally, Yamagata and Okayama each account for 9%, indicating a significant gap. Nagano has been a grape-growing region since the Edo period, and varieties such as Kyoho, Nagano Purple, and Shine Muscat are particularly popular.

Aomori Prefecture

Alcohol tolerance varies depending on factors such as sex, age, and body build, but in general, men are considered to have a higher ability to metabolize alcohol than women, and younger people more than older people. It is said that many people in Aomori Prefecture have a genetic type associated with being strong drinkers.

reservoir (farm pond / irrigation pond)

The reason there are many reservoirs (tameike) in Hyogo Prefecture lies in its geography. The Seto Inland Sea region has low rainfall and was not well-suited for growing crops. Therefore, it is said that reservoirs were necessary to enable stable agriculture.

Aomori Prefecture

When asked which is the northernmost prefecture in Japan, you might be tempted to answer Hokkaido, but since the question specifies a “prefecture,” the correct answer is Aomori Prefecture. Located in the Tohoku region, Aomori sits at the northern tip of Honshu and is famous for its apple production and the Aomori Nebuta Festival. In recent years, “Ōma tuna” has also frequently made the news, making it a region you should definitely keep an eye on.

Ehime Prefecture

Imabari towels are said to be highly regarded for their quality not only in Japan but around the world. They have unique evaluation standards, and the “5-second rule” is one of them: a small piece of towel is placed in water to test whether it begins to sink within five seconds. This test guarantees absorbency, and if a towel doesn’t pass, it cannot be certified as an Imabari towel.