For Seniors: Shiga Prefecture Local Quiz – Learn About Famous Tourist Spots and Regional Cuisine

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My name is Moko, a mother of three who admired my mother and worked in the care industry as a care worker and as a medical social worker (MSW) in a hospital. I will be drawing on my previous experience to write mainly about caregiving. Thank you in advance.

What comes to mind when you think of Shiga Prefecture? Why not enjoy a fun time with a “Local Quiz about Shiga Prefecture” that anyone can enjoy, whether or not you have a connection to Shiga? From Lake Biwa and Shigaraki ware to Hikone Castle, we’ve prepared questions that let you engage with Shiga’s history and culture while pleasantly stimulating the mind together with older adults.

As you search for hints to the answers, the conversation will flow—and it might even spark fond memories.

Please enjoy a heartwarming moment that brings to mind nostalgic streetscapes, traditional flavors, and the scenery of your hometown.

[For Seniors] Shiga Prefecture Local Trivia Quiz: Learn About Famous Tourist Spots and Local Cuisine (11–20)

Who, originally from Nagahama City in Shiga Prefecture, was one of the Five Commissioners who was captured and executed as a central figure of the Western Army after the Battle of Sekigahara?

Mitsunari Ishida
Toshiie Maeda
Katsumoto Katagiri

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Mitsunari Ishida

Mitsunari Ishida was from Nagahama City in Shiga Prefecture and was one of the Five Commissioners of the Toyotomi administration. He fought as a central figure of the Western Army in the Battle of Sekigahara but was defeated, captured after the war, and executed.

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In conclusion

Through the local quiz, you were able to enjoyably learn about Shiga Prefecture’s rich history and culture, its flavorful local cuisine, and the charms of Lake Biwa. Solving the quiz together with older adults—reminiscing about memories and sharing new discoveries—creates invaluable opportunities for connection. Be sure to chat in a warm, friendly atmosphere about the unique attractions that Shiga has to offer.