[Killing Time] A Collection of Fun Trivia Quizzes You'll Want to Share with Someone

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Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, with more than about 500 quakes per day according to data published by the Japan Meteorological Agency. While this figure includes tremors that cannot be felt, it clearly shows how closely Japan is tied to seismic activity. Let’s remember this high frequency not as a reason for complacency, but as a prompt to stay prepared.

4th place (JR Yamanote Line Station Ranking by Passenger Numbers | Statistical Information Research）

It’s one of Tokyo’s signature districts—home to the famous scramble crossing and a wide array of commercial facilities—and also one of the key stations on the Yamanote Line. Thanks to station renovation work that eliminated the need to exit the station to transfer, overall passenger numbers have declined, and Shibuya Station’s ranking has shifted to this position, which is higher than fifth-place Shinagawa Station.

Go (the board game)

The complex design of the QR code was inspired by Go, which an employee at the company that created the QR code used to play during lunch breaks. After the patent was released, it began to be used by various companies and shops.

Because you can put it on salad and eat it.

The term “salad oil” comes from the fact that it can be poured directly over salads and eaten as is. Oil was originally used mostly for deep-frying, but it was refined so it could be used raw as well. Try using it in a variety of dishes beyond deep-frying and stir-frying!

It has a bitter taste.

A bitter flavor is applied to Licca-chan doll shoes to prevent accidental ingestion. However, it is not harmful to the body, so there is no problem if someone happens to lick them. If a bitter taste lingers in the mouth, try eating something sweet or drinking juice.

hair

The round mark on the Great Buddha’s forehead is a hair called the “byakugō.” The hair curls to the right, and if uncoiled is said to be about 4.5 meters long. Light is said to shine from it, illuminating the world. When making Buddhist statues, it is sometimes represented by inlaying gemstones or similar materials.

beauty salon

According to the Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry’s annual Hygiene Administration Report, the number of hair salons has been increasing year by year. It’s surprising to learn that there are more than four times as many hair salons as convenience stores, which are thought to be everywhere.