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

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.

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!

999 people

Disneyland’s hugely popular attraction, the Haunted Mansion, is home to 999 ghosts. They say the ghosts have been waiting for the 1,000th ghost to join them. And inside the Haunted Mansion, there’s actually one person who’s still alive! See if you can find them.

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.

fairy

Uncle Jam, who makes Anpanman’s face, is actually not human but a fairy! In fact, it’s said there are no humans in the world where Anpanman and his friends live. By the way, Batako-san, who supports Anpanman alongside Uncle Jam, is also a fairy.