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

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!
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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”

Up for a fun way to pass the time? Try our trivia quiz and fun facts about the world! From beginner-friendly questions you may have heard before to advanced ones that will make you go, “Wait, it means that?”, this article has plenty to enjoy.

It might sound challenging, but each question is multiple choice with three options, so it’s great to play with kids too! Why not liven up family time or a party with lots of people by giving it a try?

Japanese Trivia & Everyday Knowledge Quiz (11–20)

As of October 2023, the most common surname is Sato, followed by Suzuki in second place and Takahashi in third. Which surname ranks fourth?

Mr./Ms. Ito
Mr./Ms. Nakamura
Mr./Ms. Tanaka

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Mr./Ms. Tanaka (National Surname (Family Name) Rankings | Myoji-Yurai.net）

Along with the top three surnames, Tanaka is also commonly cited as a classic. Comparing Ito in fifth place with Tanaka, there’s a difference of just under 300,000 people, so you could say that from Sato in first place through Tanaka in fourth are the quintessential high-population surnames.

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Among the buildings completed by 2022, the tallest building in Japan is Abeno Harukas in Osaka. Where is the second tallest building located?

Osaka Prefecture
Kanagawa Prefecture
Tokyo Metropolis

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Kanagawa Prefecture (Top 100 Skyscrapers | Japan's Skyscrapers）

Located in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama Landmark Tower is a flagship multi-use building that houses offices, a hotel, and commercial facilities. Incidentally, in 2023 the Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower was built in Minato City, Tokyo, surpassing Abeno Harukas, which had previously held the top spot.

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Surprising Trivia Quiz on Daily Life and the Human Body (1–10)

What is the speed of a sneeze?

as much as a bicycle
as much as a car
About the same as the Shinkansen

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About the same as the Shinkansen

They say a sneeze can reach speeds of about 160 to 230 km/h! The Shinkansen runs at roughly 120 to 230 km/h, so who would have thought a sneeze could be as fast as a bullet train? Knowing this really underscores the importance of wearing masks and minding our manners to avoid spraying others.

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SAKI

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Which has more bones, adults or children?

adult
child
Both are the same.

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child

It’s said that when we’re born, as infants, we have about 350 bones. The small, fine bones called accessory bones fuse together as we grow, and by adulthood we have 206 bones. It’s fascinating that babies actually have more bones, isn’t it?

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SAKI

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Which parts of the human body do not have a sense of pain?

brain
heart
stomach

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brain

Because the brain itself has no pain receptors, the brain does not directly feel pain even if it is injured. For example, during a craniotomy, a patient can have their brain stimulated while conscious and still feel no pain for this reason. Instead, pain receptors are present in the membranes surrounding the brain, the skull, and the skin, and these can feel pain. Therefore, the correct part of the human body that lacks pain sensation is the brain.

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