The school subject called “geography,” which we study from elementary school.
People have their likes and dislikes—how about you? In recent years, there have been many quiz shows on TV, and that’s another fun way to enjoy it.
In this article, we’ve put together geography questions in a quiz format that you can skim through or try answering.
Focusing on commonly seen questions, it also includes ones that can inspire travel plans or pique the interest of adults! Some original questions incorporate the latest current events, so whether you love quizzes or want a study companion, give them a try!
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[Geography Quiz] Useful to know? General Geography Questions (1–10)
What is the name of Kyoto’s representative entertainment district that has many high-end traditional restaurants?
- Kabukicho
- Gion
- Nakasu (sandbank/islet in a river)
- New World
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Gion
Which prefecture in Japan has the smallest area?
It’s known for Naoshima, a town famous for art, and also as a renowned olive-producing area.
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Kagawa Prefecture
It seems that Osaka was considered to have the smallest area by a narrow margin. Although there are various theories, the revision of topographic maps, which drew a more accurate coastline, appears to have caused the areas of “irihama-style salt fields” that spread along the shore to be reclassified as sea, affecting the figures. Olives are also the prefectural flower and tree, and those from Shodoshima are often featured.
What is the longest river in Japan?
- Tone River
- Ishikari River
- Teshio River
- Shinano River
See the answer
Shinano River (367 km)
Which is the largest dome in Japan?
- Sapporo Dome
- Fukuoka Dome
- Tokyo Dome
- Nagoya Dome
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Fukuoka Dome
What are the scenic places known as Japan’s Three Views?
Of the three places known as tourist destinations, two are in western Japan and one is in Tohoku.
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Matsushima (Miyagi Prefecture), Amanohashidate (Kyoto Prefecture), Miyajima (Itsukushima) (Hiroshima Prefecture)
Matsushima is the place whose beauty was praised by Matsuo Basho in The Narrow Road to the Deep North. Amanohashidate is known for a view you can enjoy by looking between your legs, making it resemble a dragon, and Miyajima is famous for the beautiful vermilion torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine standing in the sea. By the way, July 21 is said to be Japan’s Three Scenic Views Day.
Which three cities were certified as Japan’s New Three Major Night View Cities in the second selection in 2018?
These are the prefectures that border the sea.
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Kitakyushu City (Fukuoka Prefecture), Sapporo City (Hokkaido), Nagasaki City (Nagasaki Prefecture)
The “Japan’s New Three Great Night View Cities” are selected every three years. Since the first selection in 2015—Kobe (Hyogo Prefecture), Hakodate (Hokkaido), and Nagasaki—Kobe has been replaced by Kitakyushu, and Hakodate has been replaced by Sapporo in Hokkaido. Kitakyushu offers night views of industrial zones, Sapporo is known for vistas from the mountains, and Nagasaki features beautiful scenes that include illuminated architecture and the sea. Note: There is a similar list called the “New Japan Three Great Night Views,” chosen by a non-profit organization, in which Yamanashi and Nara are selected.
What is the largest lake in Japan?
- Lake Kasumigaura (Ibaraki)
- Lake Saroma (Hokkaido)
- Lake Biwa (Shiga)
- Lake Inawashiro (Fukushima)
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Lake Biwa (670 km²)