[General] Surprisingly unknown? Test your geography skills with a three-choice quiz on Japan’s prefectures

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How much do you know about the prefecture you live in?Japan has 47 prefectures, but there are plenty of things we surprisingly don’t know or can’t quite remember—like trivia about geography, sightseeing spots, and local specialties.In this article, we’ll present a multiple-choice quiz about Japan’s prefectures with three options for each question.Even if you think, “I definitely know this!”, you may find yourself hesitating once the choices are in front of you.We’ve gathered a wide range of questions—from those you can solve with general knowledge to ones that will really make you think.It’s great for getting excited with family and friends, or for taking your time to tackle on your own.Feel free to give it a try!

[General] Surprisingly unknown? Test your geography skills with a three-choice quiz on prefectures (21–30)

Which prefecture is Konnyaku Park in?

Tochigi Prefecture
Saitama Prefecture
Gunma Prefecture

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Gunma Prefecture

Konnyaku Park is an interactive facility themed around konnyaku, located in Kanra Town, Kanra District, Gunma Prefecture. Inside the facility, there is a factory tour area, and hands-on crafting classes are also held. Its most popular feature is the Free Konnyaku Buffet, where you can sample as much as you like from about 15 dishes, including ajillo, ramen, and sweets.

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Which prefecture is Glover Garden in?

Nagasaki Prefecture
Fukuoka Prefecture
Kumamoto Prefecture

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Nagasaki Prefecture

Glover Garden in Nagasaki Prefecture is the site where the residences of Scottish merchants, centered around Thomas Blake Glover, once stood. The stylish Western-style buildings remain to this day, and many tourists visit as it is a popular sightseeing spot.

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[General] Surprisingly unknown? Test your geography skills with a three-choice quiz on Japan’s prefectures (31–40)

In which prefecture is Ōma tuna caught?

Aomori Prefecture
Iwate Prefecture
Akita Prefecture

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Aomori Prefecture

“Ōma tuna” refers to wild Pacific bluefin tuna (hon-maguro/kuro-maguro) landed in Ōma Town on the Shimokita Peninsula of Aomori Prefecture, located at the northernmost tip of Japan’s main island, Honshu. Battled by the fierce currents of the Tsugaru Strait, these tunas develop firm flesh with superb marbling, earning them the reputation of a top-tier brand known as the “Black Diamond.” At the first auction of the New Year held annually, individual fish can fetch prices in the hundreds of millions of yen, drawing nationwide attention as a quintessential winter tradition.

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In conclusion

We brought you a general three-choice quiz related to Japan’s prefectures. There were probably many questions that seemed familiar yet were surprisingly hard to answer. If any question caught your interest, try posing it to your family or friends and enjoy the quiz together!