A quiz for elementary school students about Japan’s number ones. Guess the “most ___” things in Japan!
It’s fun to look up “the number-one things in Japan” across different fields, isn’t it?
When you learn about lots of Japanese records—like the tallest or largest buildings, population figures, or agricultural production—you might feel like sharing them with your family and friends.
In this article, we’ll present quizzes about these Japanese records, aimed at elementary school students.
We’ve gathered a wide range, from well-known ones to slightly tricky ones, and even topics related to manga and anime.
Have fun as you give them a try!
If you come across a “Japan’s number one ___” you didn’t know before, be sure to tell your family and friends about it.
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A quiz for elementary schoolers about Japan’s number ones. Guess the “most ___ in Japan”! (1–10)
Which of the following is the tallest Great Buddha statue in Japan?
- Great Buddha of Tōdai-ji
- Takaoka Great Buddha
- Ushiku Daibutsu
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Ushiku Daibutsu
The Ushiku Daibutsu is a 120-meter-tall Great Buddha statue located in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and is known as the tallest Great Buddha in Japan. While the Great Buddha of Tōdai-ji in Nara Prefecture is famous, it is seated and only 14.7 meters tall.
Which is the largest lake in Japan?
- Lake Toya
- Lake Shumarinai
- Lake Biwa
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Lake Biwa
Lake Biwa has an area of about 670.4 km² and is known as the largest lake in Japan. In fact, Lake Biwa accounts for about one-sixth of Shiga Prefecture’s total area. Incidentally, Lake Shumarinai, which was among the choices, is known as the largest artificial lake in Japan.
Which amusement park has a roller coaster that runs the longest distance in Japan?
- Universal Studios Japan
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Fuji-Q Highland
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Nagashima Spa Land
The roller coaster that runs the longest distance in Japan is Steel Dragon 2000 at Nagashima Spa Land in Mie Prefecture. Its total length reaches 2,479 meters and it’s listed in the Guinness World Records. By the way, it also reportedly has the highest peak of any coaster in Japan!
A quiz for elementary school students about the mosts of Japan: Guess the 'most ___ in Japan'! (11–20)
Which prefecture boasts the highest cherry production in Japan?
- Yamagata Prefecture
- Aomori Prefecture
- Yamanashi Prefecture
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Yamagata Prefecture
Yamagata Prefecture has the highest cherry production in Japan. Its climate and soil are well-suited to cherry cultivation, and it produces many high-quality cherries. Other prefectures are also active in fruit production: Yamanashi produces many grapes and peaches, and Aomori produces many apples.
Which dome in Japan has the largest building area?
- Tokyo Dome
- Osaka Dome
- Fukuoka Dome
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Fukuoka Dome
The Fukuoka Dome has the largest building area in Japan, boasting 69,130 square meters. However, in terms of capacity, the Fukuoka Dome ranks third. First place goes to the Tokyo Dome, which can accommodate about 55,000 people, and even around 43,500 for baseball games!
Which is the deepest subway station in Japan?
- Ginza Station
- Roppongi Station
- Shibuya Station
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Roppongi Station
The deepest subway station in Japan is Roppongi Station on the Toei Oedo Line, located about 42 meters underground. That’s equivalent to the height of roughly 13 to 14 floors of a building, which really shows how deep it is!
Which music video by a Japanese artist has the most views on YouTube?
- Kenshi Yonezu's 'Lemon'
- Official HIGE DANDism's 'Pretender'
- Aimyon's 'Marigold'
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Kenshi Yonezu's 'Lemon'
Kenshi Yonezu’s “Lemon” has racked up an enormous number of views on YouTube and is the most-watched music video by a Japanese artist. Its view count has surpassed an astonishing 850 million.