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)
What is the most common surname in Japan?
- Mr./Ms. Sato
- Mr./Ms. Suzuki
- Mr./Ms. Yamada
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Mr./Ms. Sato
The most common surname in Japan is Sato. Apparently, there are over 1.8 million people with that name nationwide. By the way, Suzuki is in second place, and surprisingly, Yamada is ranked 12th.
Which manga has the highest total number of copies in circulation in Japan?
- ONE PIECE
- Dragon Ball
- This is the Kameari Park-mae Police Box in Katsushika Ward
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ONE PIECE
One Piece is a Japanese manga by Eiichiro Oda that began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1997. It has enjoyed extremely high popularity both in Japan and abroad, with total tankobon circulation exceeding 410 million copies in Japan. It is also recognized by Guinness World Records as the “most copies published for the same comic book series by a single author.”
Which is the tallest building in Japan?
- Abeno Harukas
- Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower
- Tokyo Skytree
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Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower
The Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower, which opened in November 2023, is currently the tallest building in Japan. Until then, Abeno Harukas was the tallest, so some people may have gotten it wrong. By the way, Tokyo Skytree is 634 meters and the tallest among the options, but since it is a broadcasting tower and not a building, it is not the correct answer.
Which prefecture recorded the highest temperature in Japan?
- Shizuoka Prefecture
- Tokushima Prefecture
- Okinawa Prefecture
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Shizuoka Prefecture
The highest temperature ever recorded in Japan was observed in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. This record was set on August 17, 2020, reaching a scorching 41.1°C. When you hear “the hottest place in Japan,” many might be tempted to answer Okinawa, right? The real answer may have come as a bit of a surprise!
Which prefecture recorded the greatest snowfall in Japan?
- Niigata Prefecture
- Shiga Prefecture
- Hokkaido
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Shiga Prefecture
The prefecture that holds the record for the deepest snowfall in Japan is Shiga! On February 14, 1927, a snow depth of 11.82 meters was observed on Mount Ibuki in Shiga Prefecture. This is even registered with Guinness World Records. It might be a bit surprising that it’s Shiga in the Kansai region, rather than Hokkaido or Niigata in the Hokuriku region, which are known for heavy snowfall.
Which station has the highest number of daily passengers in Japan?
- Shibuya Station
- Shinjuku Station
- Tokyo Station
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Shinjuku Station
The station with the highest daily ridership is Shinjuku Station. It is served by JR lines, private railways, and the subway, and is used by many people; its average daily number of passengers is said to exceed 3.5 million. This figure is not only the highest in Japan but also the highest in the world, and it is even listed in the Guinness World Records.
Which film has the highest box office revenue in Japan?
- Your name is.
- Spirited Away
- Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Arc
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Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Arc
The highest-grossing film in Japan is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train. Although it was released in 2020, the previous record holder was Spirited Away, which came out in 2001. That means the record was held for roughly 20 years!