Fukui Prefecture local quiz! Become a Fukui expert with fun questions for elementary school students.
When you think of Fukui Prefecture, lots of charms come to mind, like dinosaur fossils and the beautiful Tojinbo cliffs, right? But if someone asked, “What’s the prefectural capital?” or “What’s the name of the convenience store found only in Fukui?” could you answer right away? In this article, we’ve gathered questions that let you enjoy learning about Fukui’s history, culture, dialect, and local cuisine through a set of local quizzes for elementary school students.
You’ll find plenty of discoveries that will make even adults say, “Wow!”, such as the curious custom of eating mizu-yokan in winter and the secret behind Fukui’s status as the happiest prefecture in Japan.
Try tackling them together with your family and friends!
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Fukui Prefecture Local Quiz! Become a Fukui Expert with Fun Questions for Elementary School Students (11–20)
What would people from Fukui Prefecture say when they see water that looks like it’s about to overflow?
- Slippery limit
- smooth and full
- Smooth and full
See the answer
Smooth and full
In Fukui Prefecture, water that’s about to overflow is described as “tsurutsuru ippai.” This expression is unique and might sound a bit odd to people from other prefectures. However, it’s very familiar to Fukui residents and is commonly used. For example, when a glass or bucket is filled to the brim and about to spill, they say, “It’s tsurutsuru ippai.”
In conclusion
Through the local Fukui quiz, you’ve likely discovered unique regional charms such as mizu-yokan (a chilled red bean jelly), sauce katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowl with sauce), and the dialect word “otomashii.” Fukui Prefecture, which ranks first in Japan for happiness, is full of delightful, yet-to-be-discovered surprises.
May this quiz spark an even greater interest in Fukui.


