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[For Elementary School Students] Collection of Local Quizzes from Fukuoka Prefecture

Fukuoka Prefecture, which also serves as the gateway to Kyushu, is full of highlights, from unique local cuisine to sightseeing spots.

In this article, we’ll introduce a compilation of quizzes related to Fukuoka Prefecture.

We’ve selected a wide range of questions focusing mainly on food and tourist attractions, so try seeing how many you can get right.

If you come across any questions you don’t know, take this opportunity to learn them, share them with friends and family, or put them to use on your next trip.

Let’s dive right in!

[For Elementary School Students] Fukuoka Prefecture Local Quiz Collection (1–10)

How many minutes does it take to cross the Kanmon Bridge from Yamaguchi Prefecture to Fukuoka Prefecture?

How many minutes does it take to cross the Kanmon Bridge from Yamaguchi Prefecture to Fukuoka Prefecture?
  1. About 4 minutes
  2. About 8 minutes
  3. about 12 minutes
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About 4 minutes

The Kanmon Bridge connects Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture with Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, and it takes about four minutes to cross by car. While you can’t walk across the Kanmon Bridge, you can walk through the Kanmon Tunnel, an undersea tunnel, which takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

Which famous night view spot is located in Kitakyushu?

Which famous night view spot is located in Kitakyushu?
  1. Mojiko
  2. Mount Inasa
  3. Mount Sarakura
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Mount Sarakura

Mount Sarakura is a famous night-view spot in Kitakyushu City. From the top of the mountain, you can see from the city of Kitakyushu all the way to the Kanmon Strait. By the way, Inasayama, which was one of the options, is a mountain in Nagasaki Prefecture and is also well known for its night views.

Which vegetable does Fukuoka Prefecture boast the highest production of in Japan?

Which vegetable does Fukuoka Prefecture boast the highest production of in Japan?
  1. cabbage
  2. bamboo shoot
  3. carrot
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bamboo shoot

Fukuoka Prefecture has the highest bamboo shoot production in Japan. While bamboo shoots are generally associated with spring, some from Fukuoka are shipped as early as December. In particular, the Ouma area of Kitakyushu City is famous for producing many high-quality bamboo shoots.

[For Elementary School Students] Fukuoka Prefecture Local Quiz Roundup (11–20)

What does “Dontaku” mean in Hakata Dontaku, the big festival in Fukuoka Prefecture?

What does “Dontaku” mean in Hakata Dontaku, the big festival in Fukuoka Prefecture?
  1. Row of ships
  2. lively music
  3. Sunday
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Sunday

Dontaku is derived from the Dutch word “Zondag,” meaning Sunday. The Hakata Dontaku is a festival held every year on May 3rd and 4th, and it has been ongoing since 1962. It is not only Fukuoka Prefecture’s signature festival but also one of the largest festivals in Japan.

How many meters tall is Fukuoka Tower?

How many meters tall is Fukuoka Tower?
  1. 123m
  2. 234m
  3. 321m
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234m

Fukuoka Tower is 234 meters tall. It was built in 1989 and now serves as a TV tower. Located near the sea in Fukuoka City, its observation deck offers views of the city, and on clear days, it’s said you can even see as far as Korea and China when looking out to sea.

What fish’s eggs are karashi mentaiko?

What fish's eggs are karashi mentaiko?
  1. herring
  2. salmon
  3. Alaska pollock
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Alaska pollock

Karashi mentaiko is salted pollock roe seasoned with spices. It originally came from Korea and was adapted to suit Japanese tastes. It is highly popular as a local specialty of Fukuoka Prefecture.

What beverage does Fukuoka Prefecture boast the highest production of in Japan?

What beverage does Fukuoka Prefecture boast the highest production of in Japan?
  1. Gyokuro (high-grade shaded green tea)
  2. Hojicha
  3. Green tea
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Gyokuro (high-grade shaded green tea)

Fukuoka Prefecture has the highest production of gyokuro in Japan. By growing tea leaves shaded from direct sunlight, gyokuro develops a distinctive sweetness and umami, and is known as a premium tea. In particular, a large amount of gyokuro is produced in Yame City in the southern part of Fukuoka Prefecture.