Learn while playing! Fun local quizzes about Gunma Prefecture for elementary school students
What comes to mind when you think of Gunma Prefecture? Hot springs, mountains, delicious food—it’s actually a place packed with charm.
In this article, we introduce local Gunma-themed quizzes for elementary school students.
We’ve gathered fun questions that help you learn about Gunma, from the prefectural capital and famous hot springs to local cuisine and even the surprising origins of certain shops.
It’s perfect for social studies practice or brushing up before a family road trip.
Challenge the quiz with friends or family and aim to become a Gunma expert!
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Learn While Having Fun! Interesting Local Quizzes About Gunma for Elementary School Students (1–10)
Which of the following mountains located in Gunma Prefecture is selected as one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains?
- Mount Fuji
- Mount Akagi
- Mount Takao
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Mount Akagi
Mount Akagi is a mountain located almost in the center of Gunma Prefecture and is well known as a composite volcano formed by a cluster of many volcanoes. It is selected as one of the three representative mountains of Gunma, the Jomo Sanzan. It is also listed among Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains and Japan’s 100 Scenic Views, making it a popular destination for enjoying nature and scenery.
Which of the following is the capital (prefectural seat) of Gunma Prefecture?
- Maebashi City
- Takasaki City
- Ota City
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Maebashi City
Maebashi City is located in the south-central part of Gunma Prefecture and is designated as a core city that plays an important role as the prefecture’s center. Within Gunma Prefecture, it is the second most populous city after Takasaki. With many schools, hospitals, and government offices, it is an important city for people who live and work in Gunma.
Which of the following is correct about the characteristics of the noodles in Gunma Prefecture’s local dish, himokawa udon?
- wide
- as thin as a thread
- It is jet black in color.
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wide
It’s a famous local dish from Kiryu City in Gunma Prefecture, known for its wide, thick noodles. Gunma has long been known as a wheat-producing region and has a long history of udon. The width of himokawa udon varies by shop, but it’s generally about 1.5 to 10 centimeters. It’s a uniquely Gunma style of udon, letting you enjoy the broad, silky texture of the wide noodles.
Learn while having fun! Interesting Local Quizzes about Gunma Prefecture for Elementary School Students (11–20)
There are two famous electronics retail chains that originated in Gunma Prefecture. One is Yamada Denki; what is the other?
- Yodobashi Camera
- Bic Camera
- K’s Denki
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Bic Camera
Famous electronics retailers that originated in Gunma Prefecture include Yamada Denki and Bic Camera. Both started in Gunma and have since expanded their stores to the Tokyo metropolitan area and beyond. They are very well-known, so people in Gunma feel proud that such major companies were born in their prefecture. These are shops people often visit when buying home appliances.
When it comes to dividing teams for school sports days, “Red Team” and “White Team” are common, but how do schools in Gunma Prefecture divide their teams?
- river name
- Warlords' names
- Name of the mountain
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Name of the mountain
In schools in Gunma Prefecture, mountain names are used to divide teams for sports festivals. For example, names like Akagi-yama and Haruna-yama may be used as team names. Which mountain names are used varies by school. During the sports festival, students cheer and compete under these mountain names, and everyone has a great time. It’s a custom unique to Gunma.
Which of the following does Gunma Prefecture boast the highest production volume of in Japan?
- konjac
- chikuwa
- sweet potato
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konjac
Gunma Prefecture produces more konnyaku than anywhere else in Japan. Over 90% of the konnyaku made nationwide comes from Gunma, with most of it produced there. Konnyaku from Gunma has been made since long ago and is a very important food in Japan’s culinary culture.
Which of the following is Japan’s first machine-operated silk-reeling factory located in Gunma Prefecture?
- Takasaki Silk Mill
- Maebashi Silk Mill
- Tomioka Silk Mill
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Tomioka Silk Mill
The Tomioka Silk Mill in Gunma Prefecture is the first mechanized silk-reeling factory built in Japan. Located in Tomioka City, Gunma, its buildings are designated as a National Treasure and Important Cultural Properties. Incorporating French technology, it was one of the largest factories in the world at the time. It is an important tourist destination in Gunma where visitors can learn about the history of silk thread production and how the factory operated.