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[For Elementary School Students] Ishikawa Prefecture Local Quiz! A Question Collection That Both Kids and Adults Can Enjoy

How much do you know about Ishikawa Prefecture? From Kanazawa City’s brand-name crabs and Noto beef to “Hachiban Ramen” and “Hyakumasan,” this region is full of specialties to be proud of.

You’ll also encounter local dialect words like “yuki-sukashi” and “koke,” as well as place names with tricky readings, such as “Tsuchishimizu.” In this article, we’ll showcase the charms of Ishikawa through a set of local quizzes designed for elementary school students.

Give them a try with family and friends, and enjoy learning together—kids and adults alike!

[For Elementary School Students] Ishikawa Prefecture Local Quiz! A Collection of Questions That Both Kids and Adults Can Enjoy (11–20)

Which of the following is a dance that anyone from Ishikawa Prefecture has danced at least once?

Which of the following is a dance that anyone from Ishikawa Prefecture has danced at least once?
  1. The Power of Money
  2. Young power
  3. Power of God
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Young power

In Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, there is a dance called “Wakai Chikara” (“Young Power”). Many people from Ishikawa have danced it at least once, such as at school sports festivals. This dance is known as a traditional group performance, characterized by everyone dancing together energetically in unison. It has long been loved by children as a fun event at sports days and is a dance that lets you feel the local culture.

In conclusion

Through the local Ishikawa quiz, you got to experience unique attractions of the region—like its pufferfish catch, Noto beef, and kobako crab.

The readings of dialect and place names reflect the wisdom and history of people living in snowy regions.

Even though the questions are aimed at elementary school students, adults probably found themselves saying, “Wow!” at some of the discoveries.

Try tackling it with family and friends, and get to know Ishikawa Prefecture even better.