[For Elementary School Students] Niigata Prefecture Local Quiz Collection

Last updated:2025/5/1

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Niigata Prefecture belongs to the Chubu region and faces the Sea of Japan.

In addition to being known as a famous rice-producing area, Niigata has many unique attractions—from wildlife to gourmet food.

In this article, we’ll present a quiz related to Niigata Prefecture.

We’ll cover a wide range of topics, so by reading to the end, you’re sure to learn a lot about Niigata.

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

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

Which dog statue is famous in Niigata Prefecture?

Hachiko the Loyal Dog
Faithful Dog Pochi
Faithful Dog Tamako

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Faithful Dog Tamako

In Niigata Prefecture, several statues have been erected of Tama the faithful dog, who actually existed. Tama was a Shiba Inu that lived in the 1930s and is said to have rescued her owner from an avalanche twice. Statues were built in her honor. Like Hachiko in Shibuya, these spots in Niigata Prefecture are popular meeting places.

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What is Niigata Prefecture’s rank nationwide in terms of area?

3rd place
4th place
5th place

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5th place

Niigata Prefecture covers an area of about 12,580 km², making it the fifth largest in Japan. For reference, Nagano Prefecture is fourth at about 13,560 km², and Fukushima Prefecture is third at 13,780 km².

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What is the bird that is cherished as the prefectural bird of Niigata Prefecture?

pheasant
crested ibis
seagull

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crested ibis

The bird cherished as the prefectural bird of Niigata Prefecture is the crested ibis. The crested ibis was once on the brink of extinction, but thanks to protection and breeding efforts, its population has gradually increased. Its scientific name is Nipponia nippon, a name derived from Japan.

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Which of the following ornamental fish was actively bred (selectively bred) in Niigata Prefecture?

goldfish
medaka (Japanese rice fish)
koi (nishikigoi)

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koi (nishikigoi)

Nishikigoi (koi carp) were created through selective breeding in Niigata Prefecture. Known for their vibrant colors and patterns, they are highly popular not only in Japan but also overseas.

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What is the name of the Niigata specialty sweet that looks like a long, thin bread?

cokko-yaki (a local snack called “kokko-yaki” or “kokko-yaki cakes”)
Poppo-yaki
Totto-yaki

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Poppo-yaki

Poppo-yaki is a confection that is a specialty of Niigata Prefecture. It is made by baking a batter mixed with ingredients like brown sugar, and is characterized by a chewy texture. There is a theory that the name “poppo-yaki” comes from the steam emitted by the dedicated griddle, which resembles a steam locomotive.

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Which island in Niigata Prefecture once had a gold mine?

Sado Island
Oshima
Niijima

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Sado Island

Sado Island is located about 40 km off the coast of Niigata Prefecture, and the Sado Gold Mine was known as the largest gold mine in Japan. Gold is no longer mined there today, and at the Sado Gold Mine Historic Site facility, visitors can learn about its history.

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What flavor is Momotaro, the famous ice pop from Niigata Prefecture?

strawberry flavor
vanilla flavor
matcha flavor

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strawberry flavor

Momo Taro, a famous ice pop from Niigata Prefecture, is strawberry-flavored. By the way, it uses apple juice as an ingredient, and despite being called “Momo Taro” (Peach Boy), it’s strawberry flavor—facts that made it a hot topic for having plenty to poke fun at.

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