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

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.

Osaka is the heart of the Kansai region and a hub of culture, with plenty of large entertainment districts and tourist attractions.

In this article, we’ll present a series of quizzes related to Osaka Prefecture.

We’ve selected a wide range of questions covering food culture, history, sightseeing spots, and dialects.

Try the challenge while keeping track of how many you can answer correctly.

There are also plenty of tidbits you can show off as trivia, so if you come across a question you don’t know, take this opportunity to learn it!

[For Elementary School Students] Osaka Prefecture Local Quiz Compilation (1–10)

Who designed the Tower of the Sun?

Taro Okamoto
Yayoi Kusama
Tadao Ando

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Taro Okamoto

The Tower of the Sun was designed by Taro Okamoto. Okamoto created three-dimensional works such as sculptures, as well as paintings, and even took on the design of buildings and vehicles. The Tower of the Sun still stands today in Expo ’70 Commemorative Park in Osaka and is loved by many people.

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What two structures inspired the design of Tsutenkaku: the Arc de Triomphe in France and which other one?

Eiffel Tower
the Louvre Museum
Mont-Saint-Michel

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Eiffel Tower

The design of Tsutenkaku was inspired by France’s Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. This combination gave rise to an architectural structure with a unique and captivating appearance.

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What is the name of the shop that is considered the birthplace of takoyaki?

Aizuya
Tako Fuku
Octopus House

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Aizuya

The first shop to sell takoyaki was Aizuya. Tomokichi Endo, the founder of Aizuya, developed a dish made by wrapping meat and konnyaku in a wheat flour batter and grilling it. This was the beginning of takoyaki. Today, as a local specialty that represents Osaka, it is loved by many people.

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[For Elementary School Students] Osaka Prefecture Local Quiz Collection (11–20)

Speaking of the “Sakura no Tōrinuke,” which facility does it refer to?

Osaka Castle
Mint (Japanese Mint / Mint Bureau)
Tsutenkaku Tower

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Mint (Japanese Mint / Mint Bureau)

The place famous for the cherry blossom walk-through is the Japan Mint in Osaka Prefecture. Every spring, the Mint opens its grounds to the public for a special event where visitors can stroll beneath a wide variety of cherry trees. This cherry blossom walk-through at the Mint is cherished by many as a hallmark of spring in Osaka.

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Which is the largest burial mound in Japan located in Sakai City?

Nintoku Emperor's Tumulus (Nintoku-tennō-ryō Kofun)
Gobyoyama Kofun
Konda Gobyoyama Kofun

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Nintoku Emperor's Tumulus (Nintoku-tennō-ryō Kofun)

The Nintoku-tennō-ryō Kofun is located in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, and is said to have a total length of about 486 meters. It is the largest kofun in Japan and is considered one of the largest tombs in the world. Owing to its immense size and historical value, it is well loved by many people and holds an important place in academic studies.

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Which shopping street in Osaka is the longest in Japan?

Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
Kuromon Market

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Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street

Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street is the longest shopping street in Japan, stretching about 2.6 kilometers. Lined with a wide variety of shops—from restaurants and clothing stores to daily goods stores—it bustles with both locals and tourists.

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Who composed the theme song for Kani Douraku, the restaurant based in Osaka?

Kida Taro
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Joe Hisaishi

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Kida Taro

The composer of the Kani Douraku theme song is Taro Kida. In the Kansai region, Kida is also active on variety shows and is affectionately known as the “Mozart of Naniwa.” In addition to Kani Douraku, he has composed commercial jingles for Kansai-based companies as well as municipal and school songs within the Kansai area.

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