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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!
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[For Elementary School Students] Osaka Prefecture Local Quiz Compilation (1–10)
What is the popular creature that is kept only at the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan in the Kansai region?
- great white shark
- sea otter
- whale shark
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whale shark
At Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, located in Osaka Prefecture, whale sharks are the only ones kept in the Kansai region. At Kaiyukan, the whale shark also serves as a symbol. With their massive bodies and gentle swimming, whale sharks are very popular among many visitors.
At the Tsutenkaku Tower, which part of the Billiken statue is said to grant wishes when touched?
- head
- hand
- sole of the foot
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sole of the foot
Billiken is known as the God of Happiness. It’s said that if you touch the soles of the statue’s feet at Tsutenkaku, your wish will come true, so many visitors come and touch them. Billiken is one of Osaka’s symbols, and you can spot it not only at Tsutenkaku but also throughout the area, especially in Shinsekai.
What is the standard rule at Osaka’s kushikatsu shops?
- Break the skewer after you finish eating.
- Double-dipping prohibited
- Take it to go if you can't finish it.
See the answer
Double-dipping prohibited
At Osaka’s kushikatsu restaurants, there’s a rule: no double-dipping in the sauce. This means that after you dip your skewer in the sauce once, you must not dip it back in after taking a bite. Since the sauce is kept in a shared container, this rule helps maintain hygiene—so please follow it to ensure everyone can enjoy their kushikatsu.
Which of the following foods originated in Osaka?
- frozen food
- instant ramen
- space food
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instant ramen
Instant ramen was invented in Osaka in 1958 by Momofuku Ando. The product invented at that time was Chicken Ramen, which is still loved today as a popular item.
Where does Abeno Harukas rank in height among buildings in Japan?
- 1st place
- 2nd place
- 3rd place
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2nd place
As of 2024, Abeno Harukas boasts a height of 300 meters, making it the second-tallest building in Japan. The tallest is the Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower, which opened in November 2023 and stands at 325 meters. Incidentally, construction began in September 2023 on the Torch Tower, which is planned to reach approximately 385 meters.
Who was the warlord who had Osaka Castle built?
- Oda Nobunaga
- Toyotomi Hideyoshi
- Tokugawa Ieyasu
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Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Construction began in 1583, and it became a symbol of Hideyoshi’s power during the Sengoku period. The current main keep was reconstructed in 1931 based on the few surviving records.
In Osaka dialect, what does “motor pool” mean?
- automobile factory
- Parking lot
- swimming pool
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Parking lot
In Osaka dialect, “motor pool” refers to a parking lot. It’s an expression not commonly used in other regions, and its origin is said to date back to the postwar period. The term “motor pool” was used for places where U.S. military vehicles were parked, and it eventually spread to the general public.