[For Elementary School Students] Fun and Effective Prefecture Quiz
We’ve put together a collection of quiz-style questions about Japan’s 47 prefectures and their characteristics.
Even children who aren’t good at memorizing or learning by reading may find it fun to think through quizzes, and that can help them remember each prefecture’s specialties and features.
Whether it’s about the region you live in or places you don’t know at all, you’ll likely become interested and enjoy learning.
The quiz topics can broaden your curiosity—before you know it, you might be wondering things like, “So where does my area rank?” and feel motivated to look it up.
Let’s take an interest in places we’ve never been and keep expanding our knowledge!
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[For Elementary School Students] Fun and Effective Prefecture Quiz (11–20)
Which prefecture has the largest number of islands?
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Nagasaki Prefecture
Didn’t you picture places like Hokkaido or Okinawa? Nagasaki Prefecture had the most with 1,479, Hokkaido was second with 1,473, and Kagoshima Prefecture was third with 1,256. When they recounted in 2023 for the first time in 36 years, it seems the total number of islands had more than doubled.
In which prefecture is the Yumeminato Tower, recognized as the lowest tower in Japan, located?
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Tottori Prefecture
Among the 20 facilities and towers belonging to the All Japan Tower Association, it was certified in 2017 as the lowest tower in Japan. It was constructed as a symbol tower for the San'in Yumeminato Expo.
Japan’s longest river, the Shinano River, spans two prefectures. One is Nagano Prefecture; what is the other?
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Niigata Prefecture
The longest river in Japan is the Shinano River, which spans Nagano and Niigata Prefectures. It is a Class A river with a total length of 367 km. In its upper reaches, in Nagano Prefecture, it is called the Chikuma River.
In the northern part of the Kanto region, the areas called “Kita-Kanto” are Ibaraki Prefecture, Tochigi Prefecture, and which is the other one?
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Gunma Prefecture
The three prefectures of Ibaraki, Tochigi, and Gunma, located in the northern part of the Kanto region, are called Northern Kanto. On rare occasions, due to electoral district allocations, the northern Chichibu area in northern Saitama Prefecture is also included and referred to as Northern Kanto.
Which prefecture is home to Izumo Taisha, a shrine said to represent Japan?
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Shimane Prefecture
Izumo Taisha is known for enshrining Okuninushi no Okami, famed from the myth of the White Hare of Inaba. It is also a nationally renowned shrine for prayers for good relationships and matchmaking.
What is the southernmost island in Japan?
- Yonaguni Island
- Minamitorishima
- Okinotorishima
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Okinotorishima
The island located at the southernmost point of Japan is Okinotorishima, which belongs to Ogasawara Village, Tokyo. It lies about 1,700 km from central Tokyo and about 1,000 km from Chichijima in the Ogasawara Islands, and has drawn attention for its diverse fish and valuable marine minerals. By the way, among the other options, Yonaguni Island is known as Japan’s westernmost point, and Minamitorishima is known as Japan’s easternmost island, so keep those in mind for other quiz questions as well.
What is in the middle of Hokkaido?
This is a question that those in the know will understand in an instant! Hokkaido is located at the northernmost part of the Japanese archipelago.
It’s known above all for its delicious food.
Ramen, seafood, and the classic souvenir Shiroi Koibito are things many of you have probably tried at least once.
Now, here’s the key to solving the puzzle: first, forget about trying to derive the answer from knowledge like geography or shipment volumes.
You don’t need any of that—if you can read the problem statement, you can answer it.
The hint is to focus on the characters in “Hokkaido” (北海道)!
Which of the following prefectures are located in the Tohoku region?
- Niigata Prefecture
- Tochigi Prefecture
- Fukushima Prefecture
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Fukushima Prefecture
Since Niigata Prefecture is located in the Chubu region and Tochigi Prefecture is in the Kanto region, Fukushima Prefecture is the correct answer. Since 2011, it has also been strongly associated with the Great East Japan Earthquake, but it is known for having many specialty products thanks to its climate, which is well-suited to agriculture. In addition, it is historically important as the setting of the Aizu War, famous for the Byakkotai, so please be sure to remember it.
Prefectural Bird Quiz
If you know this, you’ll look cool! Here are some ideas for a prefectural bird quiz.
Some of you may be seeing the term “prefectural bird” for the first time.
A prefectural bird is a species designated by each prefecture in Japan to represent the local area.
It’s a good idea to start by looking up the prefectural bird of the prefecture where you live, then try the quiz.
The quiz includes reasons why each bird was chosen and the birds’ characteristics, so it’s a fun way to learn! Give it a try!
Which prefecture is the northernmost in Japan?
- Aomori Prefecture
- Hokkaido
- Akita Prefecture
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Aomori Prefecture
When asked which is the northernmost prefecture in Japan, you might be tempted to answer Hokkaido, but since the question specifies a “prefecture,” the correct answer is Aomori Prefecture. Located in the Tohoku region, Aomori sits at the northern tip of Honshu and is famous for its apple production and the Aomori Nebuta Festival. In recent years, “Ōma tuna” has also frequently made the news, making it a region you should definitely keep an eye on.