[For Elementary School Students] A Roundup of Local Quizzes About Tokyo

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.

Tokyo Metropolis, Japan’s capital, is home to countless sightseeing spots and attractions.

In this article, we’ll introduce a whole set of local quizzes related to Tokyo!

We’ll cover a wide range of questions, including not only sightseeing and gourmet topics but also history and geography.

In the article, click “Show answer” to reveal the answer—see how many you can get right!

The explanations also include fun trivia, so be sure to enjoy those as well.

Alright, let’s get started!

[For Elementary School Students] Tokyo Local Trivia Quiz Collection (11–20)

Which of the following foods originated in Tokyo?

station soba
anpan (sweet red bean bun)
Fried dumplings

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anpan (sweet red bean bun)

Anpan is said to have been invented in the Meiji era by Yasubee Kimura, the founder of Kimuraya Sohonten, and it remains the shop’s signature item today. Neither eki-soba nor fried dumplings originated in Tokyo. For reference, eki-soba is a dish consisting of noodles similar to Chinese noodles served in a broth resembling udon soup, and it is believed to have originated at Himeji Station.

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How many kilograms does the lantern at Kaminarimon Gate weigh?

100Kg
300Kg
700Kg

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700Kg

The red lantern at Kaminarimon weighs about 700 kg and measures 3.9 meters in height and 3.3 meters in width. Incidentally, it is said that the lantern is replaced with a new one roughly every ten years.

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Where in Tokyo are pandas kept?

Ueno Zoo
Tama Zoological Park
Inokashira Park Zoo

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Ueno Zoo

Ueno Zoo is a zoological park located in Taito City, Tokyo, and is famous for being the first place in Japan to house giant pandas in 1972. Pandas are still kept there today, and the zoo remains beloved by many people.

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Where did the Tsukiji Market relocate to in 2018?

Toyosu
Odaiba
Nihonbashi

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Toyosu

The Tsukiji Market has closed the curtain on its 83-year history since 1935 and relocated to Toyosu. The new Toyosu Market is equipped with more modern facilities, aiming to improve food safety and operational efficiency.

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Which is the only village within Tokyo Metropolis excluding the islands?

Hinohara Village
Chosei Village
Kiyokawa Village

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Hinohara Village

The only village in Tokyo is Hinohara Village. Chosei Village is in Chiba Prefecture, and Kiyokawa Village is in Kanagawa Prefecture; both are known as the only villages in their respective prefectures.

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In conclusion

We presented a whole batch of quizzes related to Tokyo. There were quizzes on tourist spots and gourmet food, as well as geography and history—lots of different genres. How many questions did you get right? If there were any you didn’t know, take this chance to learn them!