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[For Elementary School Students] Get Hooked! A Collection of Fun, Yamagata Prefecture Local Quiz Ideas for Learning

How about learning fun facts about Yamagata Prefecture through a quiz? In this article, we’ve prepared a local-knowledge quiz for elementary school students.

The questions are packed with Yamagata’s unique charm, including the fruit with the highest production in Japan, the town famous for shogi pieces, and a hot spring area with beautiful retro streetscapes.

There are also questions about the local dialect and the prefecture’s flower and bird, so you’re sure to make new discoveries.

Try it with your child, use it to review lessons, and make use of it in various situations with this as a reference!

[For Elementary School Students] Get Hooked! A Collection of Fun, Educational Ideas with Yamagata Prefecture Local Quizzes (11–20)

What is the name of the temple in Yamagata City, commonly known by the nickname “Yamadera,” which is also known as the place where Matsuo Bashō composed the haiku “Such stillness—the cicadas’ cry seeps into the rocks”?

What is the name of the temple in Yamagata City, commonly known by the nickname “Yamadera,” which is also known as the place where Matsuo Bashō composed the haiku “Such stillness—the cicadas’ cry seeps into the rocks”?
  1. Chūson-ji Temple
  2. Risshaku-ji (Yamadera)
  3. Zuigan-ji Temple
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Risshaku-ji (Yamadera)

It is also well known by the name “Yamadera.” Its official name is Hoshuzan Risshaku-ji. This temple is located in the mountains, and as you climb the long stone steps, beautiful views open up. It attracts many worshippers and tourists, making it a popular spot in Yamagata Prefecture where you can enjoy both nature and history.

In conclusion

Did you enjoy the local quiz about Yamagata Prefecture? The more you learn, the more fascinating its culture and specialties become—like safflowers, Sato Nishiki cherries, and Tendo City’s shogi pieces.

There are plenty of topics that even elementary school students can relate to, such as the dialect word “bikki” and the beautiful scenery of Ginzan Onsen.

Try tackling it with your family and friends, and discover even more of Yamagata’s charm!