[Difficult] A compilation of quizzes featured on Toudai-ou (University of Tokyo King)

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The quiz show “Toudaiou” airs on TBS.

It’s a hugely popular program where current University of Tokyo students and celebrities face off using their knowledge and quick wits.

Although the questions asked are quite advanced, they make you want to give them a try.

In this article, we’ll present questions from “Toudaiou,” categorized into genres such as difficult kanji, puzzle-solving, and general knowledge.

Use it not only to aim for the right answers, but also to build your knowledge and train your problem-solving instincts!

Knowledge Quiz (1–10)

Who owns the deer in Nara Park?

Nara Prefecture
Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga Grand Shrine)
not here; not there; absent; does not exist (for animate beings)

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not here; not there; absent; does not exist (for animate beings)

Because the deer in Nara Park—often called “messengers of the gods”—are designated as a Natural Monument, they do not have owners or caretakers. However, capturing them or causing them injury is illegal, so absolutely do not do so. To protect their health, do not feed them anything other than special deer crackers, and do not leave trash behind.

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In conclusion

We introduced some questions from the hugely popular quiz show “Todai-oh (Tokyo University Quiz King).” How many could you answer? As you’d expect from “Todai-oh,” they were all pretty high-level questions. If you’re thinking, “I’m not done yet—I want more!”, be sure to watch the show and try tackling other challenging quizzes too!