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1. Mount Fuji is a spiritual and cultural behemoth in Japan, being the subject of art, literature, drama, and more. Its historical impact on the country as a whole is inestimable.
True or false: Mount Fuji is an active stratovolcano.
2. Japan's tallest waterfall (in terms of it being a single, uninterrupted drop), this beauty can be found in the Wakayama Prefecture. Unsurprisingly, it has been a source of inspiration in several different religious traditions. Which of these waterfalls is it?
3. One wouldn't be upset to hike the walking trails of Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park, but it is what is found underneath the ground that really impresses its visitors. The spacious caverns and their captivating natural features are what most people come to see. And even in the cold winter you'll stay warm since the caves' natural temperature is at a constant 17°C (62°F). What kind of stone is most prominent in the 400+ caves?
4. Hiroshige painted them in a woodblock. A ramen ingredient with an instantly-recognizable pink spiral was created in honor of them. Perhaps the most famous Japanese manga character in history is named after them. In which strait can these beloved whirlpools be found?
5. Iriomote Island, near Okinawa, sports a more subtropical climate than most of the rest of Japan. This warmer climate allows which kind of trees to thrive here, which have become a popular tourist destination?
6. In Nagano, winter vacationers can stay warm by bathing in the natural hot springs. These Japanese macaques have the same idea. What is the Japanese word for a hot spring?
7. Cut out by the Gokase River, this amazing locale is found in Miyazaki Prefecture. Steep rocky walls flank you on two sides as you paddle down the river. What is the name for this geographical feature?
8. Due to the unique geography of the area, Japan is indeed home to a series of sand dunes, which are interestingly located next to the ocean. In which prefecture are the sand dunes located?
9. Kabira Bay in Okinawa Prefecture is a popular place to travel as its clear turquoise waters are a sight to behold. The prevalence of which creature is one of the reasons that swimming is not allowed here?
10. Senjogahara Marshland is an ideal habitat for Japanese cherry blossom trees.
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