Japanese Cities in the Four Main Islands #2 Quiz

Answer: Honshu

Nagoya is Japan's fourth most populated city after Tokyo, Yokohama and Osaka. It is the capital of Aichi Prefecture and the principal city of the Nobi plain, one of Honshu's three large plains and metropolitan and industrial centres. During the Edo Period (1603-1868), the city was developed as the castle town of the Owari as one of three branches of the Tokugawa family.

Answer: Honshu

Niigata is a beautiful city whose northwest faces the Sea of Japan. As Japan's largest agricultural city, Niigata is covered largely by rice fields. The port town is a major transportation hub, easily accessible by air, sea and rail. Shinano River runs through the centre of the city. The six-arch Bandai Bridge is an iconic symbol of the city.

Answer: Honshu

Kamakura is a coastal town in Kanagawa Prefecture, less than an hour south of Tokyo. In the late 12th century, it was the political centre when Minamoto Yoritomo made it as the seat of his military government. It remained the centre, ruling Japan for over a century under the Minamoto shogun and then under the Hojo regents. In the 14th century, Kamakura lost its position as the political centre to Kyoto.

Today, Kamakura is a small city and a very popular tourist destination. There are also numerous temples, shrines and historical monuments, of which the Great Buddha, a 11.4 m bronze statue, is one of the key attractions.

Answer: Kyushu

Aso is a small city located in Kumamoto Prefecture, with its traditional hot springs, local eateries and delightful shops selling local crafts.

It is located in the Kyushu Mountains, about 50 km from Kumamoto City in the northeastern part of Kumamoto Prefecture. Mt. Aso, one of the world's largest active volcanoes, is a popular tourist site. It comprises five peaks that encircle a vibrant, expansive caldera, making it a unique and awe-inspiring sight. The source of the Kikuchi River is located in the city.

Answer: Kyushu

Beppu is a city in Oita Prefecture, northeastern Kyushu. It faces Beppu Bay on the east and lies just northwest of Oita city.

The city is well-known as a major hot-springs resort since the late 19th century. It also houses national medical facilities and volcanic research institutes. The city is connected by rail to other cities in Kyushu. Other tourist attractions are Mt. Tsurumi, Lake Shikada and the Kijima plateau.

Answer: Kyushu

Kumamoto city is the prefecture capital of Kumamoto prefecture, located in central Kyushu, lying on Shimabara Bay. The city centre is about 10 km inland from the Shira River.

The city is well known for its castle and for Suizenji Park, one of the three most famous gardens in Japan. Kumamoto Castle was partly destroyed in 1877, and was restored in 1960. The city's main industrial products are electrical equipment, machinery, and foodstuffs.

Answer: Hokkaido

Furano is a famous ski resort city in Hokkaido, located in the southern reaches of Kamikawa Subprefecture. Furano is made of two zones, the Kitanomine Zone and Furano Zone, both offering a variety of terrain.

Furano Ski Resort has hosted the Ski and Snowboard World Cup more than any other resort in the country. The resort is surrounded by Daisetsuzan National Park.

Answer: Hokkaido

Wakkanai is the northernmost city in Japan, located in the subdistrict of Soya Subprefecture. It faces the Sea of Japan to the west, Soya Bay and the Soya Strait to the north and the Sea of Okhotsk to the east. Cape Soya, the northernmost point in Japan is a peninsula jutting towards Sakhalin Island in Russia, located about 43 km away.

Wakkanai was originally a home to the Ainu people. In the Ainu language, it means "cold water river" or "cold water valley".

Answer: Shikoku

Located on the western coast of Shikoku, Ozu is located in Ehime Prefecture where Hijikawa River flows through the heart of the city. It was established as a castle town during the Edo Period (1603-1867). Ozu Castle and a section of the old town still remain from the days of the Edo Period and the Meiji Period (1868-1912).

Answer: Shikoku

Kotohira is a small town located in southwestern Kagawa Prefecture, Shikoku. The west side of the town runs along the foot of Mt. Kotohira. The most famous site is Kompirasan Shrine, which is dedicated to seafaring. The other famous site is the historical Kanamaruza kabuki theatre.