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Japan Geography 101 Trivia Quiz

A basic quiz on Japanese geography.

A multiple-choice quiz by niigatajin. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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niigatajin

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3 mins

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183,377

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is not an island of Japan? Hint

Okinawa

Hokkaido

Fukushima

Shikoku

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Question 2 of 10

2. From which of the following cities are you most likely to see Mt. Fuji? Hint

Hiroshima

Sapporo

Kamakura

Aomori

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Question 3 of 10

3. The 1998 Olympic Winter Games were held in which area of Japan? Hint

Fukuoka

Nikko

Hokkaido

Nagano

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2002, what Japanese river was the home of a famous Arctic bearded seal? Hint

Kiso River

Shibata River

Agano River

Tama River

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Question 5 of 10

5. Where would you find the international airport of Narita? Hint

Chiba

Saitama

Tokyo

Kanagawa

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Question 6 of 10

6. On January 17, 1995, which Japanese city suffered from a major natural disaster? Hint

Sendai

Kobe

Kagoshima

Iwate

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Question 7 of 10

7. What island chain is the focus of a territorial dispute between Japan and Russia? Hint

Yamagata Islands

Adachi Islands

Tottori Islands

Kurile Islands

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Question 8 of 10

8. What do Nara and Kyoto have in common? Hint

All of these

They are on the island of Honshu.

They were capitals.

They have sites designated as World Heritage Sites.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where would you find the domestic airport, Haneda? Hint

Tokyo Bay

Hakone

Yokohama

Ibaraki

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Question 10 of 10

10. From what city, does the Shinano River empty into the Sea of Japan? Hint

Nagaoka

Niigata

Akita

Fukui

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is not an island of Japan?

Answer: Fukushima

'Shima' means 'island' in Japanese, but Fukushima is not an island. It is a prefecture on the main island of Honshu. Hokkaido is the northern-most island, and Shikoku and Okinawa are in the south. Okinawa is a popular tourist destination, like Hawaii.

2. From which of the following cities are you most likely to see Mt. Fuji?

Answer: Kamakura

Kamakura, a former capital, is located south of Tokyo and makes an excellent day trip from the current capital. Sapporo is on the island of Hokkaido. Mt. Fuji is on the island of Honshu. Aomori can be found at the northern tip of Honshu, and Hiroshima is near the southern end of the same island. Both are too far away from the famous mountain for it to be visible.

3. The 1998 Olympic Winter Games were held in which area of Japan?

Answer: Nagano

If you ever want to go skiing in Japan, Nagano is the place to go. The area is known as the Japanese Alps and boasts some really nice hot springs as well. Of the other three choices, Hokkaido is the only other reasonable choice. Nikko's main attraction is ancient temples, and Fukuoka is on the southern island of Kyushu.

4. In 2002, what Japanese river was the home of a famous Arctic bearded seal?

Answer: Tama River

The seal is known throughout Japan as Tama-chan. The cute little seal has won the hearts of the Japanese, but has had struggles in life in the Tama River, including an embedded fish hook.

5. Where would you find the international airport of Narita?

Answer: Chiba

It takes approximately anywhere from one to two hours to get to Tokyo from Narita via train. Newcomers to Japan can get a wonderful view of the Japanese countryside before entering the largest metropolis in the world.

6. On January 17, 1995, which Japanese city suffered from a major natural disaster?

Answer: Kobe

According to the city web site, the city of Kobe was hit by a 7.2 earthquake, by the Richter scale measure. 4,571 people died and 14,678 people were injured.

7. What island chain is the focus of a territorial dispute between Japan and Russia?

Answer: Kurile Islands

This dispute dates back to World War II, when Japan formally surrendered to the Allied Powers. While Russia had never before ruled over these islands prior to World War II, they are currently under Russian administration. Yamagata and Tottori are both prefectures found on the island of Honshu. Adachi is a ward of Tokyo.

8. What do Nara and Kyoto have in common?

Answer: All of these

Nara became the first permanent capital around 710, but for only 75 years. It was succeeded by Kyoto, which was the capital until 1868. It was finally moved to Tokyo with the Meiji restoration, and it has been there ever since.

9. Where would you find the domestic airport, Haneda?

Answer: Tokyo Bay

This is of course a rather unusual place for an airport, but Tokyo is crowded.

10. From what city, does the Shinano River empty into the Sea of Japan?

Answer: Niigata

The Shinano River is the longest river in Japan. It starts in the Nagano prefecture, bearing the name, Chikuma River. In the Niigata prefecture, it is known as the Shinano River.

Source: Author niigatajin

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