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1. Four matches were hosted in this venue, the City of Toyota Stadium. In which prefecture is Toyota City located?

Answer: Aichi

Toyota City, well known for the manufacturing of cars, is located in Aichi Prefecture at the east central region of Honshu. It is a mountainous region, where Mount Chausuyama is located between the Aichi and Nagano Prefectures, with the summit on the Aichi side. A ski resort is located at the summit. In March, the mountain comes alive with the blossoming of hundreds of thousands of pink shibazakura (moss phlox).

The prefecture was the birthplace of "the three warlords" named Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu, who fought for supremacy to unify Japan.

2. Three group stage matches were played in Hakatanomori Stadium in Kyushu. What city is the largest in Kyushu?

Answer: Fukuoka

Fukuoka located on the northern shore of Kyushu, is an energetic and bustling economic center of the island. Kanmon Straights Bridge connects the city to the main island of Honshu.

Among the popular sites are Sakurai Futamigaura, which is a spot to watch the sunset in between two giant rocks. "Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Munakata Taisha Shrine is located.

3. Two group matches were played at Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium which was built to pay tribute to people who perished in the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami on 11 March 2011. In what prefecture is the city of Kaimishi located?

Answer: Iwate

Iwate Prefecture is located in the north-east of Honshu. The famous sites in the prefecture are: Hashino Iron Mine, the oldest western-style blast in Japan (UNESCO World Heritage Site); scenic hiking trails at Michinoku Coast Trail; and Kamaishi Dai-kannon Statue (a white limestone statue of Kannon, goddess of mercy).

Famous local food are the Wanko Soba Noodles which is only available in Iwate, where the servers keep serving small portions of noodles until their customers have their fill.

4. Four group stage matches were played at Misaki Stadium. In what city is it, where the most well known Japanese beef can be found?

Answer: Kobe

Kobe is the sixth Japanese largest city in Hyogo Prefecture, located in the south of Honshu, surrounded by ocean and mountains. The port was opened over 150 years ago and the city has developed its own unique culture. It is situated close to Osaka and Kyoto.

Kobe Wagyu is internationally famed for its high quality tender meat with distinct marbled fat and full flavor. The famous sites in the city are Arima Onsen Town (a historical hot springs resort) and Mount Rokko.

5. Seven matches, including two semi-finals and the final match, were played in the well known Yokohama International Stadium. What prefecture is the location of this stadium?

Answer: Kanagawa

In the mid-19th century, Yokohama rapidly developed to become one of the important Japanese ports. The city is located beside Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo. It is the second largest city in Japan after Tokyo.

Main attraction sites in the city include Sankeien Garden, which is a large garden with ten buildings designated as National Important Cultural Properties (opened in 1906). Downtown Yokohama was the gateway to the first western culture such as beer, cocktails and jazz music. The historic Chinatown in this location has the most famous Chinese food and nightlife entertainment.

6. Kumamoto hosted two group stage matches. On what island can the world's largest crater-lake Mount Aso and a more than 400-year old great Kumamoto castle be found?

Answer: Kyushu

Kumamoto is located on the central west coast of Kyushu. Kumamoto Castle, constructed in 1467, is the most famous landmark in the city. Mount Aso is located on the east side of the city.

Other main attractions are: Yamaga Town (traditional onsen town with about 20 hotels); Oshitoishi Hill; and Hitoyoshi (700-year-old castle town).

7. This city hosted five matches including two quarterfinals. What prefecture, nicknamed "Japan's Onsen Prefecture", has the largest number of hot springs in Japan?

Answer: Oita

Oita Prefecture is located in the north-eastern part of Kyushu. Oita City, the largest in the prefecture, is located on the central east coast of the island facing Beppu Bay and Seto Inland Sea in the north.

There are more than 4000 onsen facilities in the prefecture. The main attractions sites in this prefecture are: Yufuin Hot Springs; Beppu Hot Springs; and Takasakiyama Natural Zoo. Japanese macaque can be found at Takasaki mountain which borders Beppu. The famous food in Oita is the ramen noodle.

8. Four group stage matches were played in Hanazono Rugby Stadium on the east side of one of the largest cities in Japan. In what city can a well known castle constructed in 1583 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi be found?

Answer: Osaka

Hanazono Rugby Stadium, known as "rugby town" by the local residents, is located in Higashiosaka which is the eastern side of Osaka. The city is nicknamed "tenka no daidokoro" (the nation's kitchen), as it was the country's rice hub during the Edo Period (1603-1868).

Osaka Castle (area size 15 acres) is the main attraction site. The castle played an important role in the re-unification in the 16th century during the Edo Period. Another site is Hozen-ji, a Buddhist temple dedicated to Fudo Myo-o, which was completed in 822 AD.

9. Four group stage matches were played in a city which is about halfway between Tokyo and Nagoya. In what prefecture are Kakegawa Castle and Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine located?

Answer: Shizuoka

Shizuoka city is the largest city in Shizuoka Prefecture. The prefecture is located on the central east coast facing the Pacific Ocean and Suruga Bay formed by the Izu Peninsula. Located in the prefecture are Lake Hamana, one of Japan's largest lakes, and Mt. Fuji.

Kakegawa Castle is a hilltop castle constructed in the 15th century, rebuilt in 1994. Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, built in 806, is Mount Fuji's head Shinto shrine, where visitors can have a great view of the mountain.

10. Two group stage matches were hosted by this city in the dome-shaped stadium. In which city is a snow festival held annually in February at Odori Park?

Answer: Sapporo

"Sapporo" is derived from the Ainu language and means "important river flowing through a plain"; it is the capital of Hokkaido. Ainu are the indigenous people of the island. It is the fifth largest city in Japan, with more than two million people. Sapporo became famous after hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics.

It hosts the annual snow show in the month of February at the Odori Park for a period of seven days. Sapporo is served by the New Chitose Airport.

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Venues of 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan Quiz

Japan hosted the 2019 Rugby World Cup (ninth edition) from 20 September to 2 November in 12 venues including Tokyo. South Africa won its third title defeating England in the final match.

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