by alex
Japan’s prefectures are a tapestry of unique cultures, landscapes, and histories. Each one offers a glimpse into the rich diversity that makes Japan so captivating. Whether you’re a seasoned Japanophile or just beginning your journey into Japanese geography, this quiz will test your knowledge and perhaps teach you something new about these remarkable regions. Ready to see how much you know about Japan’s prefectures? Let’s get started!
Japanese Prefectures Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which prefecture is home to the city of Kyoto?
Osaka
Kyoto
Nara
Shiga
2. Which prefecture is the northernmost in Japan?
Hokkaido
Aomori
Akita
Iwate
3. Which prefecture is famous for the city of Hiroshima?
Okayama
Yamaguchi
Hiroshima
Shimane
4. Which prefecture is known for the city of Nara, famous for its deer park and ancient temples?
Kyoto
Osaka
Nara
Wakayama
5. Which prefecture is home to Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain?
Shizuoka
Yamanashi
Nagano
Both Shizuoka and Yamanashi
6. Which prefecture is the smallest by land area in Japan?
Tokushima
Kagawa
Ehime
Kochi
7. Which prefecture is known for the city of Sapporo, famous for its annual snow festival?
Hokkaido
Aomori
Iwate
Akita
8. Which prefecture is home to the city of Nagasaki, known for its rich history and the second atomic bombing during World War II?
Kumamoto
Nagasaki
Saga
Oita
9. Which prefecture is famous for its hot springs, particularly in the city of Beppu?
Oita
Kumamoto
Miyazaki
Kagoshima
10. Which prefecture is known for the city of Kobe, famous for its beef and port?
Osaka
Hyogo
Kyoto
Nara
11. Which prefecture is known for the city of Fukuoka, a major city on the island of Kyushu?
Saga
Nagasaki
Fukuoka
Kumamoto
12. Which prefecture is famous for the city of Matsuyama, known for its historic castle and hot springs?
Kagawa
Tokushima
Ehime
Kochi
13. Which prefecture is home to the city of Sendai, known as the ‘City of Trees’?
Miyagi
Fukushima
Yamagata
Iwate
14. Which prefecture is known for the city of Kanazawa, famous for its well-preserved Edo-period districts?
Toyama
Fukui
Ishikawa
Nagano
15. Which prefecture is famous for the city of Yokohama, Japan’s second-largest city by population?
Tokyo
Kanagawa
Chiba
Saitama
16. Which prefecture is known for the city of Nagoya, a major industrial and shipping hub in central Japan?
Aichi
Gifu
Mie
Shizuoka
17. Which prefecture is home to the city of Naha, the capital of Okinawa?
Kagoshima
Miyazaki
Okinawa
Kumamoto
18. Which prefecture is known for the city of Takamatsu, famous for Ritsurin Garden and its udon noodles?
Tokushima
Kagawa
Ehime
Kochi
19. Which prefecture is home to the city of Saitama, a major suburb of Tokyo?
Chiba
Kanagawa
Saitama
Tokyo
20. Which prefecture is known for the city of Matsumoto, famous for its well-preserved castle?
Nagano
Gifu
Niigata
Toyama
21. Which prefecture is known for the city of Kumamoto, famous for its impressive castle?
Kagoshima
Miyazaki
Kumamoto
Oita
