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When creating quizzes for day service or care facility recreation, you’ll want to choose themes that are easy for participants to answer and that naturally spark conversation.Kagawa Prefecture has many familiar specialties and sightseeing spots—such as Sanuki udon, Shodoshima, Kotohiragu Shrine (Konpira-san), and Ritsurin Garden—making it a region well-suited for local-themed quizzes.After the quiz, it should be easy to lead into conversations like “Do you like udon?” or “Have you ever been to Shodoshima?”In this article, we introduce local Kagawa quizzes that are easy for older adults to enjoy.Try using them during recreation time as brain training or as a springboard for reminiscing about past trips and foods.
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[For Seniors] Kagawa Prefecture Local Quiz & Trivia. Fun quizzes that spark conversation (1–10)
Which Shinto shrine, beloved as a god of the sea and famous for its 785 stone steps, is it?NEW!
- Kotohira-gu Shrine
- Tamura Shrine
- Shiratori Shrine
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Kotohira-gu Shrine
Kotohiragu Shrine, affectionately known as “Konpira-san,” is revered across Japan as a guardian deity of the sea. There are 785 stone steps to the Main Sanctuary and 1,368 steps to the Inner Shrine. Since olden times, people have said, “Visit Konpira at least once in your lifetime,” and the shrine is bustling with many worshippers.
What is the specialty product of Shodoshima that is known as one of Japan’s three major production areas?NEW!
- udon
- somen (thin Japanese wheat noodles)
- soba
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somen (thin Japanese wheat noodles)
Shodoshima is famous as a production area for hand-stretched somen noodles and is counted as one of the “Japan’s Three Great Somen,” alongside Miwa Somen from Nara Prefecture and Banshu Somen from Hyogo Prefecture. A major characteristic of Shodoshima somen is the use of sesame oil when stretching the noodles.
Which temple in Kagawa Prefecture is known as the birthplace of Kōbō Daishi (Kūkai) and is also the 75th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage?NEW!
- Zentsūji
- Kongobu-ji Temple
- Yashima-dera
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Zentsūji
Zentsūji is known as the birthplace of Kōbō Daishi (Kūkai) and is counted, along with Mount Kōya in Wakayama Prefecture and Tō-ji in Kyoto Prefecture, as one of the three great sacred sites of Kōbō Daishi. It is also Temple No. 75 on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, and the magnificent five-story pagoda on its grounds is beloved as a tourist attraction.
What is the traditional craft from Kagawa Prefecture, made with bamboo and washi paper, used to keep cool in the summer?NEW!
- Marugame Uchiwa
- Takamatsu wagasa (traditional Japanese umbrellas from Takamatsu)
- Sanuki lantern
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Marugame Uchiwa
Marugame uchiwa fans spread nationwide as souvenirs for pilgrims to Konpira Shrine during the Edo period. Known for their sturdy and beautiful construction—bamboo frames covered with washi paper—they are a representative traditional craft of Kagawa Prefecture, which still accounts for about 90% of national production.
Which island in Kagawa Prefecture attracts many tourists from around the world as a sacred place for contemporary art?NEW!
Which island in Kagawa Prefecture, floating in the Seto Inland Sea and known as an “art island” that attracts tourists from around the world, has contemporary artworks scattered across it, including Yayoi Kusama’s “Red Pumpkin”?
- Miyajima
- Naoshima
- Ogijima
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Naoshima
Naoshima is dotted with contemporary art across the entire island, including museums designed by Tadao Ando and Yayoi Kusama’s pumpkin sculptures. It is a world-famous and popular travel destination where tranquil scenery blends with cutting-edge art.
What is the old provincial name (former country name) for Kagawa Prefecture?NEW!
- Sanuki
- Awa
- Tosa (Tosa)
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Sanuki
The old provincial name of Kagawa Prefecture is “Sanuki.” You may also be familiar with the term “Sanuki udon.” By the way, Awa refers to Tokushima Prefecture, Tosa to Kochi Prefecture, and Iyo to Ehime Prefecture.
Which island off the coast of Kagawa Prefecture is famous for being the first place in Japan where olive cultivation succeeded?NEW!
- Awaji Island
- Shodoshima
- Naoshima
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Shodoshima
Shodoshima is known for being the first place in Japan to successfully cultivate olives in 1908 (Meiji 41), and it is also called the “Island of Olives.” Because its climate resembles that of the Mediterranean, olives have thrived there. It is also famous as the setting of the film “Twenty-Four Eyes.”