To FUN! JAPAN readers, being fond of Japan and being interested in Japan just like breathing. If you have read FUN! JAPAN articles for many years, then you should be even more familiar with Japan!
This is a challenge from the editorial department to all of you.
From here, 4-choice questions related to Tokyo will be asked in total of ten. Sightseeing, geography, history... the difficulty increases as you go further. If you want to aim for a high score, it may be a good idea to review past related articles.
And thus, let the FUN! JAPAN Quiz Tournament (Tokyo Edition) begin―
First of all, let's start from the basic information of Tokyo!
Q1: Which combination is wrong?
- Asakusa x Sensoji Temple
- Shinjuku x Ameyoko
- Harajuku x Meiji Jingu
- Shibuya x Shibuya Scramble Crossing
If you get it wrong here then It's a little embarrassing... The first question is too beginner-ish.
Q2: Which prefecture is not adjacent to Tokyo?
- Saitama Prefecture
- Chiba Prefecture
- Shizuoka Prefecture
- Kanagawa Prefecture
All of these prefectures have excellent access from Tokyo, but there is only one not next to Tokyo!
Q3: Which airport is in Tokyo?
- Kansai International Airport
- Ibaraki Airport
- Narita International Airport
- Haneda airport
Almost a two tough-choice question? There are two airports that tourists to Japan often use when traveling to Tokyo, but well, which is the correct answer?
Q4: How many special wards are there in Tokyo?
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
It was just introduced on FUN! JAPAN recently, so if you follow the website on a regular basis, you should be able to answer easily!
About standard tourist attractions and the JR Yamanote Line that you must have used once
Q5: What was the old name for Tokyo?
- Edo
- Showa
- Kamakura
- Heisei
The names that were also the era name. Hint: Which of the following applies to the "Tokyo Odaiba O○○ Onsen Monogatari" which was closed in 2021?
Q6: As of May 2022, how many stations are there on the JR Yamanote Line?
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
Tip: Have you forgotten the new station that opened in 2020?
Q7: What colors are Tokyo Tower?
- Red and white
- Orange and white
- Brown and white
- Red and orange
Surprisingly, many Japanese people also think that Tokyo Tower is "○○ color" ... If you know the correct answer, you will definitely want to brag to your friends!
Q8: Which facility named with "Tokyo" is really in Tokyo?
- Tokyo Disneyland
- Tokyo German Village
- Tokyo International University
- Tokyo Daijingu
All facilities are named with "Tokyo", but there is only one in Tokyo. Can you identify!?
Two questions on trivia that even Tokyo residents do not know (?)
Q9: As of May 2022, how many World Heritage Sites are there in Tokyo?
- 0 site
- 1 site
- 2 sites
- 3 sites
Did you know that you can worship a World Heritage Site while you are in Tokyo without having to go to the neighboring Yamanashi Prefecture for Mt. Fuji, a World Cultural Heritage Site?
Q10：Which day is the "Tokyo Day"?
- June 16th
- July 17th
- August 18th
- September 19th
Rather, there is a theory saying that the Japanese who know it are a minority! No one in the FJC editorial department knew... (according to the author's research)
Time for Anwers! Read from here for explanations
Q1: Which combination of location x tourist attraction is wrong ?
Correct answer: Shinjuku x Ameyoko
Ameyoko is a shopping street with more than 400 stores in the length of about 500m. It is not in Shinjuku, but between JR Ueno Station and JR Okachimachi Station.
- Related article: All about Ameyoko or Ameya Yokocho in Tokyo
Q2: Which prefecture is not adjacent to Tokyo?
Correct answer: Shizuoka Prefecture
Prefectures adjacent to Tokyo are Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa and Yamanashi prefectures. Shizuoka Prefecture, which belongs to the Chubu (Hokuriku) region, is located in the lower left of Yamanashi prefecture.
- Related article: Map of Japan: Index of Regions and Prefectures
Q3: Which airport is in Tokyo?
Correct answer: Haneda Airport
Were you lost between choosing Narita International Airport or Haneda Airport? Of the four choicess, the only airport in Tokyo is Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport) in Ota Ward, and Narita International Airport is located in Narita City of the neighboring Chiba Prefecture. In addition, there are a total of seven airports in Tokyo, including Chofu Airport, Hachijojima Airport, and Niijima Airport.
- Related article: The Metropolitan Area of Chiba in Japan where Narita International Airport is Located
Q4: How many special wards are there in Tokyo?
Correct answer: 23
Special wards are 23 wards in Tokyo. These came to be as it was stipulated in the Local Autonomy Law enacted in 1947. If you couldn't answer, take this opportunity to review the following article.
- Related article: Tokyo’s 23 Wards: The Heart of the City
Q5: What was the old name for Tokyo?
Correct answer: Edo
Tokyo we known today was once called Edo.
In July 1868, according to the Meiji government's edict, "Edo is called Tokyo", declared that "Capital of the East" or 東の京 ("Capital of the West" or 西の京 is Kyoto) and "the biggest city in eastern Japan" and thus became "Tokyo Prefecture" (Renamed to "Tokyo Metropolis" in 1943). The city including the current Imperial Palace Gaien which corresponds to the ruins of Edo Castle.
Q6: As of May 2022, how many stations are there on the JR Yamanote Line?
Correct answer: 30
Since the opening of "Takanawa Gateway Station" (the first new station on the Yamanote Line in 49 years as of 2020), the number of stations on the Yamanote Line has increased to 30. It takes about an hour to go around the Yamanote Line.
Q7: What colors are Tokyo Tower?
Correct answer: Orange and white
It is often mistaken for "red x white", but the colors of Tokyo Tower are orange (strictly speaking, "yellow-red" or "international orange") and white. This came from the fact that the Aviation Law stipulates that high-rise buildings over 60 meters above the ground are obliged to install daytime obstacle signs (in the case of Tokyo Tower, the colors should be painted alternately in the order of international orange and white from the top).
On the other hand, Tokyo Sky Tree has high-intensity aviation obstruction lights on, so there is no need to paint different colors.
- Related article: 【Video Included】600 Stairway Challenge! The FUN! JAPAN Editorial Team Tried Climbing Tokyo Tower Via the Stairs!
Q8: Which facility named with "Tokyo" is really in Tokyo?
Correct answer: Tokyo Daijingu
The correct answer is Tokyo Daijingu in Chiyoda Ward. Other locations are as follows.
- Tokyo Disneyland ...………………… Chiba Prefecture
- Tokyo German Village ……………… Chiba Prefecture
- Tokyo International University … Saitama Prefecture (Campus 1 and Campus 2)
Q9: As of May 2022, how many World Heritage Sites are there in Tokyo?
Correct answer: 2 sites
Following the Ogasawara Islands, which was registered as a World Natural Heritage Site in June 2011, "The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier", including the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo, was also registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in July 2016, and fulfilled the role of registered World Cultural Heritage sites residing within Tokyo Metropolis.
- Related article: Tokyo’s Remote Islands: Paradise in the City
Q10：Which day is the "Tokyo Day"?
Correct answer: July 17th
As answered in Q5, the day when Edo was renamed to Tokyo (July 17) is set as "Tokyo Day". And by the way, in Tokyo, October 1st is designated as "Tokyo Citizens' Day" every year.
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