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Chūbu region - Quiz
Contributed by: Norman
  • 1. Which three prefectures comprise the Chūkyō Metropolitan Area?
A) Shizuoka, Kanazawa, and Hamamatsu
B) Yamanashi, Nagano, and Niigata
C) Aichi, Gifu, and Mie
D) Ishikawa, Fukui, and Toyama
  • 2. What is the economic rank of the Chūkyō Metropolitan Area in Japan?
A) Second strongest economy
B) Third strongest economy
C) Fourth strongest economy
D) First strongest economy
  • 3. What is the Kōshin'etsu region commonly referred to as?
A) The 'roof of Japan'
B) The 'gateway to Japan'
C) The 'heart of Japan'
D) The 'backbone of Japan'
  • 4. Which prefectures are included in the Kōshin'etsu region?
A) Shizuoka, Kanazawa, and Hamamatsu
B) Aichi, Gifu, and Mie
C) Yamanashi, Nagano, and Niigata
D) Ishikawa, Fukui, and Toyama
  • 5. What is the primary source of hydroelectric power in the Hokuriku region?
A) Forests
B) Turbulent rivers
C) Lakes
D) Mountains
  • 6. Which prefecture in Hokuriku is known for domestic gas and oil production?
A) Fukui Prefecture
B) Niigata Prefecture
C) Ishikawa Prefecture
D) Toyama Prefecture
  • 7. What is the largest airport in the Chūbu region?
A) Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport
B) Niigata Airport
C) Komatsu Airport
D) Chubu Centrair International Airport
  • 8. Where is Chubu Centrair International Airport located in relation to Nagoya?
A) 35 km north
B) 35 km south
C) 50 km west
D) 50 km east
  • 9. Which prefecture is the capital of Aichi?
A) Shizuoka City
B) Nagoya City
C) Hamamatsu City
D) Kanazawa City
  • 10. Which city is the capital of Niigata Prefecture?
A) Gifu City
B) Fukui City
C) Niigata City
D) Toyama City
  • 11. Which prefecture's capital is Gifu City?
A) Yamanashi Prefecture
B) Gifu Prefecture
C) Ishikawa Prefecture
D) Nagano Prefecture
  • 12. Which city is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture?
A) Nagano City
B) Toyama City
C) Kanazawa City
D) Fukui City
  • 13. Which city is the capital of Yamanashi Prefecture?
A) Kofu City
B) Shizuoka City
C) Hamamatsu City
D) Nagano City
  • 14. Which city is the capital of Nagano Prefecture?
A) Nagano City
B) Toyama City
C) Gifu City
D) Fukui City
  • 15. Which city is the capital of Toyama Prefecture?
A) Niigata City
B) Hamamatsu City
C) Kanazawa City
D) Toyama City
  • 16. Which region's development is historically linked to markets in the Kansai region?
A) Hokuriku
B) Chūkyō
C) Kōshin'etsu
D) Chūō-kōchi
  • 17. Which prefectures are included in the Hokuriku region?
A) Shizuoka, Kanazawa, and Hamamatsu
B) Ishikawa, Fukui, most of Niigata, and Toyama
C) Aichi, Gifu, and Mie
D) Yamanashi, Nagano, and Niigata
  • 18. Which prefecture in Hokuriku has extensive manufacturing industries?
A) Niigata and Toyama
B) Aichi and Gifu
C) Ishikawa and Fukui
D) Yamanashi and Nagano
  • 19. Which prefecture in Hokuriku is known for its port facilities facilitating trade with Russia, Korea, and China?
A) Toyama
B) Fukui
C) Ishikawa
D) Niigata
  • 20. Which prefecture is the capital of Fukui?
A) Toyama City
B) Gifu City
C) Niigata City
D) Fukui City
  • 21. Which prefecture is the capital of Shizuoka?
A) Hamamatsu City
B) Shizuoka City
C) Kanazawa City
D) Nagano City
  • 22. Which prefecture is the capital of Hamamatsu?
A) Nagoya City
B) Shizuoka City
C) Hamamatsu City
D) Niigata City
  • 23. What geographical feature divides the Chūbu region into the Pacific side and the Sea of Japan side?
A) The Kantō Mountains
B) The Japanese Alps
C) The Nōbi Plain
D) The Kansai Hills
  • 24. As of 1 October 2025, what was the population of the Chūbu region including Mie?
A) 22,111,253
B) 30,000,000
C) 15,000,000
D) 18,500,000
  • 25. When did the term 'Chūbu' begin to be used?
A) In the post-World War II era
B) In the late Meiji era
C) In the early 20th century
D) During the Edo period
  • 26. What historical period saw the Tōkai corridor become critical for linking Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?
A) Edo period (1603–1868)
B) Meiji period (1868–1912)
C) Tokugawa period (1600–1867)
D) Heian period (794–1185)
  • 27. What ancient roadway ran through the Tōkai region connecting Edo and Kyoto?
A) Ōshū Kaidō
B) Tōkaidō
C) Nakasendō
D) Kiso Kaidō
  • 28. What is the Nōbi Plain known for historically?
A) Rice cultivation since the seventh century
B) Wine production since the tenth century
C) Silk production since the ninth century
D) Tea plantations since the eighth century
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