Japan Geography Quiz
Do you really know about Japan?
Japan is an archipelago made up of thousands of islands, located in East Asia. Its unique geography has contributed to a rich and diverse culture, as well as some of the world's most breathtaking natural landscapes. From snow-capped mountains to pristine beaches, and from bustling metropolises to quaint rural towns, Japan offers a wealth of geographic diversity to explore.
This quiz about Japan’s geography is composed of 63 questions in total. We will test your knowledge in the categories mountains, oceans, cities, islands, plants, animals and climates. Which category do you think is your strength? Get ready to put your thinking caps on and see how well you know the land of the rising sun!
- Which mountain is the highest in Japan?Mount AinoMount KitaMount TakaoMount Fuji
- How high is Mount Fuji?3193m3776m5642m5895m
- What is the name of the ocean that is found in the east of Japan?Indian OceanAtlantic OceanPacific OceanSouthern Ocean
- What is the name of the sea located between Japan and the Korean peninsula?East China SeaSea of JapanYellow SeaSea of Okhotsk
- What is the capital city of Japan?OsakaKyotoTokyoHiroshima
- What is the second largest city in Japan, after Tokyo?NagoyaYokohamaSapporoOsaka
- What is the name of the largest island in Japan?ShikokuKyushuHonshuHokkaido
- What is the name of the island chain that stretches from the southern coast of Japan towards Taiwan?Kuril IslandsRyukyu IslandsBonin IslandsIzu Islands
- [check]Which flowers are considered the national flower of Japan?Sakura (cherry blossom)ChrysanthemumCamelliaPlum blossomFinished, next question
- Which flower is used as the Government Seal in Japan?ChrysanthemumPeonySakuraPaulownia
- Which of the following bird is considered the national bird of Japan?Red-crowned craneJapanese green pheasantJapanese crested ibisBarn swallow
- What is the name of the animal that is a symbol of longevity and good luck in Japan?TigerDragonCraneDeer
- Japan only has 3 seasons.TrueFalse
- What is the term used to describe the rainy season in Japan?TsunamiSakuraTyphoonTsuyu
- Mount Fuji last erupted during the Edo Era.TrueFalse
- What does a “station” refer to on a mountain?HeightDegree of difficultyDistance
- In the trails on Mount Fuji, are there only one station for each number or several stations?Are you kidding me? Of course there’s only one!There’s so many stations with the same numbers… it’s so confusing!
- The coastline distance of all of Japan is longer than the length of the entire globe.TrueFalse
- The Tottori Sand Dunes, one of the largest sand dunes in Japan, are located along which body of water?Sea of JapanSeto Inland SeaPacific OceanEast China Sea
- Which city located on the Kyushu island is famous for its hot springs and volcanoes?KurumeSaseboNagasakiBeppu
- Which city in Japan is known for its atomic bombing during World War II and its Peace Memorial Park?NagasakiFukuokaOkayamaHiroshima
- What is the name of the island that is famous for its art museums and outdoor installations, including the Yayoi Kusama-designed pumpkin?Awaji IslandMukoujima IslandNaoshimaTeshima
- Which island is famous for its World Natural Heritage listed sacred forests with a “Jomon Cedar Tree” to be more than 7000 years old?Minamijima IslandSaku IslandIshigaki IslandYakushima Island
- Which type of seaweed is used in Japanese cuisine and is known for its umami flavor?KombuNoriWakameHijiki
- The square-shaped watermelon is delicious to eat like the normal round-shaped watermelon.TrueFalse
- Which animal is considered sacred and roams freely in Nara Park?DeerPigeonSwanDog
- In the story “Momotaro,” which animal did NOT participate in fighting against the Oni monsters?DogCatMonkeyPheasant
- Which of the following regions in Japan is most prone to typhoons?KantoTohokuOkinawaHokkaido
- A mountain named “Binboyama” (Poor Mountain) exists in Japan.TrueFalse
- Believe it or not, there’s a mountain in Hokkaido whose elevation number became the name of the mountain! Which one is it?1714 Meter Summit1839 Meter Summit1939 Meter Summit
- Which body of water lies between Honshu island and Shikoku island, and is known for its strong tidal currents?Seto Inland SeaKanmon StraitTsushima StraitBungo Channel
- Which body of water lies to the north of Hokkaido island, and is known for its fishing grounds?Sea of JapanSea of OkhotskBering SeaChukchi Sea
- Which city is referred to as the “nation's kitchen”?HiroshimaFukuokaOsakaNagoya
- Which city does NOT have a castle?HimejiSapporoMatsumotoOsakaKochi
- Which prefecture has the most islands in Japan?HokkaidoKagoshimaTokyoNagasaki
- How many islands are there in Japan?200 ~ 3002000 ~ 30006000 ~ 700020000 ~ 30000
- Which tree is considered sacred in Japan and is often found in Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples?PineCedarGinkgoSakura
- Which of the following plant is a symbol of good luck and often displayed during New Year in Japan?BambooSakuraPlum blossomPine
- Which animal is known for its habit of bathing in hot springs during the winter?Snow MonkeyBearWild boarDeer
- In the story “Kintaro,” which animal wrestled with Kintaro?DeerBearWild boarLion
- What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Japan?-20°C-30°C-40°C-50°C
- What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Japan?39°C40°C41°C42°C
- [check]Which mountain ranges are located in Hokkaido?Kiso MountainsTateyama Mountain RangeDaisetsuzan RangeHida MountainsHidaka MountainsFinished, next question!
- [check]Which straits are found around the island of Hokkaido?Naruto StraitLa Pérouse StraitOsumi StraitNemuro StraitTsugaru StraitOK, next question
- [check]Which cities are part of the Chubu region of Japan, located in the central part of Honshu island?NagoyaHamamatsuOtsuKofuKaruizawaYamaguchiDone! Next question
- Which of the following island does NOT exist in the Bonin Islands?Chichijima (Father) IslandHahajima (Mother) IslandAnijima (Brother) IslandOttojima (Husband) IslandYomeshima (Wife) Island
- What is the name of the island in the Pacific Ocean that is entirely volcanic and features a large crater (caldera) created by volcanic activity?Yakushima IslandAogashima IslandIriomote IslandChichijima Island
- [sort]There are many types of cherry blossoms in Japan. Sort the following into early bloomers to late bloomers.Taiwan cherryKawazu cherryYoshino cherryRosebud cherry ‘Autumnalis'Sorted, next question
- [check]Which trees causes severe allergic reactions during spring?Japanese cedarJapanese cypressJapanese white birchJapanese alderFinished, next question
- What is the name of the small, short-tailed wildcat that is native to Japan and has been listed as critically endangered?ServalPumaLynxIriomote cat
- What is the name of the phenomenon that brings warm, humid air from the south to Japan in the summer and causes heavy rainfalls?El NiñoBaiu FrontLa NiñaTyphoon
- [check]Which months of the year have the highest frequency of typhoons hitting Japan?JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberOK, next question
- [sort]Place the following mountains in order from highest to lowest.Mount FujiMount KitaMount AkaishiMount TateDone, next question!
- Which ocean current does NOT flow across Japan?Kuroshio CurrentHumboldt CurrentLiman CurrentOyashio Current
- [check]Which of the following are characteristics of the Tsushima Current?It is a cold current.It flows out to the Pacific Ocean.It is a branch of the Kuroshio Current.Affects amount of snowfall on the Sea of Japan side.OK, next question
- [sort]Japan has held the Olympics 4 times, both during the summer and winter. Place these cities in chronological order.Tokyo (1st)SapporoNaganoTokyo (2nd)All sorted! Next question
- [check]Which islands are a part of the Okinawa Prefecture?Ishigaki IslandAmami Oshima IslandSado IslandMiyagi IslandFinished, next!
- [check]Which of the following flowers are considered a taboo when laying flowers at a grave?RoseCarnationOrange osmanthusChrysanthemumJapanese gentianRed spider lilyOK, next question
- [check]Which of the snakes in Japan are known to be dangerous and venomous?HabuJapanese striped snakeTiger keelbackJapanese mamushiJapanese rat snakeDone, next!
- [check]Which climate zones are found in Japan?Subtropical zoneSubarctic zonePolar climateTemperate climateAridFinished, next question
- [sort]There are 4 major starting points on Mount Fuji. For each trail, you can go up to the 5th station by car or bus, but the altitude for each is different. Place the following stations in order from lowest to highest.Gotemba Train New 5th StationSubashiri Trail 5th StationYoshida Trail 5th StationFujinomiya Trail 5th StationSorted! Next question
- [check]Which islands are found around the Hokkaido island?Rebun IslandOkushiri IslandIki IslandRishiri IslandOK, next question
- [check]Last question! Which of the following prefectures have 3 World Heritage Sites registered in UNESCO?HiroshimaKagoshimaIwateOkinawaNaraKyotoAll done!