Question 1: Osaka is on which island in Japan?
- Ogijima
- Yakushima
- Honshu
Correct Answer: Honshu
Fact: Honshu, Japan’s largest island, is the second-most populous island in the world after Java, Indonesia. It is also home to Tokyo, Japan’s capital city, Kyoto, known for its temples and traditional architecture, Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, and the iconic stratovolcano Mount Fuji.
Question 2: Which is a popular theme park in Osaka?
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- Universal Studios
- Disneyland
Correct Answer: Universal Studios
Fact: Universal Studios Japan opened in 2001, the first Universal Studios outside the US. With experiences ranging from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to Jurassic Park, it’s a playground for fans of all ages. In 2022, 12.3 million people visited USJ, making it the most-visited theme park in Asia.
Question 3: Which is the largest city in Japan by population?
- Kyoto
- Osaka
- Tokyo
Correct Answer: Tokyo
Fact: As of 2023, over 14 million people called Tokyo their home. The greater Tokyo metropolitan area has an estimated population of more than 36 million—the most populous metropolitan area in the world. Tokyo also draws millions of tourists every year keen to explore its historic sites and activities, including the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world in the ward of Shibuya.