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Quiz about Osaka
Quiz about Osaka

Osaka Trivia Quiz


Osaka is an enigmatic mix of industry, history, technology and entertainment. Here are ten diverse questions on this great city.

A multiple-choice quiz by hews. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
hews
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
87,832
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
881
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (10/10), BullsGold (5/10), Guest 74 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. According to official population figures, Osaka is Japan's third largest city. Which two cities have a larger population? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following rivers does not flow through Osaka? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Takoyaki is regarded as Osaka's chief culinary showpiece. What is Takoyaki? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. How many times has Osaka hosted the World Exposition? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which Michael Douglas movie was filmed almost entirely in Osaka? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. There is a Disneyland in Osaka.


Question 7 of 10
7. One particular way of celebrating local and sporting success is said to be unique to Osaka. What does it involve? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following sports teams is not based in Osaka? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following cities defeated Osaka in the latter's first ever bid to host the Summer Olympic Games? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is unusual about Kansai International Airport, the international airport servicing Osaka? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. According to official population figures, Osaka is Japan's third largest city. Which two cities have a larger population?

Answer: Tokyo and Yokohama

This is a classic example of how city population figures can be misleading. Osaka's official population of 2.5 million (compared with 8.1 and 3.5 million for Tokyo and Yokohama respectively) refers to the area under the control of the city government.

Therefore vast swathes of the city are not included. Osaka is the main centre of a huge urban agglomeration which includes parts of Hyogo, Kyoto and Nara prefectures (as well as Osaka). The total population of these four prefectures is 18.5 million.
2. Which of the following rivers does not flow through Osaka?

Answer: Murray-Darling

The Murray-Darling is the longest river in Australia. All of the others flow through Osaka.
3. Takoyaki is regarded as Osaka's chief culinary showpiece. What is Takoyaki?

Answer: Octopus pieces fried in ball-shaped batter

Still outselling McDonald's hamburgers and seemingly visible on every street in Osaka.
4. How many times has Osaka hosted the World Exposition?

Answer: 2

Known as a city of trade, Osaka hosted the World Expo at two different sites in 1970 and 1990. Both sites can be visited today - 1970 World Expo Park has the world's second longest roller coaster.
5. Which Michael Douglas movie was filmed almost entirely in Osaka?

Answer: Black Rain

Some of the chase scenes are viewed with curiosity by Osaka's residents - when Andy Garcia pursues a suspect on foot for example, he is magically teleported several kilometers when he runs around a corner.
6. There is a Disneyland in Osaka.

Answer: False

There are two Disney theme parks in Tokyo. Osaka has a Universal Studios theme park.
7. One particular way of celebrating local and sporting success is said to be unique to Osaka. What does it involve?

Answer: Jumping off bridges into a river

People congregate around two of Osaka's important bridges and take turns shouting tributes before jumping into the Dotonbori River. 250,000 people did this when Japan defeated Tunisia on June 13, 2002, thus qualifying for the second round of the World Cup.

A crowd of 15,000 turned out for similar reasons when the Kintetsu Buffaloes (baseball) won the Pacific League in 2001. If you read the info in the next question, you might understand why they get so excited!
8. Which of the following sports teams is not based in Osaka?

Answer: Yomiuri Giants

Osaka people love sport, but Osakan sports teams are notorious under-achievers. The Hanshin Tigers, although maintaining huge popularity throughout Japan, finished last in Baseball's Central League four years in a row up until 2001. The Yomiuri Giants are arguably Japan's most accomplished baseball team and are based in Tokyo (worth noting too that they are rather disliked in Osaka).
9. Which of the following cities defeated Osaka in the latter's first ever bid to host the Summer Olympic Games?

Answer: Beijing

Beijing was chosen by the IOC to host the 2008 Olympic Games. Despite this it is not unusual to see 'Osaka 2008' posters in bars, shops and in people's homes. I wonder how many people would have jumped in the river had the bid succeeded!
10. What is unusual about Kansai International Airport, the international airport servicing Osaka?

Answer: It is built entirely on an artificial island.

Kansai International Airport (KIX) is situated on a purpose-built artificial island. It is the second busiest airport in Japan (after Tokyo's Narita).
Source: Author hews

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