Aomori
1. What is the capital city of Aomori Prefecture?
Answer: Aomori City
2. Aomori is known for its apple production. What variety of apple is the most popular in the prefecture?
Answer: Tsugaru
3. Nebuta Matsuri is a famous summer festival in Aomori. What are the giant floats called in this festival?
Answer: Nebuta
4. Shirakami-Sanchi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Aomori. What type of natural beauty is it known for?
Answer: Primeval beech forests
5. Oshinku-daki is a scenic spot along the Sea of Japan coast in Aomori. What is it famous for?
Answer: Rock formations
6. Kakunodate is a samurai district in Aomori known for its traditional wooden houses. What is the name of the architectural style of these houses?
Answer: Gassho-style
7. Tsugaru Strait is a body of water that separates Aomori from Hokkaido. What is the main mode of transportation across the strait?
Answer: Ferry
8. Lacquerware is a traditional craft of Aomori. What is the main material used in Aomori lacquerware?
Answer: Wood
9. Namahage are traditional ogre-like figures in Aomori folklore. What is their purpose during the New Year's season?
Answer: To ward off evil spirits
10. Aomori is known for its unique and delicious cuisine. What is one of the most popular local dishes?
Answer: Reimen (cold noodles)
Type by: Banashree Hazarika
