Osaka History & Culture
Who built Osaka Castle in the 16th century to unify Japan?
豊臣秀吉
What Kyoto shrine is famous for having over 10,000 bright red Torii gates?
Fushimi Inari Taisha
What is the name of the sweet green tea flavor that Uji in Kyoto is world-famous for?
Matcha
In what year did Universal Studios Japan (USJ) first open in Osaka?
2001
In Nara Park, what should you do with your hands after giving a deer cracker to show you have no more food?
Show both open (empty) hands
Who destroyed Osaka Castle and defeated the Toyotomi family in 1615?
徳川家康
What famous Kyoto temple's wooden stage was built entirely without using any nails?
Kiyomizu-dera
In some restaurants in Osaka, you might see a sign that says "No double dipping." What does this mean?
2度漬け禁止！
Who is the famous American movie director who helped create Universal Studios and movies like JAWS and Jurassic Park?
Steven Spielberg
When Kansai people say "Naosu", it usually does NOT mean "to repair". What does it mean?
To put away（片付ける）
What is the total number of deer living in Nara Park?
about 1,300
What famous Kyoto area is known for historic streets, wooden houses, and traditional Geisha?
Gion
What soft, triangle-shaped cinnamon sweet is the most famous souvenir (Omiyage) from Kyoto?
Yatsuhashi
How many people visit USJ on average in ONE day?
about 40,000 people
What famous Kansai reaction phrase means "Are you kidding me?" or "Why are you doing that?!"?
Nande-yanen（なんでやねん）
Tsutenkaku was built in 1912. What famous world landmark inspired its design?
the Eiffel Tower
For about how many years was Kyoto the capital of Japan before Tokyo became the capital in 1868?
about 1,000 years
What is the main difference between Kansai curry and Kanto curry?
the meat
関西はBeef 関東はPork
What is the highest speed (km/h) of the roller coaster "Hollywood Dream – The Ride"?
about 90 km/h
In central Osaka, streets running East to West are called "Dori". What are streets running North to South called?
Suji(筋)
In 1958, Momofuku Ando invented a revolutionary food in Ikeda City, Osaka that is now eaten all over the world. What is it?
Instant Noodles
Look at these pictures in Kyoto. Why is the color of the sign different from other cities?
To protect the historical view of Kyoto
The famous Osaka store 551 Horai is known for its pork buns (Butaman). What does the number "551" stand for?
ここが一番！（５５１）
Before USJ was built, what was in that giant area in Konohana-ku, Osaka?
Factories
Like escalators, what daily habit has a left/right difference between Kansai and Kanto?
the position of Rice and Miso Soup