The statue of Hachikō outside Shibuya Station honors what?

A loyal dog who waited for his owner for years

Tokyo Quiz: Shibuya, Skytree and Neon Streets of Japan

This Tokyo quiz explores Japan's giant capital, from its old name Edo to the Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Skytree, Senso-ji temple in Asakusa, Shinjuku Station, the loyal dog Hachikō, Akihabara, the Toyosu fish market, Meiji Jingu, Tokyo Tower and the city's record number of Michelin stars. Ten questions.

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Names
What was Tokyo called before it became Japan's capital in 1868?
Crossings
Which Tokyo intersection, where pedestrians cross from every direction at once, is one of the busiest in the world?
Towers
Tokyo Skytree, opened in 2012, holds which record at 634 meters?
Temples
Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, is entered through the Kaminarimon gate in which district?
Stations
Which Tokyo station is recognized as the busiest in the world by passenger numbers?
Statues
The statue of Hachikō outside Shibuya Station honors what?
Districts
Which Tokyo district is famous for electronics shops, anime and manga stores and maid cafés?
Markets
In 2018, Tokyo's famous wholesale fish market moved from Tsukiji to which new site?
Shrines
Which Shinto shrine, surrounded by a large forest, is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken?
Food
Tokyo has more of what than any other city in the world?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: What was Tokyo called before it became Japan's capital in 1868?
Answer: Edo
Edo was the seat of the Tokugawa shoguns for more than 250 years. When the emperor moved there, it was renamed Tokyo, meaning eastern capital.
Q2: Which Tokyo intersection, where pedestrians cross from every direction at once, is one of the busiest in the world?
Answer: The Shibuya Crossing
As many as 3,000 people can cross at one time when the lights change. Viewing decks and cafés around it let visitors watch the scramble from above.
Q3: Tokyo Skytree, opened in 2012, holds which record at 634 meters?
Answer: The world's tallest tower
It is a broadcasting tower, not a building with floors throughout. Its height of 634 can be read as mu-sa-shi, an old name for the Tokyo region.
Q4: Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, is entered through the Kaminarimon gate in which district?
Answer: Asakusa
The gate's giant red lantern weighs about 700 kilograms. Nakamise Street, lined with snack and souvenir stalls, leads from the gate to the temple.
Q5: Which Tokyo station is recognized as the busiest in the world by passenger numbers?
Answer: Shinjuku Station
Millions of passengers pass through Shinjuku every day on more than a dozen train and subway lines. It has around 200 exits.
Q6: The statue of Hachikō outside Shibuya Station honors what?
Answer: A loyal dog who waited for his owner for years
Hachikō waited at the station every day for nearly ten years after his owner died in 1925. The statue is a popular meeting point.
Q7: Which Tokyo district is famous for electronics shops, anime and manga stores and maid cafés?
Answer: Akihabara
Akihabara began as a market for radio parts after World War II. On Sundays, its main street often closes to traffic.
Q8: In 2018, Tokyo's famous wholesale fish market moved from Tsukiji to which new site?
Answer: Toyosu
Toyosu holds the early-morning tuna auctions that visitors can watch from galleries. The Tsukiji Outer Market still has many food stalls.
Q9: Which Shinto shrine, surrounded by a large forest, is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken?
Answer: Meiji Jingu
Around 100,000 trees were donated from across Japan to create its forest. Millions of people visit at New Year to pray for good luck.
Q10: Tokyo has more of what than any other city in the world?
Answer: Michelin-starred restaurants
Tokyo has topped the Michelin Guide's list for years. Its tiny counter restaurants serve sushi, tempura, ramen and much more.

Tokyo Quiz – Japan's Electric Capital

Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the center of the largest metropolitan area in the world, home to about 37 million people. It is a city of contrasts, where neon-lit streets, skyscrapers and busy train stations sit beside quiet shrines, gardens and old neighborhoods. Tokyo is famous for safety, cleanliness, food, fashion and technology.

The city began as a fishing village called Edo. In 1603, Tokugawa Ieyasu made it the seat of his shogunate, and Edo grew into one of the largest cities in the world. In 1868, the emperor moved there from Kyoto, and the city was renamed Tokyo, the eastern capital. It was rebuilt after the 1923 earthquake and again after World War II.

Tokyo has many faces. Shibuya is known for its giant crossing and the statue of Hachikō, Shinjuku for skyscrapers and nightlife, Harajuku for youth fashion and Akihabara for electronics and anime. Asakusa preserves an older Tokyo around Senso-ji temple, while Ginza is famous for luxury shopping.

Modern landmarks include Tokyo Skytree, the world's tallest tower, and Tokyo Tower, inspired by the Eiffel Tower. The Imperial Palace stands on the site of Edo Castle, and Meiji Jingu offers a forest retreat in the city center. Tokyo hosted the Summer Olympics in 1964 and in 2021.

Food lovers enjoy sushi at Toyosu, ramen in tiny shops and the most Michelin-starred restaurants in the world.

Getting around is easy thanks to one of the world's best rail systems, with trains famous for running on time. Day trips lead to Mount Fuji, the temples of Nikko, the seaside town of Kamakura and the hot springs of Hakone, all within a couple of hours.

This quiz covers the history, districts, landmarks and food of Tokyo.

What This Quiz Teaches

This quiz is perfect for travelers, anime fans and food lovers.

Tokyo's old name and history
The Shibuya Crossing and Hachikō
Tokyo Skytree, Senso-ji and Meiji Jingu
Shinjuku Station and Akihabara
The Toyosu fish market
Tokyo's Michelin-starred restaurants

Quick Facts About Tokyo

Tokyo's trains are famous for running almost exactly on time.
The Ghibli Museum is in Mitaka, in western Tokyo.
Tokyo Disneyland opened in 1983.
Capsule hotels offer tiny sleeping pods for travelers.
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Tokyo includes remote islands such as the Ogasawara Islands.