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Shiba Area
Figure Quiz ......... He was an author of the Meiji era, was famous for “Konjiki Yasha,” and was born on December 16, 1867 in today’s 2-7-4 Shiba-daimon. Choei Takano Koyo Ozaki Yasunari Kawabata	Photo courtesy of the Museum of Modern Japanese Library
Place Quiz ......... Shiodome What event took place for the first time in Japan in Higashi-shimbashi 1 chome and 2 chome in the Shiodome area? Japan’s first broadcasting was launched. Japan’s first railroad opened service. Japan’s first newspaper was published.
Where is this? ......... Hint This garden with the distinguishing fountain and sculptures was given away from a certain country.

Shibaura-konan Area
Figure Quiz ......... Q3 A monument was set up at Futo Park in Shibaura for commemorating the first expedition era of lieutenant Nobu Shirase during the Meiji era. What is the name of the land Shirase explored? North Pole Alaska South Pole
Place Quiz ......... Shibaura The city name, Shibaura came from some food which was very popular in Edo era. What is it? Japanese pickles, Shibazuke Shrimp, Shibaebi Icefish, Shirauo
Where is this? ......... Hint This was open to traffic in 1993, and the length of the bridge is 798 meters. It is the longest suspension bridge in eastern Japan and it connects Shibaura and Odaiba.

Akasaka Area
Figure Quiz ......... He was the person who saved the city of Edo and its residents from bloodshed in 1868. Kaishu Katsu Ieyasu Tokugawa Ryoma Sakamoto	Photo courtesy of National Diet Library
Place Quiz ......... Q1 Aoyama The city name, Aoyama originates from the Lord Aoyama’smansion. Lord Aoyama’s clan was in Gifu prefecture and famous for Gujo dancing. What is the name of this Clan? Satsuma Clan Gujo Clan Choshu Clan
Where is this? ......... Hint This spot is often featured in films and TV movies. The festival is held from November to December.

Azabu Area
Figure Quiz ......... He was an author who lived at today’s 3-4-17 Azabu-dai for 18 years, from 1918 to 1936, and completed there the masterpiece of his years “Yoakemae.” Hakushu Kitahara Ryunosuke Akutagawa Toson Shimazaki	Photo courtesy of the Museum of Modern Japanese Library
Place Quiz ......... Mamiana The name of the place is said to originate from the name of a certain animal. What is the animal? Rabbit Tiger Badger
Where is this? ......... Q2 Hint The standard point for measurement in Japan. The longitude and latitude of Japan are measured here. Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden The original point of longitude and latitude in Japan Shiba Park

Takanawa Area
Figure Quiz ......... Dr. James Curtis Hepburn, a citizen of the US, was the founder of Meiji Gakuin University. He was also made the first full-fledged Japanese-English and English-Japanese dictionary in Japan. What is the name of the system for Roman characters of the Japanese language adopted in this dictionary? Japanese system Roman system Hepburn system	Photo courtesy of Meiji Gakuin University
Place Quiz ......... Shirokane Shirokane in Japanese is the name of a metal. What is the name of this precious metal, which is used in making accessories, fuel cells, etc.? Copper Titanium Platinum
Where is this? ......... Hint One of the gates of Edo, this spot featured a public notice wall, where laws and decrees were announced.

Answer

Shiba Area

Figure Quiz Answer Koyo Ozaki Place Quiz Answer Japan’s first railroad opened service. Where is this? Answer Italian Garden Address: 1-10-20 Higashi-shimbashi The garden was given away from Italy to commemorate Japan and Italy 2003.

Shibaura-konan Area

Figure Quiz Answer Shrimp, Shibaebi Where is this? Answer Rainbow Bridge Address: 3-33-19 Kaigan

Akasaka Area

Figure Quiz Answer Kaishu Katsu Where is this? Answer Jingu Gaien Gingko-tree Promenade Address: 2 Kita-aoyama The promenade that stretches for a distance of 300m from Aoyama street to the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery is lined with more than 140 gingko trees.

Azabu Area

Figure Quiz Answer Toson Shimazaki Where is this? Answer Badger

Takanawa Area

Figure Quiz Answer Hepburn system Place Quiz Answer Platinum Where is this? Answer Takanawa Okido Address: 2-19 Takanawa