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Key Facts: Fukui Entrance Social Studies Exam

60 min / 100 points

Length and maximum score of the Fukui social studies paper

Fukui Prefectural Board of Education Reiwa 8 general selection guidelines

5 subjects / 500 points

Five-subject academic examination total score

Fukui Prefectural Board of Education Reiwa 8 general selection guidelines

Feb 19, 2026

Social studies exam date (Day 2, with science)

Fukui Prefectural Board of Education Reiwa 8 general selection guidelines

JPY 2,200

Entrance examination fee

Fukui Prefectural Board of Education Reiwa 8 general selection guidelines

100

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The Fukui public high school entrance social studies paper is a 60-minute, 100-point written exam set by the Fukui Prefectural Board of Education, held on February 19, 2026 (Day 2, with science), covering geography, history, and civics. This page offers 100 original practice questions with full explanations.

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1Fukui Prefecture is part of the Hokuriku region on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu. Which three prefectures are generally grouped together as Hokuriku?
A.Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui
B.Niigata, Nagano, and Gifu
C.Tottori, Shimane, and Yamagata
D.Akita, Aomori, and Iwate
Explanation: Hokuriku refers to the three prefectures of Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui, which face the Sea of Japan on the western side of central Honshu. The wider Hokuriku-Shinetsu division adds Niigata and Nagano, but the core Hokuriku region is the three prefectures along the coast.
2Why does the Sea of Japan side of Honshu, including Fukui Prefecture, receive heavy snowfall in winter?
A.Northwest seasonal winds absorb moisture over the Sea of Japan and are forced upward by the mountains, dropping snow on the coastal side.
B.Warm ocean currents from the south collide with cold air over the coast, freezing rainfall into snow along the shore.
C.Southeast seasonal winds carry Pacific moisture that freezes when it crosses the Sea of Japan in winter.
D.Cold continental high pressure pushes dry air south, and snow forms only because coastal humidity is high.
Explanation: In winter, seasonal winds blow from the northwest off the Asian continent. They pick up water vapor over the relatively warm Sea of Japan, then rise over the mountainous spine of Honshu, cooling and releasing that moisture as heavy snow on the Sea of Japan side, including the Hokuriku region.
3What is the largest lake in Japan by surface area, located in Shiga Prefecture?
A.Lake Biwa
B.Lake Kasumigaura
C.Lake Saroma
D.Lake Shinji
Explanation: Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture is Japan's largest and oldest major lake, occupying a significant part of the prefecture. It supplies water to the cities of the Kansai region such as Kyoto and Osaka and supports its own distinctive ecosystem.
4Japan's detailed 1:25,000 topographic maps used in school geography are published by which organization?
A.The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan
B.The Japan Meteorological Agency
C.The Ministry of the Environment
D.The Geological Survey of Japan
Explanation: The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) is the national mapping body that surveys the country and publishes the standard 1:25,000 topographic maps used in junior high geography classes. These maps use contour lines, symbols, and color coding to show elevation, land use, and settlements.
5On a topographic map, what do closely spaced contour lines indicate about the land?
A.A steep slope
B.A gentle slope
C.A flat plain
D.A river valley floor
Explanation: Contour lines connect points of equal elevation. When the lines are crowded together, elevation changes rapidly over a short horizontal distance, which means the slope is steep. Widely spaced contour lines indicate gentle slopes or nearly flat land.
6Which description best fits the Setouchi (Seto Inland Sea) climate zone of Japan?
A.Mild temperatures and low rainfall throughout the year because surrounding mountains block seasonal winds.
B.Extremely heavy winter snowfall brought by northwest seasonal winds.
C.Very high annual rainfall concentrated in the winter months, with cool summers.
D.Short, cool summers and long, severe winters with permafrost in the lowlands.
Explanation: The Setouchi climate zone lies between the Chugoku Mountains and the mountains of Shikoku, which shield it from both winter and summer seasonal winds. The result is a mild, sunny climate with some of the lowest rainfall in Japan, suited to citrus fruit such as mikan and to olive growing on Shodoshima.
7Which statement correctly describes agriculture in Hokkaido compared with the rest of Japan?
A.Farms are large-scale, and dairy farming plus upland crops such as wheat, potatoes, and beans are prominent, especially around the Tokachi Plain.
B.Small terraced rice paddies dominate, and most farm households grow mikan as a second crop.
C.Tea plantations and mulberry fields for silkworm raising cover most of the farmland.
D.Sugarcane and tropical fruit are the main products because of the warm climate.
Explanation: Hokkaido has a cool climate and wide open land, so farming there is conducted on a much larger scale than elsewhere in Japan. Dairy farming is a major industry, and the Tokachi Plain is famous for upland field crops such as wheat, potatoes, beans, and sugar beets.
8Which of the following is Japan's largest plain and the heart of the country's largest metropolitan area?
A.The Kanto Plain
B.The Ishikari Plain
C.The Echigo Plain
D.The Osaka Plain
Explanation: The Kanto Plain, formed largely by rivers such as the Tone and Ara, is the largest plain in Japan. The Tokyo metropolitan area spreads across it, concentrating population, government, and industry.
9Which four islands make up the main archipelago of Japan?
A.Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu
B.Hokkaido, Honshu, Okinawa, and Kyushu
C.Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Sakhalin
D.Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu, and the Kuril Islands
Explanation: Japan's territory consists of thousands of islands, but the four main islands are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Honshu is by far the largest and holds most of the population and major cities.
10Fukui Prefecture is nationally known for several specialty products and sites. Which pairing is correct?
A.The city of Sabae is Japan's leading center of eyeglass frame production, and the Zen temple Eiheiji is located in the prefecture.
B.The city of Sabae is Japan's leading center of pearl cultivation, and the temple Kinkakuji is located in the prefecture.
C.The city of Katsuyama is Japan's leading center of sake brewing, and the shrine Itsukushima is located in the prefecture.
D.The city of Tsuruga is Japan's leading center of tea production, and the shrine Ise Jingu is located in the prefecture.
Explanation: Sabae in Fukui produces the great majority of Japan's domestically made eyeglass frames and is world famous for its eyewear industry. Eiheiji, the head temple of the Soto school of Zen founded by Dogen, is also in Fukui, and Katsuyama hosts a well-known dinosaur museum reflecting local fossil finds.

About the Fukui Entrance Social Studies Exam

The Fukui Public High School Entrance Examination social studies paper is set by the Fukui Prefectural Board of Education. The 60-minute, 100-point exam covers Japanese and world geography, Japanese history, and civics. This page provides 100 original practice questions with detailed explanations.

Assessment

The real Fukui social studies paper is a 60-minute exam scored out of 100 points, administered on Day 2 (February 19, 2026) of the two-day Reiwa 8 general selection academic examination, together with science. Applications were accepted February 5–9, 2026; a makeup examination ran February 25–26, with results announced March 3, 2026. The paper tests geographical, historical, and civic knowledge alongside map, document, and statistical-graph analysis, and unlike mathematics and English it has no school-selected A/B choice problems. For the Reiwa 8 and Reiwa 9 (2027) general selections the board publishes a list of grade-3 textbook pages excluded from the examinable range, and for social studies these fall in the civics volume; from Reiwa 10 (2028) the full range is examined again. This local bank is an English-language study adaptation offering 100 original practice items.

Time Limit

60 minutes for the social studies subject paper

Passing Score

No fixed pass mark; scored out of 100 points (500 total across 5 subjects); selection combines academic test results with the junior-high report (chousasho)

Exam Fee

JPY 2,200 entrance examination fee per the Fukui Prefectural Board of Education Reiwa 8 (2026) general selection guidelines (Fukui Prefectural Board of Education)

Fukui Entrance Social Studies Exam Content Outline

About 35% of this practice bank

Geography

Japan's regions and prefectures, climate characteristics including the Sea of Japan snow belt, agricultural/industrial zones, Hokuriku regional geography, world climate zones and population, and topographic map reading.

About 35% of this practice bank

History

Chronological history of Japan from prehistory through Nara, Heian, Kamakura, Edo, the Meiji Restoration, the Showa wars and occupation, and postwar Japan's international relations.

About 30% of this practice bank

Civics

The Constitution of Japan (Article 9, human rights), Diet/Cabinet/Courts separation of powers, elections and local government, the economy (supply and demand, the Bank of Japan, taxation), and the United Nations and SDGs.

How to Pass the Fukui Entrance Social Studies Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No fixed pass mark; scored out of 100 points (500 total across 5 subjects); selection combines academic test results with the junior-high report (chousasho)
  • Assessment: The real Fukui social studies paper is a 60-minute exam scored out of 100 points, administered on Day 2 (February 19, 2026) of the two-day Reiwa 8 general selection academic examination, together with science. Applications were accepted February 5–9, 2026; a makeup examination ran February 25–26, with results announced March 3, 2026. The paper tests geographical, historical, and civic knowledge alongside map, document, and statistical-graph analysis, and unlike mathematics and English it has no school-selected A/B choice problems. For the Reiwa 8 and Reiwa 9 (2027) general selections the board publishes a list of grade-3 textbook pages excluded from the examinable range, and for social studies these fall in the civics volume; from Reiwa 10 (2028) the full range is examined again. This local bank is an English-language study adaptation offering 100 original practice items.
  • Time limit: 60 minutes for the social studies subject paper
  • Exam fee: JPY 2,200 entrance examination fee per the Fukui Prefectural Board of Education Reiwa 8 (2026) general selection guidelines

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Fukui Entrance Social Studies Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practice reading topographic contour lines, map scale calculations, and climate graphs for Japan's Sea of Japan and Pacific sides.
2Memorize major historical reform dates and turning points (e.g., Taika Reform 645, Kamakura Shogunate 1192, Meiji Restoration 1868, Constitution effective 1947).
3Learn the structure of the Constitution of Japan: the three principles, Article 9, and the roles of the Diet, Cabinet, and Supreme Court.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the whole grade-3 social studies syllabus examinable?

Not for every year. For the Reiwa 8 (2026) and Reiwa 9 (2027) general selections the board published a list of grade-3 textbook pages excluded from the examinable range in all five subjects; for social studies the excluded pages fall in the civics volume. From the Reiwa 10 (2028) general selection the examination returns to the full range, so check the official range notice for your own year before narrowing your revision.

When and how long is the Fukui social studies entrance exam?

The Reiwa 8 (2026) social studies paper is held on February 19, 2026, Day 2 of the two-day general selection academic examination, together with science. It lasts 60 minutes and is scored out of 100 points (500 points across five subjects).

Are these the official past exam questions?

No. This is an original English-language multiple-choice study adaptation aligned to the MEXT junior-high Course of Study. The official Fukui paper is a Japanese-language written exam with map, document, and graph-based constructed-response questions.