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Practise for the Toyama Prefectural Public High School Entrance Exam in Social Studies (社会) with 100 four-option questions covering 地理 (Japan and world), 歴史 (Japan and world) and 公民 (constitution, government, international and economics), weighted to the official 40-point, 50-minute common paper sat on 令和8年3月5日(木). The official paper mixes 記号選択 items with 短答, 記述 and 資料読み取り (source interpretation), so this English-language MCQ bank drills the underlying knowledge — it is not a format simulation, and you still need to practise reading maps and documents in Japanese.

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1Which body of water does Toyama Prefecture face along its northern side?
A.Sea of Japan (日本海)
B.Pacific Ocean (太平洋)
C.Seto Inland Sea (瀬戸内海)
D.East China Sea (東シナ海)
Explanation: Toyama Prefecture lies on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu; its northern border opens onto Toyama Bay (富山湾), an inlet of the Sea of Japan.
2Which best describes the terrain of Toyama Prefecture?
A.A flat plain with no surrounding mountains
B.Mountains on three sides with the Sea of Japan to the north
C.Mountains only to the east, open plain to the west
D.Coastal lowland entirely surrounded by volcanoes
Explanation: Toyama is enclosed by steep mountains (such as the Northern Alps / Tateyama range) on its east, south and west, opening only to the Sea of Japan to the north.
3The Tateyama mountain range (立山連峰) belongs to which larger mountain system?
A.Northern Alps (北アルプス)
B.Southern Alps (南アルプス)
C.Central Alps (中央アルプス)
D.Ou Range (奥羽山脈)
Explanation: Tateyama is part of the Hida Mountains, commonly called the Northern Alps (北アルプス), one of Japan's three major alpine ranges.
4Toyama Bay (富山湾) is notable among Japanese bays for which reason?
A.It is the shallowest bay in Japan
B.It is one of the deepest bays in Japan, exceeding 1,000 m in depth
C.It is the largest bay by surface area
D.It is a freshwater bay with no connection to the sea
Explanation: Toyama Bay plunges to depths of over 1,000 m close to shore, making it one of the deepest bays in Japan and supporting distinctive deep-water marine life.
5In winter, the Sea of Japan side of Honshu, including Toyama, is characterized by which climate feature?
A.Dry and sunny weather with little precipitation
B.Heavy snowfall brought by seasonal winds from the northwest
C.Typhoons striking almost every week
D.Persistent drought with no snow at all
Explanation: Cold northwest winter winds pick up moisture over the Sea of Japan and dump it as heavy snow on the Sea of Japan side, including Toyama, making it a 'snow country' (雪国) and 豪雪地帯.
6The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (立山黒部アルペンルート) connects Tateyama (Toyama side) with which other prefecture?
A.Nagano (長野県)
B.Niigata (新潟県)
C.Gifu (岐阜県)
D.Ishikawa (石川県)
Explanation: The Alpine Route crosses the Northern Alps, linking Murodo on the Toyama side with Shinano-Omachi on the Nagano side.
7Which list correctly names the four main islands of Japan?
A.Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa
B.Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu
C.Honshu, Kyushu, Sado, Okinawa
D.Hokkaido, Honshu, Oki, Tsushima
Explanation: The four main islands of Japan are Hokkaido (北海道), Honshu (本州), Shikoku (四国), and Kyushu (九州).
8To which region of Japan does Toyama Prefecture belong?
A.Kanto (関東)
B.Chubu (中部) / Hokuriku (北陸)
C.Kansai (関西)
D.Tohoku (東北)
Explanation: Toyama lies in the Chubu region; specifically it is one of the Hokuriku (北陸) prefectures along the Sea of Japan.
9Japan frequently experiences earthquakes and volcanic activity because it sits near the boundary of how many major tectonic plates?
A.One
B.Two
C.Three
D.Four
Explanation: Japan lies near the convergence of four plates (Pacific, Philippine Sea, Eurasian, and North American), making it highly prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
10Which is the largest plain (平野) in Japan by area?
A.Kanto Plain (関東平野)
B.Nobi Plain (濃尾平野)
C.Osaka Plain (大阪平野)
D.Ishikari Plain (石狩平野)
Explanation: The Kanto Plain, around Tokyo, is the largest plain in Japan, supporting a huge concentration of population and industry.

About the Toyama Prefectural Public High School Entrance Examination — Social Studies Exam

The Toyama Prefectural Public High School Entrance Examination in Social Studies (社会) tests lower-secondary graduates on Japanese and world geography, Japanese and world history, and Japanese civics (constitution, government, international relations and economics). The general academic test (学力検査) is a prefecture-wide common paper covering five subjects (国語, 数学, 社会, 理科, 英語[リスニング含む]), each worth 40 points (合計 200点); for 令和8年度 (2026 admission) the 一般入学者選抜 学力検査 is 3月5日(木) and 3月6日(金) with 合格発表 on 3月13日(金). The 社会 common paper (1日目, 50 minutes) combines 記号選択 (multiple-choice) items with 短答, 記述 and 資料読み取り (source/data interpretation) questions, so it is not a pure multiple-choice paper. Selection combines the 学力検査 total (200) with the 調査書評定点 (150) for a 350-point total, with some schools applying 傾斜配点. The paper is aligned to the MEXT junior-high Course of Study (平成29年 中学校学習指導要領 社会編) and tests 知識・技能 plus 思考力・判断力・表現力.

Assessment

40-point paper aligned to the MEXT 社会 Course of Study, covering 地理 (geography: Japan, industry, population, world), 歴史 (history: Japan and world) and 公民 (civics: Japan, international and economics). The prefectural common paper mixes 記号選択 items with 短答, 記述 and 資料読み取り answers (maps, graphs, historical documents); the five academic-test subjects each carry 40 points (合計 200点), and 社会 runs 50 minutes on 1日目 and tends to have many items. The paper tests 知識・技能 plus 思考力・判断力・表現力, including evidence-based reasoning from sources.

Time Limit

Sat as part of the two-day five-subject 学力検査 (合計 200点, each subject 40 points): 1日目 (3月5日(木)) covers 社会, 国語 and 理科 (each 50 minutes); 2日目 (3月6日(金)) covers 英語 (聞き取り about 10 minutes plus 筆記 40 minutes) and 数学 (50 minutes). For 令和8年度 the 追検査 is 3月10日(火) and 一般入学者選抜 合格発表 is 3月13日(金). Source: 令和8年度富山県立高等学校入学者選抜実施要領 / 入学者選抜日程, 富山県教育委員会.

Passing Score

No fixed prefecture-wide pass mark. The 社会 paper is scored out of 40 points. In the 一般入学者選抜 the five subjects (国語・数学・社会・理科・英語) total 200 points (each subject 40 points); the 調査書評定点 (内申点) adds 150 points (中二 9教科×5=45, 中三 9教科×5×2=90, 特別活動等 15), for a combined 350-point total. Some schools apply 傾斜配点. If either the 学力検査 or the 調査書 result places an applicant within the top 10% of 定員, they may be admitted regardless of the other score. Selection is relative, not against a published pass line. Source: 令和8年度富山県立高等学校入学者選抜実施要領, 富山県教育委員会.

Exam Fee

The 入学考査手数料 is ¥2,200 for a 全日制 course and ¥950 for a 定時制 course; it may be reduced or waived in cases of financial hardship. Source: 富山県立高等学校入学者選抜に係る入学考査手数料収納代行業務 仕様書 (富山県教育委員会 教育みらい室 県立高校課) and 令和8年度富山県立高等学校入学者選抜実施要領. (Toyama Prefectural Board of Education (富山県教育委員会), 教育みらい室県立高校課, 〒930-8501 富山市新総曲輪1-7 県庁南別館4階 (TEL 076-444-3448, FAX 076-444-4437))

Toyama Prefectural Public High School Entrance Examination — Social Studies Exam Content Outline

16%

Geography — Japan (地理・日本)

Japanese terrain, climate, regions and prefectures, including Toyama's terrain and industries.

5%

Geography — Industry (地理・産業)

Agriculture, manufacturing and trade, and their distribution across Japan.

2%

Geography — Population (地理・人口)

Population distribution and density, and demographic change.

8%

Geography — World (地理・世界)

World geography: continents, climates, countries and regional characteristics.

23%

History — Japan (歴史・日本)

Japanese history from ancient to modern, including political, social and cultural developments.

20%

Civics — Japan (公民・日本)

The 日本国憲法, separation of powers (三権分立), the National Diet, Cabinet and courts, local government, and human rights.

15%

History — World (歴史・世界)

World history from ancient civilisations to the 20th century.

3%

Civics — International (公民・国際)

The United Nations, treaties and international relations.

8%

Civics — Economics (公民・経済)

Markets, money, fiscal and monetary policy, and the flow of the economy.

How to Pass the Toyama Prefectural Public High School Entrance Examination — Social Studies Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No fixed prefecture-wide pass mark. The 社会 paper is scored out of 40 points. In the 一般入学者選抜 the five subjects (国語・数学・社会・理科・英語) total 200 points (each subject 40 points); the 調査書評定点 (内申点) adds 150 points (中二 9教科×5=45, 中三 9教科×5×2=90, 特別活動等 15), for a combined 350-point total. Some schools apply 傾斜配点. If either the 学力検査 or the 調査書 result places an applicant within the top 10% of 定員, they may be admitted regardless of the other score. Selection is relative, not against a published pass line. Source: 令和8年度富山県立高等学校入学者選抜実施要領, 富山県教育委員会.
  • Assessment: 40-point paper aligned to the MEXT 社会 Course of Study, covering 地理 (geography: Japan, industry, population, world), 歴史 (history: Japan and world) and 公民 (civics: Japan, international and economics). The prefectural common paper mixes 記号選択 items with 短答, 記述 and 資料読み取り answers (maps, graphs, historical documents); the five academic-test subjects each carry 40 points (合計 200点), and 社会 runs 50 minutes on 1日目 and tends to have many items. The paper tests 知識・技能 plus 思考力・判断力・表現力, including evidence-based reasoning from sources.
  • Time limit: Sat as part of the two-day five-subject 学力検査 (合計 200点, each subject 40 points): 1日目 (3月5日(木)) covers 社会, 国語 and 理科 (each 50 minutes); 2日目 (3月6日(金)) covers 英語 (聞き取り about 10 minutes plus 筆記 40 minutes) and 数学 (50 minutes). For 令和8年度 the 追検査 is 3月10日(火) and 一般入学者選抜 合格発表 is 3月13日(金). Source: 令和8年度富山県立高等学校入学者選抜実施要領 / 入学者選抜日程, 富山県教育委員会.
  • Exam fee: The 入学考査手数料 is ¥2,200 for a 全日制 course and ¥950 for a 定時制 course; it may be reduced or waived in cases of financial hardship. Source: 富山県立高等学校入学者選抜に係る入学考査手数料収納代行業務 仕様書 (富山県教育委員会 教育みらい室 県立高校課) and 令和8年度富山県立高等学校入学者選抜実施要領.

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Toyama Prefectural Public High School Entrance Examination — Social Studies Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorise Japanese and world maps (prefectures and key cities, rivers, mountains, and the continents and major countries) so you can locate places quickly from a 資料.
2Build a timeline of Japanese and world history anchored on key eras and turning points, and link each event to its cause and consequence, since 記述 items reward causal reasoning.
3For 公民, know the 日本国憲法's main principles (国民主権, 基本的人権の尊重, 平和主義) and the three branches (国会・内閣・裁判所), plus the role of local government and key economic concepts.
4Practise reading graphs, tables and historical documents and stating a conclusion from them — Toyama rewards 資料読み取り and evidence-based answers.
5Note Toyama-specific geography (its terrain, climate and industries) where it appears, since prefectural exams sometimes include local context.
6Time yourself on full 50-minute papers and keep moving through the many items, leaving longer 記述 items for last.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this question bank the same as the real Toyama 社会 exam?

No. The official paper is worked in Japanese and combines 記号選択 (multiple-choice) items with 短答 (short-answer), 記述 (constructed-response) and 資料読み取り (source/data interpretation, including maps, graphs and historical documents); its exact item count is not published. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the same 地理・歴史・公民 syllabus and cannot replace reading maps and documents and writing explanations in Japanese under timed conditions.

How long is the Toyama 社会 paper and what is it worth?

It is scored out of 40 points, one of five subjects totalling 200 points (each subject 40 points). 社会 runs 50 minutes on 1日目 (令和8年3月5日(木)) and tends to have many items, so time allocation matters; 合格発表 is on 3月13日(金); the 推薦入学者選抜 検査 (面接等) is 2月9日(月) with 内定通知 on 2月12日(木), and a 追検査 is 3月10日(火).

What does the 社会 paper cover?

It covers 地理 (Japanese and world geography), 歴史 (Japanese and world history) and 公民 (the 日本国憲法, government, international relations and economics), aligned to the MEXT junior-high Course of Study. Items often ask you to interpret maps, graphs and historical sources.

How is the selection structured?

Toyama's 一般入学者選抜 combines the 学力検査 total (5 subjects × 40 = 200 points, with some schools applying 傾斜配点) with the 調査書評定点 (内申点, 150 points: 中二 45 + 中三 90 + 特別活動等 15) for a 350-point total. A top-10% rule on either score can secure admission. Some schools add 面接 or 実技検査. Selection is relative, not against a published pass line.

How much is the examination fee?

The 入学考査手数料 is ¥2,200 for a 全日制 course (¥950 for 定時制); it may be reduced or waived in cases of financial hardship.