Satoshi Kako Trivia Quiz: A Japanese author and illustrator

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  • Last Updated: 31 Mar, 2023
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Satoshi Kako was a Japanese author and illustrator known for his educational works for young children that combined his engineering and scientific background with storytelling. He was born on March 31, 1926, in Fukui Prefecture and trained as an applied chemist before pursuing a career as a chemical engineer. Kako produced over 600 items, including the popular "Kako Satoshi Story Book" series and "Daruma-chan" series. He passed away on May 2, 2018, leaving behind a legacy of educational children's literature.

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What was the name of Kako's popular series about a character named Daruma-chan?

  • Daruma and Friends

  • The Adventures of Daruma-chan

  • Daruma-chan's Journey

  • Daruma-chan Series

Which of the following is not one of Kako's works?

  • "Where is Toko-chan?"

  • "Traditional Play Thoughts"

  • "The Science of Cooking"

  • "The Story of Your Teeth"

What special award did Satoshi Kako receive in 1985?

  • Nobel Prize in Literature

  • Pulitzer Prize

  • Takahashi Gozan Special Award

  • Man Booker Prize

What was Satoshi Kako's profession before becoming an author and illustrator?

  • Chemist

  • Engineer

  • Mathematician

  • Physicist

What was the date of Satoshi Kako's passing?

  • March 31, 2018

  • May 2, 2018

  • April 2, 2018

  • June 2, 2018

What type of literature is Satoshi Kako best known for?

  • Science fiction

  • Poetry

  • Educational works for children

  • Mystery novels

What is the name of Kako's series that focuses on the human body?

  • "Kako Satoshi Story Book" series

  • "Beautiful Picture"

  • "Daruma-chan" series

  • "Kako Satoshi Body Book" series

How did Google pay tribute to Satoshi Kako on March 31, 2023?

  • By creating a commemorative statue

  • By dedicating a park in his honor

  • By publishing a special edition of his works

  • By creating a doodle on their homepage

How many items did Kako produce throughout his career?

  • 100

  • 300

  • 500

  • 600

What inspired Kako to write "The Story of Your Teeth?"

  • The popularity of dental hygiene in Japan

  • The lack of dental care among Japanese children in the 1970s

  • A personal experience with dental issues

  • The importance of teeth in Japanese culture

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