Which is the longest river in Japan?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Shinano River, about 367 kilometres long
- Step 1: Japan's rivers are short and steep. Step 2. The longest is the Shinano, which flows through Nagano and Niigata. Answer: The Shinano River, about 367 kilometres long. Why not the others: The Tone is second at about 322 kilometres and the others are shorter still.
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