Japanese Adventurer Attempts Historic Pacific Crossing by Hot Air Balloon

Michio Kanda, a 54-year-old Japanese official, aims to become the first Japanese person to cross the Pacific Ocean by hot air balloon. Accompanied by Naoki Ishikawa, a university student, they plan to complete the 9000 km journey in 60 hours. Kanda's attempt follows the first successful crossing in 1991 by a British group including Richard Branson. Kanda's mission is to inspire others to pursue their dreams.

What is Michio Kanda attempting to achieve with his hot air balloon journey?

• To become the first person to fly around the world in a balloon

• To be the first Japanese person to cross the Pacific by hot air balloon

• To set a new speed record for ballooning

• To reach the North Pole by balloon

Who is accompanying Michio Kanda on his journey?

• A journalist documenting the trip

• A university student named Naoki Ishikawa

• A professional balloonist

• A fellow town official

What is the planned duration for Michio Kanda's flight?

• 30 hours

• 60 hours

• 90 hours

• 120 hours

In what year did the first successful hot air balloon crossing of the Pacific occur?

• 1985

• 2010

• 1991

• 2000

Where did the first successful Pacific crossing by hot air balloon start and end?

• Tokyo to San Francisco

• Miyazaki to Yellowknife

• Osaka to Vancouver

• Kyoto to Seattle