August quizzes that seniors can enjoy!

When cicadas are chirping in the background during a phone call, how does it sound to the person on the other end?

How would the sound of cicadas in the background come across to the person on the other end of a phone call? The hint is “how phones work.” Traditional telephones are designed to transmit only the frequency range of the human voice, so higher-pitched sounds like cicadas are cut out.

In other words, the answer is: “You can’t hear them.” The unexpected answer is sure to prompt a “Wow!” and liven up the conversation.

That said, with modern smartphones, the microphone’s performance and the calling app can sometimes let cicada sounds come through.

If this summery sound becomes a topic, it might make people recall their childhood days spent running around or scenes from the countryside.

It’s a warm little quiz that can whisk your heart back to summer with just the chirp of a cicada.

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What is the name of the headache you get when eating cold foods like shaved ice, where your head suddenly aches sharply?

A quiz about relatable topics! Here’s a trivia question: What is the name of the headache you get when your head suddenly aches with a sharp “keen” sensation while eating cold foods like shaved ice? In summer, we often crave chilly treats like shaved ice and ice cream, right? Many people have probably experienced that piercing headache at those times.

It seems that headache is called “ice cream headache.” The mechanism behind this headache is apparently not yet fully understood.

Festival Quiz

[For Senior Facilities • Brain Training] Brain training with a quiz on Japan’s iconic summer festivals! Use three hints to find the answer! 8 questions 🍉

With helpful hints, it’s easy to join in! Here are some ideas for a festival quiz.

In Japan, there are famous festivals held in the summer.

This time, let’s try a festival quiz where you use hints to figure out the answer.

For example, there’s a question that shows three hints: “streamers,” “kusudama,” and “Miyagi Prefecture.” Some of you might know the correct answer right away from those clues.

There are a total of eight festival quiz questions, so be sure to give them a try!

Summer Flavors Kanji Quiz

[Summer Seasonal Kanji Quiz 1] 10 Questions 🌻 [Fun Brain Training!!] Please provide the readings ✏️✨

A total of 10 questions! Here are some ideas for a kanji quiz about summer flavors.

Some people might think kanji quizzes are difficult, but since the theme is limited to summer foods, it should be easier to narrow down the answers.

For example, the characters “桜桃” are shown, and you have to guess how to read them.

The time limit is 10 seconds per question.

You can start by trying without a time limit, and once you get used to it, challenge yourself to answer within the time!

What is the fire called that is burned when sending ancestors back on August 16?

During Obon, there is a custom of burning ogara (hemp stalks).

On the first day, August 13, they are burned as a guide for the ancestors.

This is called mukaebi, or “welcoming fire.” Do you know what the fire burned on August 16, at the end of Obon, to send the ancestors back is called? The answer is okuribi, or “sending-off fire.” It may feel a little sad—after all, they’ve just come back—but let’s see them off properly.

The time for lighting the sending-off fire varies by region, but it is generally done in the evening.

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What is the plant that is said to be essential for Obon and whose shape resembles a Bon lantern?

What is the plant said to be inseparable from Obon and whose shape resembles a Bon lantern? The answer is “hōzuki” (Chinese lantern plant).

Its distinctive look—fruit encased in a soft calyx—is quite striking.

The red or orange color of the calyx and fruit also evokes the light of a lantern, and their gentle hues can even feel a bit eerie.

Beyond being a symbol of Obon, it is also associated with traditional medicinal uses, and its unique colors and shape have long imparted a sense of mystery in historical accounts.

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When did the Obon holiday become established?

Obon is an event for welcoming one’s ancestors, and during the Obon holiday we carry out various observances.

So when did the Obon holiday, which serves both as time off for these events and as a beloved summer vacation for adults, become an established custom? The answer is the Edo period.

It is said to have taken root alongside the Obon observances themselves.

The fact that the holiday period aligns with the series of Obon events conveys the historical weight of these traditions and the sentiments imbued within them.

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