Get kids excited at the autumn food party! Trivia quiz and fun facts
Apples, chestnuts, Pacific saury, mushrooms… They’re familiar autumn flavors that everyone should know, yet many people may not actually be aware of their health benefits or surprising trivia.
In this article, we present a fun autumn foods trivia quiz for kids.
From ingredients that received unexpected praise in the Edo period to mysterious foods linked to thunder, it’s packed with tidbits that will make you say, “Wow!” Give it a try with your family and friends!
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Get Kids Excited at the Autumn Food Party! Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts (1–10)
Where in Japan produces the most apples, one of autumn’s seasonal delights?
- Aomori Prefecture
- Yamagata Prefecture
- Nagano Prefecture
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Aomori Prefecture
Aomori Prefecture is famous for the Aomori Nebuta Festival held in August. In autumn, when apples are in season, Aomori produces the most apples in Japan and is known as the “Apple Kingdom.” More than half of all apples in Japan are grown in Aomori.
Which of the following is a pear variety that actually exists?
- smile (smilingly / with a smile)
- happy
- genki; healthy; energetic; well; in good spirits
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smile (smilingly / with a smile)
A real Japanese pear variety is “Nikkori.” It was bred by crossing Niitaka and Housui, and its name comes from “Nikkō” and “nashi” (pear). The fruit is very large, notably sweet, and has a crisp texture. It’s harvested from mid-October to late November.
What sweet food do you think of for moon-viewing (Otsukimi)?
- chocolate
- Marshmallow
- dango
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dango
During Otsukimi (moon viewing), there is a custom of eating dango shaped like the full, round moon and enjoying the moon. On the night of the full moon (Jugo-ya), perfectly round dango resembling the moon are offered. It has long been said that eating moon-viewing dango expresses gratitude for the harvest and conveys wishes for health and happiness.
What shape is the chitose-ame, the candy often eaten during Shichi-Go-San?
- a round ball shape
- An elongated rod shape
- Star-shaped
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An elongated rod shape
Chitose-ame, the candy eaten during Shichi-Go-San, is made in a long, thin stick shape to symbolize wishes for longevity and good health. Its colors are red and white, which are considered auspicious, and the candy embodies hopes for a long life and well-being. The bags that hold chitose-ame are decorated with lucky designs such as cranes and turtles, or the pine, bamboo, and plum motif.
What autumn food is called “marron” in Japan?
- chestnut
- sweet potato
- pumpkin
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chestnut
“Marron” means chestnut in French, and in Japan “marron” is also used to refer to chestnuts, especially in sweets and confections. Chestnuts used in Western-style desserts, such as Mont Blanc and marrons glacés, are often called “marron.” In Japan, chestnuts are also widely used in traditional sweets and dishes, such as kuri-gohan (chestnut rice) and kuri-kinton.