Get kids excited at the autumn food party! Trivia quiz and fun facts

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

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!

Get kids excited at the autumn food fest! Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts (11–20)

What autumn delicacy was unpopular during the Edo period?

common octopus
Skipjack tuna
Pacific saury

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Pacific saury

Pacific saury, now popular as a taste of autumn, was not very well liked in the Edo period. People in Edo at the time disliked its greasiness and distinctive odor, and because it was considered an inexpensive fish eaten by commoners, it is said to have been unpopular.

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kappamaki

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In conclusion

Did you enjoy the fun facts you could learn about nostalgic history and seasonal flavors through the autumn food trivia quiz? We recommend bringing up this quiz as a topic during family mealtimes with your children. New discoveries about the autumn delicacies on your table are sure to make the conversation even more enjoyable.