[For Kids] Trivia & Fun Facts Quiz About June
June marks the start of the rainy season, when it rains a lot and it becomes harder to go play outside.
For those looking for activities that can brighten a gloomy mood, this article offers quizzes with trivia and fun facts about June!
These quizzes are for children, so please make use of them during playtime at daycare or kindergarten, or for spending time at home.
Even children who don’t have a great impression of June might, through these quizzes, start to think, “So that’s what June is like,” and enjoy taking an interest—if even just a little, we’ll be happy.
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[For Kids] Trivia & Fun Facts Quiz About June (21–30)
Which of these countries has a rainy season (tsuyu)?
- Italy
- Brazil
- South Korea
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South Korea
What is known as the rainy season (tsuyu) is observed in Southeast Asia and is said to be caused by the stagnation of the “baiu front.” This Southeast Asia–specific weather phenomenon is characterized by long-lasting, gentle rainfall and high humidity. It is said that no weather phenomenon comparable to tsuyu is observed in countries like Italy or Brazil.
In the children’s song “Amefuri,” what does “janome” refer to?
- rickshaw
- rubber boots
- umbrella
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umbrella
“Janome” refers to a “janome-gasa,” an old-style Japanese umbrella whose large, round patterns painted on the canopy resemble a snake’s eye. It appears in the children’s song ‘Amefuri’ and was once a staple item for rainy days. While we still use umbrellas when it rains, opportunities to see a janome-gasa have become rare.
What shape are raindrops?
- teardrop-shaped
- meat-bun-shaped
- triangle
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meat-bun-shaped
Real raindrops are not teardrop-shaped; they look more like a steamed bun, with a rounded top and a flattened bottom. This is because air resistance causes the lower part to spread out. Small raindrops are spherical, but as they get larger, they take on the steamed-bun shape.
What sweets do we eat on June 30?
- yokan (sweet red bean jelly)
- Minazuki (the traditional Japanese name for the sixth month)
- jelly
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Minazuki (the traditional Japanese name for the sixth month)
In the old lunar calendar, June is called Minazuki. So the sweet we eat is also called Minazuki. It’s a traditional Japanese confection: steamed uirō topped with azuki beans and coated with kudzu starch, giving it a cool appearance. It’s the perfect wagashi for the humid, muggy season.
Since what era have teru teru bozu existed?
- Jōmon period
- Warring States period
- Edo period
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Edo period
It is said that teru-teru bozu originated in the Edo period. When people wanted the rain to stop and to pray for clear weather, they made them from paper or cloth and hung them by the window. People in the Edo period, just like today, wished for sunny weather with teru-teru bozu.
Which country’s deity is the origin of the June bride?
- Italy
- America
- China
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Italy
The origin of the June bride comes from Juno (also spelled Iuno), the goddess of marriage in Roman mythology. In Roman myth, Juno was regarded as the deity who protects the home and marriage, and June was considered her month. For this reason, the origin is attributed to Italy.
Which country has the highest umbrella consumption in the world?
- Japan
- China
- United Kingdom
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Japan
The answer is Japan. Japan has a very high consumption of umbrellas due to the rainy season, typhoons, and frequent sudden showers. In particular, vinyl umbrellas are used in large numbers every year because they can be easily purchased at convenience stores and train stations. We want to use our resources carefully, don’t we?