Trivia quiz for the Day of the Ox in midsummer: little-known facts about customs

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

When you think of the Day of the Ox in midsummer (Doyo no Ushi no Hi), the custom of eating eel probably comes to mind, right? But did you know there are also fun facts and surprising trivia related to this day? The more you learn about Doyo no Ushi no Hi, the more fascinating it becomes.

In this article, we’ll introduce a collection of trivia about Doyo no Ushi no Hi in a quiz format.

It’s packed with delightful tidbits you’ll be itching to share with someone.

Trivia quiz for the Day of the Ox in midsummer (Doyo no Ushi no Hi): Little-known customs and facts (11–20)

What percentage of the total are wild eels?

10%
5%
less than 1%

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less than 1%

It’s said that most of the eels currently on the market are farmed, with wild eels accounting for less than 1% of the total. As a result, wild eels are highly valued for their rarity and are traded at high prices.

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In conclusion

In the long-standing customs of the midsummer Day of the Ox (Doyō no Ushi no Hi), there are in fact many intriguing tidbits and pieces of trivia hidden away.

They encapsulate the wisdom and history of our predecessors, and by learning about the food culture and everyday knowledge associated with the Day of the Ox, our own lives can become richer.

It’s something we’d like to cherish and carry forward, putting these traditions to good use in our modern daily lives.