[For Seniors] Never Run Out of Conversation Starters! A Collection of Fun Facts About April and Spring

Spring Flower Quiz 2

[Brain Training] Spring Flower Quiz ② [For Senior Facilities, etc.] Created in 2023 for Recreation – Mountain Flowers – May Flowers – June Flowers – Flowers that Feel Like Spring

Spring is the season when it gets warmer and animals and plants become more active, and there are flowers you often see around this time.

This is a quiz that tests how many spring-blooming plants you know by having you identify their names from photos.

Even for flowers you always see in that season, there may be some whose names you’ve never really paid attention to.

In such cases, use hints—like fill-in-the-blank names—to think them through carefully and turn it into an opportunity to gain new knowledge.

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Difficult-to-read kanji of spring

[Difficult Kanji about Spring] 20 Questions! A Challenging Kanji Quiz on Foods (Flavors), Flowers, Vegetables, and Living Creatures [For Seniors]

This is a quiz that presents items commonly seen in spring—such as foods and animals—written in kanji, and asks you to think of their readings.

Even if you know the words, you might not often see them in kanji, and some may be more strongly associated with being written in katakana or hiragana.

The fact that they’re related to spring is a major hint, so you might find the answer by picturing springtime scenes.

It may help to consider the meanings of each kanji used and think of things associated with spring that fit those meanings.

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Cherry Blossom Hotspot Quiz

[Brain Training] Cherry Blossom Spots Quiz ① 🌸 3 Questions

Cherry blossoms are a symbol of spring and can even be called a Japanese tradition, and when this season arrives, locations across the country known as cherry blossom viewing spots draw attention.

This is a quiz that presents various famous cherry blossom spots in photos and asks you to guess which prefecture they’re in and what the place is called.

If it’s a familiar place you’ve visited, it can be a chance to look back on memories, and even if it’s not, it helps deepen your knowledge.

Looking at a variety of photos and thinking about which scenery you prefer also seems like a fun way to get everyone excited.

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The leaves used for sakuramochi are from a variety called Oshima-zakura.

Sakura-mochi, also known as a seasonal word for spring, is a treat whose vibrant pink color is beautiful—fun to look at and to eat.

Here’s a bit of trivia focusing on the cherry leaves that wrap sakura-mochi.

The leaves used are from the Oshima cherry (Prunus lannesiana var.

speciosa).

Why use Oshima cherry leaves? Because they have fewer hairs and are soft.

Speaking of sakura-mochi, the sweetness of the mochi paired with the salty flavor of the leaf is delicious, and there’s attention not only to taste but also to mouthfeel.

Be sure to enjoy some in spring.

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Flying Insect Quiz

[Bug Quiz] Guess the flying insect! | Silhouette Quiz | Insects | Babies will love it | Animation | Picture Book | Bugs Quiz | Vocabulary for Kids

Here’s a quiz where you guess which insects can fly.

The premise itself is interesting, right? Three insects appear at a time, but there isn’t always just one correct answer, and it’s fascinating that some unexpected insects can or can’t fly.

Plus, the English names of the insects are shown, so you can learn those at the same time, which seems like great brain training.

If any unfamiliar insect names or behaviors catch your interest, it’s also recommended to look them up.

It’s a very informative quiz, isn’t it?

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