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[For Seniors] Let's have fun with an autumn-themed quiz! Autumn is the season when the scorching, sunny days gradually start to cool down.
As autumn deepens, we often think of things like “autumn for eating,” “autumn for reading,” and “autumn for sports.”
We’d love for older adults to experience the feeling of autumn, too.
So this time, we’re introducing “Quizzes About Autumn for Seniors!”
Through conversations that capture the season, you can build seasonal awareness.
We’ve gathered many quizzes on familiar autumn themes, making them easy for seniors to try.
Please enjoy giving them a try!
Table of Contents [For Seniors] Let's have fun with an autumn-themed quiz! Ginkgo nuts, which are plentiful in autumn, are said to be better not eaten in large quantities. Why is that? Mont Blanc, a cake made with chestnuts—one of autumn’s seasonal delights. What is the French “something” it’s named after? Autumn is when delicious new rice is harvested. What is the most widely produced rice variety in Japan? Though both ‘momiji’ and ‘kaede’ color the autumn in similar ways, what is the difference between them? On a bunch of grapes, going along the stem in order of “top,” “middle,” and “bottom,” which part is the sweetest? Halloween is held in October. Which vegetable is used for the jack-o’-lantern in this festival? The second Monday of every October is Sports Day. Why was this date chosen? Persimmons are such a nutritious fruit that there’s a saying: “When persimmons turn red, the doctor turns blue.” What goes in the blank is “doctor.” What animal appears as a witch’s familiar on Halloween? In the old lunar calendar, October was called “Kannazuki,” or “the month without gods.” It’s said to be because all the deities of Japan gathered in one place. Where is that place? Autumn Three-Choice Quiz What do you call changing uniforms according to the season, such as in June or October? What kind of atmosphere does the word “spooky,” used for Halloween, describe? The vegetables used for Halloween decorations were originally different from those used today. What were those vegetables? What month and what day is Halloween? What is the reason ginkgo trees are often planted as street trees? The third Sunday of October is a day related to family. What is this commemorative day, which was established in 1999? In Ireland, there is a tradition of drinking a beverage called “Lambs wool” on Halloween. What fruit is it made from? What is the fruit that is said to let you divine your future spouse on Halloween night? On Halloween in Ireland, people eat “barmbrack.” What is baked into this bread? Which people’s festival served as the origin of Halloween? What vegetable’s peel is used as a Halloween decoration? What should I say in response when children say “Trick or treat”? What does the “Jack” in “Jack-o’-lantern” refer to? In the context of Halloween, “BOO” is a playful word people use to startle or tease someone, like saying “Gotcha!” or “Boo!” when you pop out to scare them. What do you call the popular Halloween costume of a zombie with a green face and bolts in its head? What would you put inside the jack-o’-lantern for Halloween decorations? Ohagi and botamochi are the same food, but which one is made in autumn? “Jūgoya” (the night of the full moon in mid-autumn) is a custom that came from China, but where did “Jūsanya” (the night of the thirteenth moon) originate? There’s something that the autumn delicacy “sanma” (Pacific saury) doesn’t have. What is that something? In which prefecture in Japan can you see the latest autumn foliage? What is the approximate temperature at which the autumn leaves start to change color? Why do lotus roots have holes? The 24 solar terms divide the year on Earth into 24 parts based on the seasons and climate. What is the term for the time in late autumn when the first frost appears? Which part is the seed of a chestnut? Lotus root comes into season from autumn to winter; which part do we usually eat? There is something that maple trees with beautiful autumn leaves have in common with humans. What is it? What is the plant with a sweet fragrance that blooms around early October? October 2 is Tofu Day. Which prefecture in Japan has the highest tofu production? From what era did chrysanthemum dolls, which can be enjoyed in autumn, originate? October 10 is Public Bathhouse Day. What is something that is often painted on the walls of sento bathhouses? What do you call the practice of changing uniforms according to the season, which often takes place in June and October? One high-end ingredient that represents autumn in Japan is described as having a “smell trapped in leather shoes,” and it isn’t commonly eaten in the West. What is this luxury ingredient? What is the name of the solar term that marks the time when nights grow longer and cold dew forms on plants in the early morning? Soybeans are harvested in October. Since when have people in Japan been eating soybeans? In which era in Japan was the first sports festival (undokai) held? In October 1972, Japan and China normalized diplomatic relations, and China presented an animal as a commemorative gift. What animal was it? What is the moon-viewing event called where one observes a moon slightly waning from full—also known as “Mame Meigetsu” (Bean Harvest Moon) or “Imo Meigetsu” (Potato Harvest Moon)? October is the season for autumn leaves. From what temperature do maple leaves turn red? October 15 is Mushroom Day. Mushrooms are known as foods that boost the immune system. Among them, which mushrooms are particularly high in dietary fiber? October 10 is Eye Care Day. What are some ways to relieve eye fatigue? What is offered together with pampas grass on the night of the moon-viewing festival? There’s a proverb that says, “When 〇〇 turns red, doctors turn pale,” but what is 〇〇? What is an event in Japan that is similar to Halloween? Halloween is typically enjoyed by dressing up in costumes you like. Why do people wear costumes on Halloween? As summer ends and the weather cools, be careful of autumn fatigue. So, what causes autumn fatigue? Sweet potatoes are harvested in autumn, but what are the points to look for when choosing delicious ones? Pacific saury are in season in autumn. What color is the lower jaw of a fresh saury? Speaking of the seven flowers of autumn, they are bush clover (hagi), kudzu (kuzu), dianthus (nadeshiko), maiden flower (ominaeshi), thoroughwort (fujibakama), and bellflower (kikyō). What is the last one? Matsutake mushrooms are known as a high-end delicacy that embodies the flavors of autumn. In fact, they aren’t commonly eaten outside Japan. Why is that? Autumn has sharp temperature swings, doesn’t it? What are some ways to prevent temperature-change (non-allergic) rhinitis? Japan’s autumn leaves are so beautiful that there’s even a word for going out to view them: “momijigari.” So, when did Japanese people start enjoying autumn leaf viewing? Maple trees turn beautifully red in autumn, but what is something they have in common with humans? Autumn is said to whet the appetite, and indeed there are so many delicious foods in this season. So, which autumn delicacies offer beauty benefits? [For Seniors] Let’s Have Fun with Autumn-Themed Quizzes! (1–10) Ginkgo nuts, which are plentiful in autumn, are said to be better not eaten in large quantities. Why is that? Gingko nuts are harvested in abundance in autumn.
Many people find their distinctive flavor addictive.
Because of that, some may have been warned after almost eating too many.
The reason is that they can cause poisoning.
Specifically, they contain a toxic compound called methoxypyridoxine, which is said to cause vomiting and trembling in the hands and feet.
Eating them raw also carries a risk of food poisoning.
Please be very careful when eating them.
As a guideline, adults should limit themselves to about 10 nuts, and children to about 5.
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Mont Blanc, a cake made with chestnuts—one of autumn’s seasonal delights. What is the French “something” it’s named after? Chestnuts are a quintessential ingredient of autumn.
There are many foods that use chestnuts, but among them, Mont Blanc cakes are especially popular.
Many people have probably tried one.
However, I think few people know the origin of Mont Blanc.
In fact, it’s named after something in France: Mont Blanc, the mountain.
By the way, Mont Blanc sits on the border between France and Italy and is also known as a famous destination for mountaineering.
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Autumn is when delicious new rice is harvested. What is the most widely produced rice variety in Japan? Autumn is also the rice harvest season.
So here’s a question: Which rice variety is produced the most in Japan? The correct answer is Koshihikari.
It’s a famous variety everyone knows.
There are three main reasons for this.
First, it’s resistant to cold.
Second, it’s delicious and highly popular.
Third, it’s suitable for long-term storage.
However, although Koshihikari may seem perfect, it actually has a drawback: it’s susceptible to wind and disease.
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Though both ‘momiji’ and ‘kaede’ color the autumn in similar ways, what is the difference between them? Many people enjoy viewing autumn foliage.
In particular, Japanese maples (momiji) and maples (kaede) delight us with their beautiful reds.
So, what’s the difference between momiji and kaede? You might figure it out by picturing their shapes.
The correct answer is the number of lobes (leaf divisions).
Momiji typically have 5–6 lobes, while kaede have as many as 9–11.
Incidentally, in formal botanical classification, both are considered “kaede” (maples).
This makes for a fun bit of trivia to share when you go leaf-peeping.
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On a bunch of grapes, going along the stem in order of “top,” “middle,” and “bottom,” which part is the sweetest? One of autumn’s seasonal flavors is grapes.
Many people love them.
Here’s a quiz for you: “Which part of a bunch of grapes is the sweetest?” You might figure it out if you picture how grapes grow.
The correct answer is “the upper part near the stem.” Grapes start to ripen from the part closest to the stem, so the higher up they are, the sweeter they become.
So when you eat them, if you start from the less sweet bottom and work your way up, they’ll taste delicious right to the end.
This could be a fun question to ask before eating grapes!
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Halloween is held in October. Which vegetable is used for the jack-o’-lantern in this festival? One of the major events in October is Halloween.
In recent years, more people in Japan have been taking part as well.
The symbol of Halloween, you could say, is the jack-o’-lantern.
Here’s a question: “What vegetable is used to make a jack-o’-lantern?” The correct answer is pumpkin.
The reason is that for the Celts, who came up with Halloween, it was an easy-to-obtain vegetable.
It’s interesting to think that a different vegetable might have been used instead.
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The second Monday of every October is Sports Day. Why was this date chosen? The second Monday of October is designated as Sports Day, right? Do you know why it’s set on the second Monday of October? The answer is that the Tokyo Olympics were held on October 10, 1964.
Incidentally, when it was first established, it was called Health and Sports Day, but later, due to legal revisions, it was changed to Sports Day.
In fact, Sports Day is also the first national holiday to use English in its name.
If you’re curious, try thinking of other holidays as well.
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Persimmons are such a nutritious fruit that there’s a saying: “When persimmons turn red, the doctor turns blue.” What goes in the blank is “doctor.” There’s a saying that goes, “When persimmons turn red, what turns blue?” The answer is “doctors.” It means that because persimmons are highly nutritious, eating them keeps people healthy, so doctors lose business and turn pale.
It’s also said that the season when persimmons ripen has pleasant weather, and fewer people fall ill.
Persimmons are rich in vitamin C and also contain carotenoids such as cryptoxanthin and lycopene, which are believed to help prevent colds, boost immunity, improve skin, and even slow aging.
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What animal appears as a witch’s familiar on Halloween? See the answer black cat
The witches that appear at Halloween are often imagined with black cats at their side. Black cats have long appeared in European folklore and stories as witches’ familiars; while they were seen as ominous symbols, they were also regarded as mysterious beings who shared a deep bond with witches. Today, black cats are beloved as decorations and motifs for Halloween.
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In the old lunar calendar, October was called “Kannazuki,” or “the month without gods.” It’s said to be because all the deities of Japan gathered in one place. Where is that place? In the old lunar calendar, October is called Kannazuki, or the “month without gods.” It’s said this name comes from the belief that all the deities across Japan gather in one place, leaving the rest of the country without them.
So here’s the question: where do they gather? The correct answer is Izumo Taisha.
Because of this, in Shimane Prefecture, where Izumo Taisha is located, October is called Kamiarizuki, the “month with gods.” As for why the deities gather, there are various theories—some say it’s for matchmaking, others for funerary matters.
There are many other legends related to Kannazuki as well, so it can be fun to look them up.
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