[For Seniors] Let's have fun with an autumn-themed quiz!

October 10 is Public Bathhouse Day. What is something that is often painted on the walls of sento bathhouses?

October 10 is Sento Day.

In recent years, more and more “super sento” have appeared, offering saunas, stone spas, and dining areas.

But traditional sento have also become popular among young people as “Showa retro.” Here’s a question about sento: What is something that is often painted on the walls? The answer is Mount Fuji.

It’s said to be painted because it’s considered auspicious.

That said, this is more common around the Kanto region and not as prevalent in western Japan.

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What do you call the practice of changing uniforms according to the season, which often takes place in June and October?

Japan has four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—and we wear short sleeves or long sleeves depending on the time of year.

In particular, many people switch out the clothes in their closets and drawers in June, when it starts getting hot, and in October, when it starts getting cold.

Here’s a question: what do you call the practice of changing your wardrobe to match the season, often done in June and October? The answer is “koromogae” (seasonal wardrobe change).

October is just the time to transition from summer clothes to winter clothes.

Let’s make sure to do our koromogae properly so we don’t catch a cold during the change of seasons.

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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?

As autumn is known for whetting the appetite, many delicious foods that boost our cravings come into season.

Starting with rice, there are also Pacific saury, sweet potatoes, chestnuts, pears, and grapes, but the true king of autumn flavors is undoubtedly matsutake mushrooms.

As a luxury ingredient, matsutake aren’t something we can easily enjoy every day, and their greatest allure lies in their uniquely sweet aroma.

This fragrance is said to stimulate the appetite and have a calming effect, and in recent years, it has reportedly been found to be potentially effective in helping prevent cancer.

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?

When October arrives, unlike September when we could still feel the heat, the number of days that feel chilly increases, doesn’t it? Is everyone keeping well? Autumn brings large temperature swings throughout the day, so please take care not to catch a cold.

Here’s a question that’s perfect for October: Among the twenty-four solar terms, what is the period when the nights grow longer and cold dew forms on plants in the early morning? The answer is “Kanro” (Cold Dew).

As mentioned, the temperature differences become pronounced during this time, but the air is also clear.

The moon looks beautiful, so be sure to look up at the night sky.

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Soybeans are harvested in October. Since when have people in Japan been eating soybeans?

Soybeans enter their harvest season around October.

They’re delicious eaten as they are, but there are also many soybean-based foods that are indispensable to us Japanese, such as tofu, natto, and miso.

Many of you probably eat them regularly.

Here’s a question: Do you know since when people in Japan have been eating soybeans? The answer is the Jomon period.

It’s a bit surprising to think it goes that far back, isn’t it? Analysis of Jomon pottery has revealed that soybeans were being cultivated in Kyushu.

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