[For Seniors] February Trivia: Useful Knowledge

What happens if you eat daikon radish?

What happens when you eat daikon radish? Health benefits you shouldn’t miss [Explained by a nurse]

“Daikon” is one of the vegetables that represent winter, isn’t it? When simmered or grated, it becomes easy for older adults to eat, and many people may enjoy it.

Winter vegetables like daikon contain isothiocyanates, which are expected to help prevent colds and infections.

They also provide nutrients that boost immune function, such as vitamin C and digestive enzymes.

While daikon offers many health benefits, be careful not to overeat it.

Its dietary fiber can affect the stomach and intestines, and when eaten raw, it may cool the body, so please take care.

Enjoy some fun trivia about daikon and other vegetables that are in season during winter.

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Etymology of the name of a sewing pin

[December 8] What day is it today? Hari-kuyō (Needle Memorial)! On the origin of the name “machibari” (pins) / Trivia

February 8 is the day of Hari-kuyō (the Needle Memorial Service).

In connection with this day, let me introduce the origin of the name “machibari” (pin).

In fact, it’s said that machibari traces back to Ono no Komachi.

Although renowned for her beauty, she did not accept men’s advances, and people began to call her “Komachi-bari” (Komachi needle).

Over many years, that evolved into “machibari.” It must have been tough to be a beauty even in the old days.

By the way, many older people are quite skilled at sewing, aren’t they? If you have a chance to use needles, remember this little bit of trivia.

Convenient types of mackerel to know

[Weather Trivia] Now a Luxury Fish? Useful Types of Mackerel to Know

Did you know there are different kinds of mackerel? In fact, there are three types: Pacific mackerel, spotted mackerel, and Atlantic mackerel! There’s plenty of information to help you tell them apart, learn when they’re at their best, and discover the tastiest ways to eat them.

Many older adults also enjoy fish.

February is peak season for mackerel, so please give it a try.

You’ll be able to choose mackerel with confidence when you shop.

Learn some mackerel trivia and enjoy delicious mackerel.

Useful trivia about water heaters

[Danger] Common in the industry! Why you must not drain your bathwater in winter! Useful boiler/water heater trivia

February 6th is “Bath Day” every year.

It comes from a Japanese wordplay: “fu” for February (2) and “ro” for the 6th.

February is still quite cold, so it’s the season when we long for a warm soak in the tub.

With that in mind, how about livening things up with some trivia about water heaters—useful even in households with older adults? Thanks to water heaters, you can simply turn the tap and get hot water in the bath or kitchen.

While that’s convenient, using them incorrectly can stop the hot water from coming out, and in the worst case, even break the unit.

This is exactly the kind of trivia we’d love seniors who live alone to hear after returning home from a care facility.

Of course, older adults can also enjoy this trivia as new knowledge.

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Trivia about National Foundation Day

National Foundation Day: I want to reflect on Japan’s origins.

National Foundation Day is a great opportunity to reflect on Japan’s history.

Although this day is derived from the accession date of Emperor Jimmu, it’s actually not the day Japan was founded.

Surprising, isn’t it? Because the exact date of Japan’s founding isn’t known, the day was established to celebrate the fact of the nation’s founding instead.

It’s fun to share tidbits like this while having tea together.

Talking about history and reminiscing about the old days can be delightful, too.

In the cold season, enjoy lively conversations in a warm room and have a great time!

The Self-Defense Forces’ snow sculpture-making techniques

Everyone’s Winter 2022: Compilation of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 2nd Division Snow Sculpture Production Movie

Building snow sculptures by the Self-Defense Forces may seem like a lovely hobby, but in fact it’s an important part of their training.

Cutting out blocks of snow serves as snowfield training, and the fine detailing is said to function as civil engineering practice.

The huge snow sculptures you see every year at the Sapporo Snow Festival are actually symbols of the SDF’s skills and cooperation.

Through creating these sculptures, the feelings and dedication of SDF members are expressed.

Since it’s the cold season, why not go see these heartwarming snow sculptures? They’re sure to be enjoyable for older adults as well.