[For Seniors] Perfect for Brain Training! Themed Hiragana Fill-in-the-Blank Quiz

woodpecker

The woodpecker’s rapid pecking that drills holes into wood is striking. It’s a bird with sturdy tail feathers and a strong beak, living in forests and similar habitats. Perhaps few people have seen one in person.

compass

A compass is a stationery tool used to draw circles on paper and the like. Since it’s used in elementary school, some people may find it nostalgic. You don’t get many chances to use it once you become an adult, do you?

ice cream

It is said that the first ice cream manufactured and sold in Japan was “aisukurin” from a shaved-ice shop in Yokohama. At the time, it was a simple recipe made only with milk, sugar, and egg yolks. Today, there is a wide variety, starting with the classic vanilla flavor and including chocolate as well as versions colored and flavored with fruits.

rickshaw

Rickshaws, often seen in tourist spots, were originally used as a means of transportation in the Meiji era. Later, with the advent of horse-drawn carriages and railways, rickshaws declined as a mode of transport. However, in the late Showa period they drew attention as a tourism resource, and today a wide range of people use them, aided by social media.

tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelette)

Despite being a staple of home cooking, it’s also served in restaurants and is popular across generations. Broadly speaking, the seasoning falls into two categories: the sweeter Kanto style and the saltier Kansai style that emphasizes dashi. Beyond that, what’s considered standard varies by region throughout Japan, making it a remarkably versatile and accommodating dish.

refrigerator

Along with black-and-white televisions and washing machines, refrigerators were called the “Three Sacred Treasures” and were the object of people’s admiration. Before refrigerators came along, it’s said that people chilled food with ice. Today, they’re one of the home appliances we can’t live without.

rice cooker

In recent years, rice cookers have evolved significantly, ranging from low-priced models to high-end ones equipped with various materials and features. Since rice is something we eat every day, it’s wonderful when it cooks deliciously, and it’s also fun to look for models that can be used as versatile cooking appliances.