[For Seniors] Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts for June

Gemini

There are two zodiac signs in June. Gemini falls between May 21 and June 21 and is one of June’s signs. By the way, the other sign is Cancer, from June 22 to July 22. Do you know which sign you are?

Hokkaido

Most regions of Japan have a rainy season, but Hokkaido does not. This is because the seasonal rain front that brings the rainy season has little effect on Hokkaido.

About one-third of the body

A frog’s tongue is about one-third the length of its body. A human tongue is roughly one-twentieth of a person’s height, so by comparison, a frog’s tongue is much longer than a human’s. It’s said that frogs use this long, soft, viscoelastic tongue together with their highly viscous saliva to capture prey.

cat

Since long ago, people have said, “When a cat washes its face, it’s going to rain.” The saying comes from the fact that when cats sense humidity, they fuss with their whiskers and make face-washing motions. A cat’s whiskers are said to act like sensors that can keenly detect vibrations in the air!

Making preserved foods with ume (Japanese plums)

Ume-shigoto refers to the practice of making preserved foods—such as umeboshi (salted pickled plums), plum jam, and plum liqueur—using plums harvested during the rainy season. Plums have long been used as an ingredient that keeps well, and this term describes the related activities.

June bride

June bride refers to holding a wedding in June or a bride who marries in June, and it is especially in the West considered to promise a happy marriage. This tradition is associated with the Roman goddess Juno; it is believed that marrying in June, the month of Juno, brings the couple happiness and prosperity through her blessing.