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[For Seniors] Introducing March Trivia!

Physical Therapist / WriterKawamura Mina
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March gradually ushers in spring, and while the sunshine grows warmer, mornings and evenings can still be quite chilly.

It’s a season to look after your health while eagerly awaiting the full arrival of spring.

You might still feel like staying indoors.

However, if you stay inside all the time, some of you may feel like you’ve got nothing to talk about with others.

This time, we’ll introduce some trivia about March.

It’s full of seasonal topics and practical knowledge for daily life—perfect conversation starters.

By all means, feel free to make use of them at day-service centers and long-term care facilities as well.

[For Seniors] Introducing March Trivia! (21–30)

Strawberry Quiz

Strawberry Trivia [With Quiz + Explanations] *Corrections Included (Comments Section)

Strawberry Quiz

Strawberries are a familiar food, but you might be surprised by how much we don’t actually know about them.

For instance, trivia questions often point out that strawberries began to be eaten in Japan toward the end of the Edo period, that each tiny seed-like speck on the surface is actually an individual fruit, and that strawberries are technically vegetables rather than fruits.

There are lots of surprising facts.

Try this quiz and expand your strawberry trivia.

Absorbing all kinds of knowledge might help you stay youthful.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Bamboo shoots contain components that help reduce stress.

In spring, bamboo shoots poke their tips out of the soil.

Some older adults may have gone bamboo shoot digging with family or friends.

Since bamboo shoots are often used in Japanese and Chinese cuisine, some seniors may be particularly fond of them.

When you boil bamboo shoots and cut them in half, you can see a white residue.

This is actually crystals of tyrosine, a nutrient said to help alleviate stress.

These tyrosine crystals are harmless if eaten.

Many seniors are reported to experience stress or anxiety.

Why not try incorporating bamboo shoot dishes, prepared in ways suited to older adults, into your meals?

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Hina-arare are salty in Kanto and sweet in Kansai.

Hina-arare are one of the indispensable offerings for the Doll’s Festival (Hinamatsuri), aren’t they? Many households likely place hina-arare, amazake, and hishi-mochi alongside the Emperor and Empress dolls.

Did you know there are different flavors of hina-arare? In fact, they’re divided between sweet and salty depending on whether you’re in eastern or western Japan.

Their shapes differ as well: in eastern Japan they’re rice-grain-shaped, while in western Japan they’re round.

There are various theories about why they differ, but it often seems tied to the region people come from, especially among older generations.

Talking about “hina-arare from your hometown” might spark more conversation and make things livelier.

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In conclusion

We introduced trivia related to foods, creatures, and events associated with March! There were probably quite a few things you didn’t know, right? Turning them into quizzes for recreation could be fun, too.

Feel free to make use of them!