[For Seniors] Nostalgic quizzes that bring back memories! Showa-era entertainment and sports questions

The “Order for the Collection of 〇〇 Items” issued in August 1941 (Showa 16). What was collected?

Japan once had a history of fighting major wars.

Wars require weapons, of course, and through repeated conflicts Japan began to run short of them.

As a result, on August 30, 1941 (Showa 16), the Metal Collection Ordinance was promulgated.

Metals owned by both the government and the public—such as iron, copper, and their alloys—were gathered.

It’s said that bronze statues in parks and school gates were also contributed.

The statue of Hachiko was included as well and was turned in in 1944 (Showa 19).

However, as public calls to rebuild Hachiko grew, the statue was reconstructed in 1948.

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Nakajima Junko

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What was the incident that occurred in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture in 1972 involving the United Red Army?

Major historical incidents are events we want to remember along with the lead-up and what actually happened.

Among such major incidents, what was the incident that occurred in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, in 1972 involving the United Red Army? The United Red Army engaged in various activities, but only a few of them are known by specific incident names—this might be a hint.

The answer is the Asama-Sanso Incident.

More than the sequence and details of the case itself, it became notable for the “Cup Noodles” seen in the live broadcast and the “wrecking ball” used during the assault.

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kappamaki

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Lottery tickets were first sold in 1945 (Showa 20). At the time, four losing tickets could be exchanged for something. What was that something?

The first time lottery tickets were sold was in July 1945, just before the end of the war.

The price was 10 yen per ticket, and the top prize was 100,000 yen.

Back then, there was a system where four losing tickets could be exchanged for something—and that something was, incredibly, ten cigarettes, known at the time as “kinshi”! While alcohol as a prize might still make sense, a lottery that gives cigarettes as prizes is unimaginable today.

For those who remember it, this must be a nostalgic episode that reflects how times have changed.

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yuri

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Who was the last prime minister of the Showa era?

Speaking of the last Prime Minister of the Showa era, it was the 74th, Noboru Takeshita.

During the Takeshita Cabinet, which lasted from November 6, 1987 (Showa 62) to June 3, 1989 (Heisei 1), policies that would greatly influence Japan’s future were implemented, such as the introduction of the consumption tax and the liberalization of U.S.-Japan trade.

In recent years, his grandson, the singer DAIGO, has been very active on variety shows and elsewhere! Some older viewers may have seen him nostalgically share stories about Mr.

Takeshita, beginning with “My grandpa…” Since some people are sensitive about political topics, when presenting this as a quiz, keep it strictly as a name-guessing game and maintain a lighthearted tone.

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yuri

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In the Showa era, how many days off did schools and workplaces have per week?

In an era when not only studying and working but also private time is considered important, the balance between them has clearly changed over time.

Before that balance began to shift, how many days off did schools and workplaces have in a week during the Showa era? The key hints are that it was different from today and that there were still days off, which narrows down the answer.

The correct answer is one day a week—Sunday was the basic day off—and there was even the term “han-don,” referring to going to school only on Saturday mornings.

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