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

Sakurada Junko and Mori Masako were called part of the “Hana no Chūsan Trio.” Who was the third member?

Showa-era idols are sometimes given special nicknames depending on when and how they debuted.

One such nickname is the “Hana no Chūsan Trio” (the Blossoming Ninth-Graders Trio).

Alongside Junko Sakurada and Masako Mori, who is the third member people think of? Some may immediately recall her knowing that all three were of the same generation and debuted from the audition program Star Tanjō! The answer is Momoe Yamaguchi—a legendary idol who famously retired from show business upon getting married.

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What were the unruly and immoral youths—said to be named after Shintaro Ishihara’s novel—called?

Shintaro Ishihara, who thrived not only as an actor and writer but also as a politician, coined a term through his novel that became widely popular.

What was the group called that referred to young people who were unruly and immoral? The hint is that the term comes from Ishihara’s novel Season of the Sun.

The answer is the “Sun Tribe.” From the outside, it was used to describe a delinquent group, while for those involved, it expressed a belief in not being bound by the existing order.

It’s an episode that shows just how influential Shintaro Ishihara was.

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What was used as the goal when basketball was first invented?

Basketball, the sport invented by James Naismith.

It’s now one of the most beloved sports around the world.

When it was first created, the facilities weren’t well developed, and they supposedly tied a peach basket to the gym railing to use as a goal.

The name “basketball” comes from the word basket.

だからこそ、日本語ではバスケットボールを文字通り「かごの球」という意味の『籠球』と書くことができます。

Many of you may have wondered about that, right?

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Around 1958 (Showa 33), which masked hero was popular among children at the time?

Who was the hero who became a hit around 1958 (Showa 33) and was popular among children at the time? As the progenitor of Japanese hero TV shows, this work had a major influence on later hero programs, so some people might recall it if they trace their memories of heroes.

The hint is a masked hero—someone whose identity is unknown, yet known to everyone.

The answer is Gekko Kamen.

His distinctive look—white turban and mask with black sunglasses—and the way he rode a motorcycle to save people were striking.

Even when facing villains, he wouldn’t inflict excessive harm; he was a hero with a strong conviction.

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Who served as the host of the panel quiz show “Attack 25” for 36 years?

Panel Quiz “Attack 25” is a quiz show that began airing in 1975.

Its appeal lies not only in quiz knowledge, but also in the strategic element of competing for panels.

So, who is the person who hosted “Attack 25” for 36 years? As a figure who could be called the symbol of the program, some people might picture him along with the show’s set.

The answer is Kiyoshi Kodama.

His composed reactions to contestants’ answers and his smooth, articulate explanations were also part of his charm.

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