[For Seniors] Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts About the Rainy Season (Tsuyu)
The humid, muggy rainy season is also a time when it’s easy to feel unwell.
Going out can be difficult, and stress can build up.
To help you enjoy the rainy season a little more, we’re sharing some trivia and quiz questions related to this time of year.
If you pick up some knowledge you can enjoy even on rainy days, you might find the season more comfortable to get through.
Taking on quizzes is beneficial for older adults as well—it can help prevent cognitive decline and improve concentration.
Try tackling them together with the seniors around you and expand your social interactions actively!
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[For Seniors] Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts About the Rainy Season (Questions 21–30)
What determines the color of hydrangea flowers?
Hydrangeas bloom in various colors such as pink, blue, and purple, but what determines these differences in color?
- Types of flowers
- Types of soil
- sunshine duration
See the answer
Soil pH
The color of hydrangea flowers changes depending on the type of soil. In acidic soil, they bloom blue or purple, while in alkaline soil, they bloom pink.
What would happen if you removed a snail’s shell during the rainy season?
- Become able to move faster
- end up dying
- turn into a slug
See the answer
end up dying
A snail’s shell serves as a shield to protect it from predators, prevents the body’s moisture from evaporating, and also helps with breathing. Therefore, if the shell is removed, they can no longer survive.
Which fish are in season during the rainy season?
- salmon
- horse mackerel (aji)
- tuna
See the answer
horse mackerel (aji)
There’s a fish that becomes especially delicious during the rainy season: horse mackerel (aji). During the rainy season, aji is rich in fat and is considered to have a very strong umami flavor.
Which of the following items can help control humidity when you’re concerned about moisture?
- aluminum foil
- newspaper
- wrap
See the answer
newspaper
Because newspaper has an uneven surface, it absorbs moisture more readily than regular paper. You can take advantage of this property and use newspaper for moisture control.
Which of the following is the model of the teru teru bozu?
- snowman
- male
- woman
See the answer
woman
The origin of teru teru bozu lies in China and is based on a legend called “Sa Qing Niang.” Sa Qing Niang is said to have been a girl who sacrificed herself to stop long rains, becoming the bride of the rain god and thus bringing an end to the rain. This legend was brought to Japan during the Heian period, giving rise to the custom of hanging dolls modeled after Sa Qing Niang from eaves. It is believed that this custom evolved into today’s teru teru bozu.