[For Seniors] Enjoy Brain Training with September Trivia Quizzes & Fun Facts
September is known as Nagatsuki, a month enriched by abundant harvests and a variety of colorful events.
Traditional observances like Disaster Prevention Day, Respect for the Aged Day, and moon-viewing (Otsukimi) carry the wisdom and wishes of our ancestors.
As you take on trivia and quiz questions about September, why not reminisce about fond memories? From the origins of the old lunar calendar to the Seven Flowers of Autumn and the history of sports festivals, we’ll introduce fascinating facts and trivia that are sure to make you say, “Wow!” Deepen your knowledge while enjoying a calm, heartwarming time with older adults.
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[For Seniors] Enjoy Brain Training with September Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts (Questions 21–30)
What is September called in the lunar calendar?
- the tenth month (Kannazuki), literally “Month Without Gods”
- Yayoi
- Nagatsuki
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Nagatsuki
In addition to warding off evil, there is another reason for decorating with pampas grass during the moon-viewing festival. What is the other reason?
- Something rabbits like to eat
- Pray for a good rice harvest
- rainmaking
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Pray for a good rice harvest
Because the pampas grass plumes resemble rice ears.
Which prefecture is the birthplace of Respect for the Aged Day?
- Osaka Prefecture
- Akita Prefecture
- Hyogo Prefecture
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Hyogo Prefecture
Pacific saury, a quintessential taste of autumn, has a certain physical characteristic. What is that characteristic?
- Gender changes
- does not lay eggs
- No stomach
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No stomach
Ohagi offered during the autumn equinoctial week and botamochi offered during the spring equinoctial week. They are actually the same thing, so why do they have different names?
- The difference between smooth red bean paste and chunky red bean paste
- Named after the plant that blooms around the equinoctial week (Ohigan)
- As it spread from the Kanto region to the Kansai region, botamochi came to be called ohagi.
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Named after the plant that blooms around the equinoctial week (Ohigan)
In September, there is an alias named after a certain plant. What is the plant?
- iris
- chrysanthemum
- cherry blossom
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chrysanthemum
It comes from the fact that chrysanthemums reach their peak viewing season, as in names like Kiku-zuki (Chrysanthemum Month), Kikumi-zuki (Chrysanthemum Viewing Month), and Kikuzaki-zuki (Chrysanthemum Blooming Month).
Which of the following holidays is not included in Silver Week?
- Respect for the Aged Day
- Autumnal Equinox Day
- Mountain Day
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Mountain Day
Mountain Day is on August 11 and is a summer holiday. Meanwhile, Silver Week occurs when dates such as Respect for the Aged Day and the Autumnal Equinox Day in mid-September align. Because Mountain Day falls at a different time, it is not included in Silver Week. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Mountain Day.'
