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[For Seniors] Take on the Setsubun Quiz! A comprehensive collection of diverse quizzes, including trivia, true-or-false, and spot-the-difference.
When it comes to Setsubun, most people think of bean-throwing and ehomaki, but surprisingly few may know the detailed origins and customs behind them.Why do we throw beans?What is the true meaning of Setsubun?…If you could learn the answers to those questions while having fun in a quiz format, this year’s Setsubun might become an even more special day.This time, we’re introducing a collection of quizzes about Setsubun.We’ve included a wide variety, from trivia and fun facts to true-or-false quizzes and silhouette quizzes!Try exchanging questions among seniors or using them in large-group recreation—enjoy a lively time that exercises the mind and sparks conversation.
[For Seniors] Take on the Setsubun Quiz! A comprehensive collection of various quizzes—trivia, true-or-false, spot-the-difference, and more (1–10)
A Slightly Punny Setsubun Quiz
Serious, brain-teasing quizzes are fun, but here’s a lighthearted “slightly punny Setsubun quiz” you can enjoy with your guard down.
By weaving in wordplay related to Setsubun, ogres (oni), and beans, it naturally creates moments that make people chuckle.
Rather than focusing on right or wrong, the main reactions are “Ah, I see” and “That’s funny,” which lowers the barrier to participation and makes people think, “Maybe I’ll give it a try.” Laughter eases tension and encourages more conversation with others.
The content isn’t too difficult, so it’s perfect for opening a recreational activity or for a quick change of pace, and it will brighten up and enliven any Setsubun event.
Difficult Kanji Quiz Featuring Demons
We would like to introduce a brain-teasing quiz you can enjoy in the spirit of Setsubun: the “Difficult Kanji Quiz Featuring Oni.” Kanji and words that include the character for “oni” may look familiar, but when asked how to read them, they can be surprisingly tricky.
Taking time to look at them anew and think things through provides good stimulation for the brain and sparks conversation like “We learned this long ago,” or “This is the first time I’ve seen this.” The sense of satisfaction when you get the answer right makes it easier to remember as knowledge.
It’s also easy for older adults to participate in, making it a recreational activity that adds an intellectual touch to Setsubun events.
Health-Boosting Setsubun Trivia Quiz
The “Get Healthy with Setsubun Trivia Quiz,” which lets you use your brain while enjoying Setsubun festivities, is an easy activity to incorporate into recreation for seniors.
By making questions about the origins and customs of Setsubun multiple-choice, they’re easier to answer intuitively and lower the barrier to participation.
The time spent looking at the options and thinking is just right, providing gentle mental stimulation.
When checking the answers, it’s likely to spark reminiscences like, “People today might not know this,” or “This is how it used to be.” With a wide variety of questions available, it’s easy to tailor them to participants, and this handy quiz collection works well for different group sizes and time frames.
Setsubun Silhouette Quiz
The Setsubun Silhouette Quiz, where you choose the item that matches a black silhouette, is an easy-to-understand recreation activity that even older adults can enjoy because it focuses on thinking by looking at shapes.
By using silhouettes related to Setsubun—such as ogres (oni), beans, and wooden measuring boxes (masu)—it offers a seasonal feel and can be enjoyed by small or large groups.
It’s appealing because participants can join without detailed knowledge and answer intuitively.
During the answer reveal, conversations like “That one was easy” or “This one is tricky” naturally arise, helping spark interaction with others.
Visual quizzes also help maintain concentration and are recommended as a recreational activity that stimulates the brain while being fun.
Spot the differences: Setsubun – 4 questions
It’s fun to compare pictures and spot the differences, and because it can be enjoyed by individuals or large groups, it’s easy to incorporate as a recreational activity for seniors.
Using familiar themes like Setsubun bean-throwing, ogres, and ehomaki helps participants engage while having fun.
The process of finding small mistakes develops observation skills and serves as a mental workout.
There’s also a sense of achievement when you find the correct answers, and the answer-checking phase naturally sparks conversation with others—another appealing aspect.
It’s a recreation activity you can enjoy while fully experiencing the atmosphere of Setsubun.
Setsubun Quiz: Nationwide Surname Ranking
This is a quiz that anyone can easily join, using familiar Japanese surnames as its theme.
For example, participants are asked to guess which is more common: surnames containing characters related to Setsubun, such as “oni” (demon) or “fuku” (good fortune), or those containing “soto” (outside) or “uchi” (inside).
As people answer while making predictions, encountering surnames they recognize creates a sense of closeness, and it often leads to conversations about old acquaintances or local topics—another charm of this quiz.
There is both surprise and a sense of satisfaction when learning the correct answers, and because it stimulates memory and imagination while being fun, it’s well-suited for recreational activities for older adults.
Spot the differences as the photos change – Setsubun
We’d like to introduce a quiz that combines the fun of looking with the thrill of discovery: “Spot the Differences in a Changing Photo.” This quiz is all about the enjoyment of noticing parts that gradually change over time.
At first glance, there may not seem to be any big changes, but in fact certain elements are different.
You need to focus on specific points, which provides a good stimulus for concentration and attention.
By using Setsubun as the theme, participants will naturally discuss ideas—such as the positions of beans and oni (demons) or changes in color—creating opportunities for conversation and organically building teamwork as a recreational activity.