[For Seniors] Recommended for Brain Training! Nostalgic Showa-Era Quiz

In 1977 (Showa 52), Japan successfully launched its first meteorological satellite. What was the name of this weather satellite?

A weather satellite is a satellite that observes various weather-related data from space.

These satellites, which are useful for weather and disaster forecasting, are also launched from Japan.

So, what is the name of the satellite that Japan first successfully launched in 1977 (Showa 52)? It might be easier if you think of a flower that symbolizes summer in Japan.

The answer is “Himawari” (sunflower).

Named after the flower that turns its face toward the sun, Himawari is Japan’s representative series of weather satellites, with multiple generations launched since the first.

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In what year of the Showa era did the 10,000-yen note first appear?

The first 10,000-yen note was issued in 1958 (Showa 33), featuring Prince Shotoku on the front and a phoenix on the back.

Many people—not just the elderly—may have a faint memory of it.

Subsequently, along with the period of rapid economic growth, the circulation of the 10,000-yen note increased significantly.

Who is the one of the New Gosanke who debuted with “Hakata Miren,” released on May 1, 1971 (Showa 46)?

In the Showa era, the entertainment world flourished, and many idols emerged who sent the public into a frenzy.

Among those idols, let’s focus on male idols: who is the person known as one of the “New Big Three,” who debuted with the single “Hakata Miren,” released on May 1, 1971 (Showa 46)? He also appeared in the 1971 NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen as the youngest participant at the time and has accolades such as the Japan Record Award.

The answer is Goro Noguchi—an idol who, alongside Hiromi Go and Hideki Saijo, helped define an era.

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What was the other event, besides men’s judo, that became an official discipline at the Tokyo Olympics held in 1964?

The Tokyo Olympics held in 1964 were a significant event in Japan’s history, and many developments—including transportation improvements—got underway from that point.

At those Tokyo Olympics, what sport became an official event alongside men’s judo? Many people might recognize the answer when they hear the phrase that spread from that sport: “Witches of the Orient.” The answer is volleyball.

While judo was only for men, volleyball was added as an official event for both men and women, and the women’s volleyball team was nicknamed the “Witches of the Orient.”

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What was written on the placard when Japan participated in the Olympics for the first time in 1912?

The placards carried by athletes during the opening parade display the names of their countries.

The designs, which often incorporate elements of the host nation’s culture and characteristics, also draw attention.

At the Tokyo Olympics held in 2021, a design inspired by manga speech bubbles was adopted and became a hot topic.

Now, regarding these placards—one of the highlights of the Olympics—when Japan first participated in the Games, the placard read “NIPPON.” Although there were suggestions to use “JAPAN” or the Japanese characters for Japan, “NIPPON” was ultimately chosen.

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