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[For Seniors] Spring-themed quizzes: Fun trivia questions that help prevent dementia while you solve them

When you feel the arrival of spring, conversations naturally blossom with seasonal topics like flowers, wildlife, and food.

We’ve put together a collection of quizzes all about the warm spring season.

From flower names and famous cherry blossom spots to spring-only vegetables and traditional Japanese sweets, there’s a wide variety of questions—perfect for recreation and brain training for seniors.

Why not solve the quizzes together while enjoying conversation with those around you? Through spring-themed quizzes, you might discover something new even in familiar scenery.

Feel free to give them a try!

[For Seniors] Spring-Themed Quiz: Fun Trivia Questions That Also Help Prevent Dementia (21–30)

Which of the following vegetables are in season in spring?

Which of the following vegetables are in season in spring?
  1. asparagus
  2. pumpkin
  3. sweet potato
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asparagus

Asparagus is a vegetable that comes into season in spring, around April to June, and you can enjoy it fresh when spring arrives. In some regions it’s harvested in winter, but it’s said to taste best from spring through summer.

At how many blossoms on a single cherry tree is the cherry blossom blooming declaration made?

At how many blossoms on a single cherry tree is the cherry blossom blooming declaration made?
  1. 1 to 2 wheels
  2. 3 to 4 wheels
  3. 5–6 blooms
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5–6 blooms

The flowering declaration is issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Which item is familiar to Japanese elementary school students and also attracting attention from adults overseas?

Which item is familiar to Japanese elementary school students and also attracting attention from adults overseas?
  1. bento box
  2. indoor shoes
  3. randoseru (Japanese elementary school backpack)
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randoseru (Japanese elementary school backpack)

A randoseru is a traditional backpack used by Japanese elementary school students for commuting to and from school. In Japan, it’s recognized as something that elementary schoolers wear, but in recent years its design and durability have been appreciated overseas, and it’s reportedly gaining attention as a fashion item for adults as well.

Bonito (skipjack tuna) is in season in spring and autumn, but what is the spring bonito called?

Bonito (skipjack tuna) is in season in spring and autumn, but what is the spring bonito called?
  1. spring bonito
  2. first skipjack (bonito) of the season
  3. returning skipjack (autumn fatty bonito)
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first skipjack (bonito) of the season

Incidentally, katsuo (bonito) in autumn is called 'modori-gatsuo' (returning bonito).

Bamboo shoots are in season in spring, but which part of the bamboo shoot is the part we usually eat?

Bamboo shoots are in season in spring, but which part of the bamboo shoot is the part we usually eat?
  1. root
  2. stem
  3. leaf
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stem

It grows buried in the soil, but the part that is commonly eaten is actually the stem.

How are the new onions that appear in spring different from regular onions?

How are the new onions that appear in spring different from regular onions?
  1. Onions that were produced for the first time that year.
  2. Onions shipped immediately after harvest
  3. It’s a different variety from a regular onion.
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Onions shipped immediately after harvest

While regular onions are dried for about a month after harvest, new onions are shipped immediately, so they are juicy and have a milder pungency.

What are the tiny seeds on springtime strawberries?

What are the tiny seeds on springtime strawberries?
  1. fruit
  2. seed
  3. Unknown yet
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fruit

Actually, each of those tiny pieces is a fruit, and the surrounding red part is called the receptacle, which is the base of the stamens.