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[For Seniors] Tanabata Trivia Quiz: Simple and Fun
Here’s a fun, lively trivia quiz that’s perfect for the Tanabata season.
It’s designed mainly with easy questions so that older adults can enjoy it without difficulty.
Spend a smile-filled time with family and friends as you learn about the origins and customs of Tanabata through the quiz.
It also helps stimulate the brain and sparks conversation, making it ideal for gatherings and recreational settings.
Enjoy the seasonal atmosphere and try this easy-to-join quiz that everyone can participate in.
[For Seniors] Tanabata Trivia Quiz: Simple and Fun (1–10)
What do people eat on Tanabata?
- Yaki Udon
- somen (thin Japanese wheat noodles)
- Shio Ramen
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somen (thin Japanese wheat noodles)
On Tanabata, there has long been a custom of eating somen noodles. The noodles are likened to the Milky Way, and the practice has roots in ancient Chinese traditions. They are considered a perfect food for Tanabata, imbued with the hope that wishes will reach the heavens.
In which prefecture is the Tanabata Museum, called the “Tanabata Museum,” located?
- Kanagawa Prefecture
- Hyogo Prefecture
- Miyagi Prefecture
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Miyagi Prefecture
The Tanabata Museum is the first museum in Japan to feature a permanent exhibition of Tanabata decorations, and it is located inside the Kanezaki Sasakama-kan in Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai City. Here, visitors can enjoy displays of lavish Tanabata decorations actually used in the Sendai Tanabata Festival, as well as exhibits on Tanabata culture from the Edo period to the present day.
What is Tanabata?
- loom
- washing machine
- tiller
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loom
The word “Tanabata” was originally written as “Tanabata (棚機)” and referred to the loom used for weaving and the weaving work itself.
What is another name for Tanabata?
- river festival
- Encounter Festival
- Star Festival
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Star Festival
The answer is the Star Festival. Tanabata is also called the “Star Festival” because it is a celebration based on the legend of the stars Orihime and Hikoboshi. Since people make wishes upon the shining stars in the sky, it is cherished as a day to honor the stars.
What do you wear on Tanabata?
- kimono
- yukata
- Not decided
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yukata
The answer is a yukata. On Tanabata, many people wear yukata to match the atmosphere of summer festivals. A yukata is a light, cool kimono perfect for summer, and it looks festive as well. Spending the Tanabata night in a yukata, gazing up at the night sky and making wishes upon the stars, makes the evening feel special.
How many different colors of tanzaku are there in total?
- two colors
- 5 colors
- 10 colors
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5 colors
The answer is five colors. The Tanzaku strips for Tanabata come in five colors: blue, red, yellow, white, and black. This is based on the ancient natural philosophy of the Five Elements (Gogyo), with each color carrying its own meaning.
Which of the following is Hikoboshi’s job?
- lumberjack
- carpenter
- cowherd
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cowherd
The answer is “cowherd.” Hikoboshi is a hardworking young man who tends cattle. On the west side of the Milky Way, he diligently raised his cows. However, after marrying Orihime, he spent all his time playing, so the heavenly gods separated him to the other side of the Milky Way. Now he can meet Orihime only on the Tanabata day.