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Around 1958 (Showa 33), which masked hero was popular among children at the time?

Who was the hero who became a hit around 1958 (Showa 33) and was popular among children at the time? As the progenitor of Japanese hero TV shows, this work had a major influence on later hero programs, so some people might recall it if they trace their memories of heroes.

The hint is a masked hero—someone whose identity is unknown, yet known to everyone.

The answer is Gekko Kamen.

His distinctive look—white turban and mask with black sunglasses—and the way he rode a motorcycle to save people were striking.

Even when facing villains, he wouldn’t inflict excessive harm; he was a hero with a strong conviction.

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kappamaki

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The second Monday of every October is Sports Day. Why was this date chosen?

The second Monday in October is designated as Sports Day, right? Do you know why it’s set on the second Monday of October? The answer is because the Tokyo Olympics were held on October 10, 1964.

By the way, when it was first established, it was called “Health and Sports Day” (Taiiku no Hi), but it was later changed to “Sports Day” through a legal revision.

In fact, Sports Day is also the first national holiday whose name includes an English word.

If you’re curious, try thinking of other holidays as well.

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This event, held in Kyoto every year on August 16th, involves lighting fires on the mountains in the sequence of “Daimonji,” “Myoho,” “Funagata,” “Hidari Daimonji,” and “Toriigata.” What is this event called?

What is the name of the event in which fires are lit on the mountains in Kyoto every year on August 16, in the order of “Daimonji,” “Myōhō,” “Funagata,” “Hidari Daimonji,” and “Toriigata”? The answer is “Gozan no Okuribi.” It is a famous traditional summer event in Kyoto, held to send off the spirits of Obon.

Every year, many people visit Kyoto as tourists to see this event.

It is often broadcast on television, and the characters of fire flickering in the darkness are beautiful and feel very powerful.

It’s an Obon event that many would want to see at least once.

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Hinamatsuri Spot-the-Difference Quiz

4 spot-the-difference quizzes! Brain-training challenge! Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) quiz!

How about a spot-the-difference game that’s effective as brain training for seniors? Here’s a “Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) Spot-the-Difference” activity we recommend for March.

In spot-the-difference, you temporarily memorize the correct picture, right? By using that correct picture as a reference to find the differences, it’s said to be effective for training memory, observation, and concentration.

You can find spot-the-difference pictures online or prepare printed images—one of the nice things about this quiz is that it doesn’t require much effort.

Of course, you can also create a large spot-the-difference illustration in advance and put it up on a whiteboard or similar surface for everyone to enjoy.

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Nakajima Junko

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Showa Quiz

[Showa Quiz: 10 Questions] Let’s Look Back on the Nostalgic Showa Era! Introducing Fun Multiple-Choice Questions [Brain Training for Seniors]

Showa Quiz is an effective way to stimulate the brains of older adults who lived through the Showa era.

By revisiting the quiz, they can reaffirm the events and trends of the years they experienced.

It enriches emotional reminiscence, strengthens memory, and creates opportunities for interaction with other visitors.

The feeling of nostalgia is said to bring various benefits to the brain, such as reducing stress, increasing happiness and helping maintain brain health, and fostering a more positive outlook toward one’s future self.

Crossword puzzle

Brain training for seniors! Fun crossword puzzles (vol. 0046) #BrainTraining #BrainTrainingTime #BrainTrainingGame #BrainTeaser #DementiaPrevention #Seniors #Crossword #CrosswordPuzzle

When it comes to brain training, you can’t go wrong with the classic crossword puzzle.

Many older adults probably enjoy solving crosswords, too.

You might picture large puzzles with dozens of squares, but even a five-square puzzle—like one where you look for three-letter words that share the same second letter—is still a perfectly good crossword.

It’s great to prepare crosswords of varying difficulty levels to match the time available and participants’ preferences.

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Hane Keisuke

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Brain-Training Rhythm Exercises

[Activate Your Brain] At-Home Brain-Training Rhythm Exercises

On days when the rain keeps falling, you might not be able to go out and end up lacking exercise.

At times like that, try refreshing your mind and body with “brain-training rhythm exercises.” The classic move is the open–close hand exercise where you switch the shapes of your right and left hands.

If you add finger positions that aren’t used in rock-paper-scissors, the difficulty jumps up.

Recommended options are the OK sign made with your index finger and thumb, and the thumbs-up sign.

If you want to use your whole body, try an exercise where you follow the shape of your right arm—it’s a fun way to move while engaging your brain.

You can also take inspiration from comedy acts like Fujisaki Market’s “La La La Lai Exercise” and COWCOW’s “Atarimae Taiso” to make your workout time more enjoyable!