[For Seniors] Let's Have Fun with a Two-Option Trivia Quiz!

Friday

There are various theories as to why Friday became Curry Day in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, but the most well-known is that it’s to prevent people from losing track of the days of the week. When sailing at sea or working on submarines, the scenery doesn’t change and people can lose their sense of what day it is, so Curry Day was introduced to prevent that.

Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion)

The answer is Kinkaku-ji. Kinkaku-ji was built in 1397 by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. In contrast, construction of Ginkaku-ji was begun later, in 1482, by Ashikaga Yoshimasa. Kinkaku-ji is known for its dazzling, luxurious appearance, whereas Ginkaku-ji embodies the spirit of wabi-sabi and gives a more subdued impression. Both are places you should visit at least once.

summer

Winter melon is a vegetable that is in season during the summer. Because harvested winter melons keep well and can be stored until winter, they came to be called “winter melon.” Some people may have mistakenly thought it was a winter vegetable because “winter” is in the name. It’s interesting once you know the origin, isn’t it?

42℃

The answer is 42°C. Many thermometers are designed to measure the normal human body temperature range, which is typically from about 35°C to 42°C. For this reason, the maximum measurable temperature of a thermometer is generally 42°C.

Hakata Station to Shin-Osaka Station

The answer is Hakata Station to Shin-Osaka Station. While the distance from Tokyo Station to Osaka Station by Shinkansen is 556.4 kilometers, the distance from Hakata Station to Shin-Osaka Station is 618.5 kilometers. Why not use this quiz as a chance to reminisce and share stories about the places you’ve traveled to?

female

All worker ants are female. In ant societies, the queen lays eggs, and most workers are born female and handle tasks such as nest maintenance and foraging. Male ants are born only during the breeding season and are destined to die after mating.

Breaking

The answer is breakin’. Breakin’ refers to breakdancing, and rugby has already been adopted as an Olympic sport. By the way, in addition to breakin’, the events newly added for the Paris 2024 Olympics include skateboarding, surfing, and sport climbing.