[For Seniors] Lively two-choice trivia quiz. Handy to know and tidbits you'll want to share with others

National Foundation Day

Labor Thanksgiving Day is on November 23. Japan’s exact date of founding is unclear, but February 11 is the day Emperor Jimmu, the first emperor, acceded to the throne. Established in 1966, it was designated as a national holiday with the purpose of “reflecting on the founding of the nation and fostering a love of country.”

Morning of January 1

The character 「旦」 has the meaning of “morning,” so Gantan (元旦) refers to the morning of January 1, specifically the forenoon. Then you might wonder: what word refers to the entire day of January 1? In that case, you use Ganjitsu (元日). It’s a fun little fact you’ll want to share with others!

13 years old

The youngest person to reach the summit was American mountaineer Jordan Romero, who did so in 2010 at the age of 13 years and 10 months. Incidentally, the oldest summiteer is Japanese mountaineer Yuichiro Miura, who successfully reached the summit in 2013 at the age of 80. Both are incredible, aren’t they?

I have almost no subjective symptoms.

High blood pressure can lead to various illnesses, such as subarachnoid hemorrhage and myocardial infarction. If hypertension persists over the long term, it can also damage the kidneys. Despite these risks, hypertension typically has no noticeable symptoms. Be sure to check your blood pressure regularly and aim for a diet low in salt!

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.