For Seniors: A Fun Association Game — Simple Word Play

Fish name

[Fish Encyclopedia: Saltwater Fish] List of Large Fish Sizes — Lunker and Shaku

Many older people might say, “When I was young, I often went fishing.” Some might even say, “I was a fisherman!” Those folks might have an advantage, but a game where you take turns naming fish sounds fun for everyone.

At some sushi restaurants, tea is served in large cups covered with the names of many fish.

Even if you’re not that interested, you can’t help but get absorbed in the kanji for different fish.

From sanma, sardines, tuna, and bonito to rare deep-sea fish and river fish, it’s a chance to feel like a kid again and have fun.

If you’re not very familiar with fish, it’s also a good idea to look at a fish picture book or field guide and chat about them.

actor’s name

[Showa] Film Actors: A Directory of 19 Handsome Leading Men from the Showa Era

Even among older people, there were surely those who had what we’d now call an “oshi,” saying things like “I’ve seen all of Setsuko Hara’s films” or “I used to collect newspaper clippings of Ken Uehara.” In the days before television, heroes and heroines were truly “silver screen stars,” whom you could only see at the movie theater.

Bringing up the names of such actors is likely to spark lively memories.

Once you start talking about films—like those by director Yasujiro Ozu or the Tora-san series—it seems the conversation would never end.

It would also be nice to hold popularity polls for actors or watch everyone’s favorite nostalgic films together.