For Seniors: Fun Activities in February — Celebrate Setsubun, Valentine’s Day, and Snow
In February, when the chill still lingers, how about spending some joyful time with activities that warm both body and soul? We’ve gathered plenty of smile-bringing ideas that capture the unique seasonal feel of February—from games themed around Setsubun and Valentine’s Day, to exercises you can do while seated, and even “snowball fights” using newspaper.
These activities can spark nostalgic memories, naturally liven up conversations with those around you, and help you feel good by moving your body—offering lots of positive effects to look forward to.
Precisely because it’s a cold season, please enjoy heartwarming moments indoors with safe, fun activities!
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[For Seniors] February Activities: Have Fun with Setsubun, Valentine’s Day, and Snow (41–50)
A Slightly Punny Setsubun Quiz
Serious, brain-teasing quizzes are fun, but here’s a lighthearted “slightly punny Setsubun quiz” you can enjoy with your guard down.
By weaving in wordplay related to Setsubun, ogres (oni), and beans, it naturally creates moments that make people chuckle.
Rather than focusing on right or wrong, the main reactions are “Ah, I see” and “That’s funny,” which lowers the barrier to participation and makes people think, “Maybe I’ll give it a try.” Laughter eases tension and encourages more conversation with others.
The content isn’t too difficult, so it’s perfect for opening a recreational activity or for a quick change of pace, and it will brighten up and enliven any Setsubun event.
Health-Boosting Setsubun Trivia Quiz
The “Get Healthy with Setsubun Trivia Quiz,” which lets you use your brain while enjoying Setsubun festivities, is an easy activity to incorporate into recreation for seniors.
By making questions about the origins and customs of Setsubun multiple-choice, they’re easier to answer intuitively and lower the barrier to participation.
The time spent looking at the options and thinking is just right, providing gentle mental stimulation.
When checking the answers, it’s likely to spark reminiscences like, “People today might not know this,” or “This is how it used to be.” With a wide variety of questions available, it’s easy to tailor them to participants, and this handy quiz collection works well for different group sizes and time frames.
Spot the differences as the photos change – Setsubun
We’d like to introduce a quiz that combines the fun of looking with the thrill of discovery: “Spot the Differences in a Changing Photo.” This quiz is all about the enjoyment of noticing parts that gradually change over time.
At first glance, there may not seem to be any big changes, but in fact certain elements are different.
You need to focus on specific points, which provides a good stimulus for concentration and attention.
By using Setsubun as the theme, participants will naturally discuss ideas—such as the positions of beans and oni (demons) or changes in color—creating opportunities for conversation and organically building teamwork as a recreational activity.
Setsubun 10-Question Quiz
This quiz collection lets you enjoy a wide range of content, from staple event topics to fun trivia.
With exactly 10 questions, the length is just right, making it easy to participate from start to finish.
Since the themes focus on familiar things like bean-throwing, oni (ogres), and ehomaki sushi rolls, it’s easier for seniors to answer and join with confidence.
Each question is separated, which makes it convenient to take breaks or include conversation in between.
After finishing all the questions, there’s a sense of accomplishment, making it a practical resource for enjoying Setsubun as a recreational activity.
Setsubun Quiz: Fun Trivia
This quiz lets you enjoy bite-sized trivia that will make you go “Wow!” It focuses on fun facts, such as the origins of Setsubun, surprising customs, and regional differences.
It not only makes the quiz enjoyable, but also serves as a conversation starter with others.
The questions aren’t too difficult, so older adults can participate with confidence.
By sharing trivia after revealing the correct answers, it sparks laughter, surprise, and learning.
It’s easy to use as a light brain exercise while enjoying seasonal events.
Memory Quiz: Ao Oni
This is a quiz where you look at an illustration, memorize it, and then enjoy recalling its details.
First, illustrations and information about the Blue Ogre (Aooni) are presented, and after a short pause, participants answer questions.
Taking a moment to think, “How was it again?” provides beneficial stimulation for the brain.
By changing the questions, it’s easy to adjust the difficulty, and offering hints along the way makes it accessible for everyone to join without pressure.
It’s perfect as a recreation activity for older adults, allowing them to enjoy the Setsubun atmosphere while participating.
Riddle: Which idiom does this represent?
We’d like to introduce a quiz called “What idiom does this represent?”, where you read a message from three words that include the character for ‘oni’ (demon) and figure out the answer.
Each set of characters, taken as-is, doesn’t form a real word.
However, if you focus on a certain character they share, the answer gradually comes into view.
Because you infer the meaning from the arrangement of the characters and the hints, it helps train not only knowledge but also your creativity.
The moment you get it, it feels refreshing—you’ll likely want to share it with others.
It’s a recommended quiz for Setsubun-themed content and for situations where you want to incorporate an intellectual activity.