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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

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We’ll introduce trivia about culture and everyday life—things you think you know but actually might not—in a four-choice quiz format! You can have fun learning interesting facts about Japan and the world with your family and friends.

With answers that will make you say, “Wow!”, it’s sure to get everyone excited! Let’s uncover the secrets behind the things we use and see every day by solving quizzes.

So, how many questions can you answer?

Food and Cooking Trivia (1–10)

Which vegetable was developed for airplane in-flight meals?

avocado
cherry tomato
paprika
Brussels sprouts

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cherry tomato

Because the moisture released from sliced tomatoes can spoil other vegetables in in-flight meals, cherry tomatoes were served instead.

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What was sugar used for in the past?

headache medicine
cold medicine
stomachache medicine
antipyretic

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cold medicine

It is said that sugar was introduced to Japan from China during the Nara period. Sugar was valued as a cold remedy for curing illnesses.

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What does “arare” in ochazuke seasoning mean?

It has a good texture.
It smells good.
Moisture prevention
The colors of a meal

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Moisture prevention

When instant ochazuke mix first went on sale, the technology for sealing packets wasn’t yet advanced. To prevent moisture in the food, arare (rice crackers) were included as a desiccant—that’s how it started.

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Originally, taiyaki wasn’t shaped like a sea bream; what shape was it?

bear
turtle
chick
cat

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turtle

Originally, it was sold as a ceramic piece in the shape of a turtle. It also became the motif for taiyaki, which carries the meaning of good fortune.

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At sushi restaurants, soy sauce is called by the name of a certain color. What color is it?

Midori
red
Kuro
Murasaki

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Murasaki

There are various theories as to why soy sauce is called “murasaki.” One says it’s because the term “purple” used to refer to a reddish-brown color. Another claims that in the Edo period soy sauce was very expensive and thus was named after the color purple, which symbolized nobility. There are other theories as well, so if you’re curious, try looking them up.

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