![[For Seniors] Brain-training quizzes for January: Let’s have fun with New Year and winter trivia](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/dfwaOT7x0oY/maxresdefault.webp)
[For Seniors] Brain-training quizzes for January: Let’s have fun with New Year and winter trivia
January, the month that welcomes a brand-new year, is the perfect time to reset and give your brain a good workout.
In this article, we’ve prepared plenty of January-only quizzes: fun trivia about the New Year, spot-the-difference puzzles themed around winter scenery, and even tricky winter-related kanji.
As you tackle these seasonally rich challenges, you may find nostalgic memories resurfacing and catch yourself saying “I see!” at newfound insights—there’s a delightful time waiting for you.
Enjoy some brain-boosting stimulation in a warm, friendly atmosphere with your family and friends.
[For Seniors] Brain Training with January Quizzes: Get Excited with New Year and Winter Trivia (1–10)
Proverb Quiz
Let’s try a quiz about proverbs.
This quiz features classic proverbs that everyone has probably heard at least once.
You’ll see illustrations representing the proverbs and questions with some parts missing, so try to imagine which proverb they point to as you think.
It’s a multiple-choice format with three options, making it easy for everyone from children to seniors to take on, and it also explains the meanings of the proverbs, so it’s a great learning opportunity.
We may not use many proverbs in everyday life, but it never hurts to know them—so let’s deepen our knowledge.
Rearrangement Quiz: Speaking of Winter
The rearrangement quiz involves putting the given hiragana characters into the correct order.
In this quiz video, the theme is words associated with winter.
It starts off easy with four characters, but as the quiz goes on, the number of characters increases and it gets more difficult.
Hints are provided, so if you’re unsure, use them to help you think.
Since all the words are related to winter, keeping that in mind may help certain questions click.
Note that there may be more than one correct answer for a given puzzle, so please be careful.
New Year’s holiday quiz
When it comes to the year-end and New Year period, there’s the year-end wrap-up at work, a big cleanup, and then right away the New Year—Oshogatsu—arrives.
This quiz gathers questions related to that festive season.
The formats vary—multiple-choice, true-or-false, and more—but since you can simply choose answers, people of all ages can enjoy it.
It also teaches the meanings and origins of things like the zodiac, New Year’s decorations, and osechi cuisine, making it educational and a great opportunity to rediscover Japanese traditions.
Winter kigo: Difficult Kanji Quiz
We present a quiz of difficult-to-read kanji featuring winter kigo (seasonal words).
Since kigo are often used in the world of haiku, those who enjoy haiku may find it easier to answer.
That said, because these are hard-to-read kanji, solid knowledge of kanji itself is also important.
Hints like “It’s a word that starts with ◯” will be provided, so refer to them if you get stuck.
At the end, the answers are given along with explanations of each word’s meaning.
Enjoy the quiz while expanding your vocabulary and deepening your understanding of kigo.
20 Winter Multiple-Choice Quiz Questions
Let’s take on a quiz all about winter! It’s packed with questions that let you enjoy the season from many angles—snow, constellations, winter sports, seasonal foods, New Year’s traditions, and more.
As you have fun with the quiz, you’ll deepen your knowledge of all kinds of winter-related facts.
There are also plenty of fun tidbits that can spark lively conversation, so you can enjoy chatting while tackling the quiz with family and friends.
All questions are presented in a three-choice multiple-choice format.
Winter flavors: Crab Quiz
Delicious whether in a hot pot or grilled! Let us introduce a quiz about crabs, the quintessential taste of winter.
Most people know about crabs and have probably eaten them.
But if asked how many legs they have or how many species there are, could you answer right away? Take this opportunity to enjoy the quiz and deepen your knowledge of crabs.
You might discover surprising facts you didn’t know, making winter crab meals even more enjoyable and conversation-worthy!
Which way is Mount Fuji? Quiz
Mt.
Fuji is said to bring good luck if it appears in your first dream of the year.
In this quiz, two photos will be shown—try to guess which one is Mt.
Fuji.
Some questions are easy and you’ll know right away, but others are so similar that it’s hard to tell which is Mt.
Fuji.
Can you find all the images of Mt.
Fuji, a symbol of Japan? To get the right answers, you’ll need to pay attention not only to the shape of the mountain but also to the surrounding scenery.
It’s surprising that there are mountains so similar, isn’t it?
Shadow Play Story: Silhouette Quiz
It’s a silhouette quiz where you look at shadow pictures and guess what they are.
Many of the questions can be identified at a glance, making it easy for children and seniors to enjoy.
Is the theme sports? It looks like it features equipment used in sports that everyone knows well.
Since we usually recognize things in color, we can get thrown off when they’re in black and white, but if you stay calm and think it through, the answer should come into view.
Pay close attention to the finer details of the silhouettes and try to figure out the answers.
Ultra-difficult Spot the Difference: Winter Winter Sports Special
Compare the two pictures and find all the differences.
There are four stages—Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Challenge—so it’s perfect for testing your skills.
As you go, keep count of how many differences you can spot in each puzzle.
Your rank will be determined by the number you find: Ordinary, Master, Superhuman… So, which rank did you get? All the illustrations shown have a wintry theme, so enjoy the quiz while getting a feel for the season.
New Year Trivia Quiz
Here’s a quiz about New Year’s! Most things associated with the New Year carry meanings that are fitting for the moment we welcome it.
However, many people may not fully understand them, even if they have a vague sense that there’s meaning behind things like kite flying, what you must not do on New Year’s Day, or the wishes imbued in kuri-kinton (sweet chestnut and mashed sweet potato).
If you enjoy learning through a quiz, it can serve not only as brain training but also as a chance to deepen your understanding of Japanese customs.
