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[For Seniors] Brain-training quizzes for January: Let’s have fun with New Year and winter trivia

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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)

Winter flavors: Crab Quiz

[For Senior Care Facilities • Quiz • Brain Training] Winter Delicacy: Crab Quiz is ready! 🦀 Please try it together!!!

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!

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Which way is Mount Fuji? Quiz

[Surprisingly tricky?] Which way is Mount Fuji? [Common-sense quiz]

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?

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Shadow Play Story: Silhouette Quiz

[Senior Brain Training Silhouette Quiz] Shadow Play Story 15 – Perfect for senior care activities and brain training, by Fukukuru

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.

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Ultra-difficult Spot the Difference: Winter Winter Sports Special

Spot the Difference Brain Training: Senior-Friendly Quiz - Winter Sports Special to Stimulate the Brain

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.

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New Year Trivia Quiz

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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.

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