[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.
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[For Seniors] Brain Training with January Quizzes: Have Fun with New Year and Winter Trivia (21–30)
Mnemonics! January Events Quiz
Even on ordinary days that we pass without much thought, various shops and industries may have established some kind of anniversary.
This is a quiz that encourages you to think about why those anniversaries were set on those particular dates and to deepen your understanding of them.
In addition to dates that are important to companies, some are chosen based on puns made from the numbers in the date, so pay attention to how the numbers sound.
After getting familiar with the wordplay-style quizzes, it could be fun to think of other dates that might work as puns as well.
New Year’s Trivia Quiz
Do you know exactly how long the New Year period lasts? In Japan, “Oshōgatsu” refers to the first month of the year—in other words, the entire month from January 1 to 31! Even for matters we encounter every year, such as “When is Gantan (New Year’s Day)?” and “What should you avoid doing on Gantan?”, many people surprisingly go through life without really knowing.
Older adults who have valued Japanese customs may be well-versed in these topics, but it might be a good idea to review them in a quiz format as brain training.
Obscure Kanji Associated with Winter
This is a quiz that presents difficult-to-read kanji related to winter.
Things you see in winter and seasonal foods are big hints, since they’re tied to the season.
Even words we casually use can become tricky when written in kanji, so you might make new discoveries through the quiz.
It may be clear to start with simple, easy-to-read kanji combinations and then move on to more difficult items, such as those that can be rewritten as a single character.
Many types of snowfall—like sleet (mizore) and hail (arare)—are written with single kanji, so it could be interesting to present these consecutively as well.
Winter Wildflower Quiz
There’s a handy app specialized for plants that lets you photograph a leaf from a flower or plant and instantly tells you its name—truly revolutionary.
With this, anyone can be a plant expert.
It’s a bit chilly, but on sunny days why not go outside, observe winter flowers, and quiz each other? It’s a great digital detox too, so I’m sure it’ll make for a wonderful day.
On days you can’t go out, there are people who upload flower-and-plant quizzes on video sites, so checking those out could be fun as well.
Starting with a “seven-herb porridge” plant-identification contest sounds especially entertaining!
New Year’s Riddle Quiz
Because New Year’s is an annual event, there may be habits we’ve been following without giving them much thought.
This quiz invites you to look back at the customs practiced during the New Year and learn the meanings behind them.
By understanding the significance of classic games, decorations, and more, the wish for a good start to the year becomes even more emphasized.
Everyday or habitual practices may also be ones you’ve learned incorrectly, so this is a perfect opportunity to set the record straight.