[For Seniors] Quizzes That Capture June: A Collection of Trivia and Fun Facts

What other colors does asparagus come in besides green?

Easy to make! I grew white asparagus and ate it raw / How to grow white asparagus

The question is: What other colors does asparagus come in besides green? At the supermarket, you mostly see green.

Many of you might be surprised to learn there are other colors.

The answer to the quiz is “white.” In fact, the green asparagus we often see grows in the sunlight, while white asparagus grows without exposure to the sun.

Each type has its own characteristics: green is rich in nutrients, and white has a softer texture and is easier to eat.

Even older adults might feel inclined to try white asparagus.

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Where is the birthplace of the world’s first folding umbrella?

Knirps Brand Introduction | Knirps is the byword for folding umbrellas, born in Germany.

When it comes to the rainy season in Japan, it basically means lots of rain, and you’re more likely to get caught in sudden showers.

That’s where a folding umbrella comes in handy—an item you’ll want to keep tucked in your bag during this time of year.

Since it’s an essential tool for getting through the season, why not learn more about folding umbrellas and grow a bit fonder of them? Folding umbrellas were invented in Germany in 1928, then spread and became established around the world.

It’s said that they arrived in Japan in the 1950s, and through continuous improvements, they’ve long been cherished as a useful item for unexpected rain.

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What animal is said to bring rain when it washes its face?

Various cats washing their faces — the cat washes her face —

To check whether it will rain that day, most people probably use the weather forecast.

Before such convenient tools became available, people predicted the arrival of rain in various ways.

Animals are sensitive to changes in nature, and there are many animal behaviors said to be signs of impending rain.

One classic example is the saying that if a cat washes its face, it will rain.

When a cat rubs its face, it’s believed to be feeling stressed by changes in air pressure and humidity as rain approaches.

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What fish can be eaten in Kagawa Prefecture in June?

Make 100 servings of dojo-jiru (loach soup) in a large stockpot! How to make dojo-jiru, the prototype of Sanuki udon

When it comes to fish you can eat in Kagawa Prefecture in June, what comes to mind? Only some Kagawa locals or true fish connoisseurs might be able to answer! The answer to this quiz is “dojo” (loach)! It’s said that loach are at their most delicious from June to July, just before spawning, and they’re characterized by being lighter and less fatty than eel.

In some parts of Kagawa, a local specialty called “dojo-jiru” (loach soup)—in which loach are simmered in a pot with burdock root, eggplant, taro, udon, and other ingredients—is widely enjoyed.

Loach are also considered a stamina-boosting food.

If you pose this as a quiz and the conversation starts to take off, you might find yourself craving some!

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From which country is the deity that is the origin of the June bride tradition?

[Life in Italy] A Wedding at the Neighborhood Church! June Bride / Marriage in Italy

As the phrase “June bride” suggests, it is said that holding a wedding in June will bring a happy married life.

In Japan, June often evokes the damp, rainy-season image, but in many European countries it marks the start of the dry season, making it an ideal time for weddings; thus, June weddings became established there.

It is also said that “June bride” traces back to Juno, a goddess appearing in ancient Roman mythology, in present-day Italy.

As the goddess who protects marriage and childrearing, and the origin of the word “June,” holding a wedding in June in honor of this goddess is considered auspicious.

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