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

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At day service centers and other senior facilities, staff plan daily recreational activities to ensure residents have fun.

Many staff members are likely looking for activities that help stimulate both mind and body.

With that in mind, we’d like to introduce some June-themed quizzes.

They help participants feel the season, and in a quiz format, they stimulate the brain and can contribute to dementia prevention.

Quizzes also deepen communication among residents, so they’re highly recommended.

Please use this article as a reference.

[For Seniors] Quiz to Feel June: General Knowledge & Trivia Questions (21–30)

What kind of day does the summer solstice refer to?

The summer solstice, one of the 24 solar terms.

It’s the phrase you’ll notice when you turn the calendar during this season.

You’ve probably seen or heard it before, but do you know exactly what day the “summer solstice” refers to? The answer is… the day with the longest daylight hours.

On this day, when the sun climbs high in the sky and the bright hours stretch on, we mark a major turning point in the seasons.

Knowing this makes the feeling of summer more tangible.

As you enjoy the long daylight, take a moment to sense the shifting of the seasons.

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When is the day for summer greeting cards?

These days, sending greetings by postcard may have become less common.

Still, when some people see a postcard that says “Shochu-omimai moshiagemasu” (summer greetings), do they think, “Ah, summer has arrived”? Also, June 15 is designated as Shochu-omimai Day.

The period for sending shochu-omimai is generally from around July 7, the solar term Shōsho (Lesser Heat), until the day before around August 7, the start of Risshū (Beginning of Autumn).

So where does June 15 come from? It turns out that on June 15, 1950, the Ministry of Posts first began selling special postcards for summer greetings.

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What do you call the practice of changing uniforms according to the season, which often takes place in June and October?

Japan has four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—and we switch between short sleeves and long sleeves depending on the weather.

Many people also swap out the clothes in their closets and dressers in June, when it gets hotter, and in October, when it gets colder.

Here’s a question: what do you call the practice of changing uniforms according to the season, often done in June and October? The answer is “koromogae,” or seasonal wardrobe change.

October is the time when we transition from summer uniforms to winter uniforms.

Let’s make sure to do koromogae properly so we don’t catch a cold during the change of seasons.

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What other colors does asparagus come in besides green?

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What other colors does asparagus come in besides green?

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?

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

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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