A 10-times quiz that’s super popular with kids even in childcare!

water

The correct answer is “water.” After saying “Momotaro” ten times, you might find yourself wanting to say “peach,” right? By the way, the prefecture famous for Momotaro is Okayama. This area is known as the place that inspired the original Momotaro folktale. Be sure to remember this when you visit Okayama Prefecture.

elephant

The correct answer for the animal with a long nose is the elephant. Giraffes are animals with long necks. They’re similar, so it’s easy to mix them up—please be careful! Also, elephants have emotions similar to humans and are known to express feelings like sadness and compassion for others.

grilled fish

The correct answer is “grilled fish.” It makes you want to say taiyaki, doesn’t it? Did you know that fish have ages, too? In fact, you can tell a fish’s age by looking at its scales. Next time you see a fish, try taking a closer look! You might even have fun counting the scales.

rhino

The correct answer is “rhinoceros.” Rhinos have very poor eyesight and rely on their sense of taste and hearing to live. Rhinos have hooves and are in the same group as cattle and deer. By the way, hippos do not have horns. They have two small horn-like things on top of their heads, but these are not horns—they are a hippo’s ears.

Apple

After saying 'mato' ten times, when someone asks, 'What's a red fruit?', you can’t help but want to say 'tomato,' right? The correct answer is 'apple.'

kappa

The correct answer is 'kappa' (raincoat). When it rains, we go outside with an umbrella or wearing a raincoat so we don’t get wet, right? Some children really love rainy days! Try finding ways to enjoy rainy days together with your kids. You might discover something new.

Snail

The correct answer is “snail.” A snail’s shell isn’t something it merely rides on; it’s firmly connected to its body, and important organs are inside the shell. Slugs and snails are completely different creatures. Please don’t try to remove the shell—just watch over them gently!