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[Childcare] Fun! Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) Quiz Roundup

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

Enjoy Hinamatsuri, Japan’s traditional festival! Here are fun quiz ideas you can use in childcare to get kids excited and engaged.

We’ve gathered quizzes that let children learn the basics in a playful way—such as the origins and history of Hinamatsuri and the meanings behind the decorative hina dolls.

By incorporating these into Hinamatsuri events or everyday childcare activities, children can deepen their understanding of the festival.

Use these as inspiration to craft your own original ideas and enjoy Hinamatsuri together with the kids!

[Childcare] Fun! Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) Quiz Collection (21–30)

Hinamatsuri 15-Second Quiz

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Hinamatsuri 15-Second Quiz

You’ll see traditional foods that are often eaten during Hinamatsuri.

Look closely at the pictures for 15 seconds and try to answer correctly.

If it’s difficult, give hints about the color, shape, or size.

The correct answers are simple, but the names might be a little tricky.

Even if you don’t figure out the answer to a riddle, thinking it through together helps develop thinking skills and has a positive effect on growth.

During Hinamatsuri events, it’s also recommended to ask riddles related to the festival and enjoy them with the children!

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Hinamatsuri Panel Theater

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Hinamatsuri Panel Theater

How about enjoying a panel theater themed around Hinamatsuri on March 3? When we think of Hinamatsuri, the image of displaying Hina dolls is very strong, but do you know the roles of the figures who surround the Emperor and Empress dolls? Through the panel theater, let’s learn why the Three Court Ladies and the Five Musicians are there and what roles they play.

Try incorporating not only the dolls but also traditional items associated with Hinamatsuri—like hishi-mochi—into the story.

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What does “hina” mean?

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What does “hina” mean?

We casually say “Hinamatsuri,” but what exactly does “hina” mean? Try this quiz to learn fun facts about Hinamatsuri.

It’s full of questions that make you think, like what the festival is for and what ingredients go into the clear soup traditionally eaten for Hinamatsuri—things that make you say, “Now that you mention it…” Instead of adults just asking the questions, it might be nice to think them through together.

Let’s enjoy learning about this long-standing traditional Japanese event!

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In conclusion

It must have been something that really boosted the Hinamatsuri mood.

Kids who love quizzes will surely be excited to join! When you present the questions, I recommend preparing pictures or photos—it makes it much easier to imagine.

I hope your recreation time becomes even more wonderful!