Spring Event Quiz for Seniors to Enjoy in March

Not only the first spring storm exists, but there are also the second and third.

Personally, I have the impression that strong gusts often blow in spring—how about you? The so-called “haru-ichiban” is something I vaguely think of as “a strong wind that blows in spring,” but borrowing the Japan Meteorological Agency’s wording, it’s defined as “a warm, somewhat strong southerly wind observed over a wide area between the beginning of spring (Risshun) and the spring equinox.” In fact, this haru-ichiban is sometimes followed by what people call haru-niban, haru-sanban, and so on.

However, these aren’t official JMA terms; they’re more at the level of expressions used on news programs.

I mean, if someone said “haru-gojuuban (spring number 50),” you’d be like… really?

Tokyo’s cherry blossom opening is declared based on the blossoms at Yasukuni Shrine.

When you think of spring, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Graduation ceremonies, company entrance ceremonies, the Doll Festival, Golden Week—but isn’t cherry-blossom viewing the number one event? In Japan, where there are fewer parties compared to the West, it’s a precious party occasion.

But how is the official cherry blossom “blooming declaration” decided? In fact, Tokyo’s declaration is based on a specific cherry tree at Yasukuni Shrine.

Each prefecture has a designated “standard tree,” and officials judge the bloom status by visually inspecting these trees.

Apparently, if about five or six blossoms open, it’s considered to have bloomed.

Surprisingly few, right?

Easter quiz

[Easter] Spring Quiz: 12 Riddles to Deepen Your Understanding of Easter Eggs, the Easter Bunny, Egg Hunts, Egg Rolls, and More!

Also known as Easter, the holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ may not be so widespread in Japan, where many people are Buddhist.

Here is a spring-themed quiz that can deepen your knowledge of Easter.

You can learn things like how the Easter season can last as long as 90 days, and how the rabbit used as an Easter symbol represents fertility.

Let’s use this quiz to become more familiar with Easter.

Gaining new knowledge is a lot of fun, isn’t it?

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Quiz in a spring field

Spring Vegetable Quiz (1) [Brain Training] [For Senior Facilities, etc.] Created in 2023 • For Recreation • Spring Vegetables • Fields • May Flowers • June Flowers • Flowers that Evoke Spring

Because plants grow differently depending on the season, there are of course vegetables that thrive in spring.

This is a quiz where we show photos of such springtime vegetables and have participants guess the name of each vegetable.

As more and more types of produce are available in supermarkets year-round, this can also prompt the realization that certain vegetables are actually in season in spring.

If the answer becomes too obvious just by seeing the vegetable itself, another recommended approach is to use photos of the flowers before the vegetables have formed and have participants guess from those.

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Fill-in-the-blank karaoke

[Fill-in-the-Blank Karaoke] Happy Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) ① Beginner Level (Senior Sing-Along/ Hinamatsuri BGM)

Fill-in-the-blank karaoke sounds like a wonderful recreation to enjoy in spring.

Using images of cherry blossom petals and spring flowers will create a strong seasonal feel.

It also seems like a fun way for seniors to train their brains.

If you choose nostalgic popular songs, people can sing while reminiscing about the past.

For example, how about Hibari Misora’s “Like the Flow of the River”? Since you sing while looking at the images, it’s okay even if you forget the lyrics.

If everyone raises their voices together, it will surely become a springtime moment full of smiles.