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Fun facts you’ll want to share! A roundup of October trivia and tidbits

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October, when the air clears and the night sky grows beautiful.

This season, also known as Kannazuki, is packed with fun events like Halloween, autumn harvest outings, and sports festivals.

So, how much trivia about October do you know? The reasons October is called Kannazuki, tidbits about Halloween and the season of hearty appetites, and the various commemorative days in October—this article will introduce the deep and fascinating trivia of the month.

How about peeking into a slightly intellectual world of trivia as a companion to your long autumn nights?

Fun facts you’ll want to share! October trivia and tidbits (21–30)

Trivia about ginkgo, known as a ‘living fossil’

[4K] The University of Tokyo in December, dyed golden (Ginkgo Avenue) – GOLDEN GINKGO TREE IN TOKYO UNIVERSITY – (shot on BMPCC6K)

Trivia about ginkgo, known as a 'living fossil'

Speaking of ginkgo trees, the ginkgo-lined avenues at the University of Tokyo and Hokkaido University, the Thousand Ginkgos of Tarumizu in Kagoshima, and the ginkgos at Azuma Sports Park in Fukushima are famous.

Darwin even called the ginkgo a “living fossil,” and there are scholars around the world who study it.

They say that ginkgos also flourished in the Jurassic period when dinosaurs thrived, and that among plants that have survived from that time to the present, only the ginkgo lineage remains.

It’s a remarkably resilient plant.

It’s believed to have been introduced to Japan sometime between the Heian and Muromachi periods.

Basho’s haiku ‘Gingko leaves underfoot—quietly the child descends the mountain’ is well known, so be sure to recite it in front of everyone.

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The difference between momiji and kaede

Do you know the difference between “momiji” and “kaede”?

The difference between momiji and kaede

In Japan, trees and leaves that change color in autumn are collectively called “momiji.” The custom of appreciating trees that have turned orange—such as “sakura momiji” (cherry leaves in autumn colors) or “kaki momiji” (persimmon leaves in autumn colors)—is truly elegant.

Botanically, both momiji and kaede are names for broadleaf trees of the genus Acer in the soapberry family.

In English-speaking countries, all plants of the genus Acer are simply called “maples,” so this is a charming example of the Japanese subtlety in distinguishing and savoring momiji and kaede.

Some people also use the terms based on leaf shape, calling deeply lobed leaves momiji and shallowly lobed ones kaede.

How did you make the distinction?

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Halloween Trivia Quiz

[Trivia Quiz] Do you really know Halloween? 10 questions, each with 4 choices!

Halloween Trivia Quiz

October means Halloween! So we’ve prepared 10 multiple-choice questions to help you enjoy Halloween even more.

Many of the questions are easy, so not only elementary school kids but also toddlers and adults can have fun together, and even if you don’t know the answers, everyone can still get excited.

Perfect for Halloween parties or recreation time! Think together, laugh together, and make fun Halloween memories! It’s easy to enjoy like a game, so it’s great even for those who aren’t very familiar with Halloween.

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Tourmaline, the birthstone for October, is also called the “electric stone.”

Known as the birthstone for October, tourmaline is often called the “rainbow gemstone” for its wide range of colors, but it has another name as well: “electric stone.” This is because it becomes electrically charged when heated or rubbed.

In the past, its curious tendency to attract ash made it a prized and mysterious stone.

Even today, its properties are the subject of research, and it remains popular as a power stone.

Its appeal lies not just in its decorative beauty but in the combination of scientific characteristics and historical background—trivia that, once learned, you’ll want to share with others.

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The TV broadcast of Soreike! Anpanman began on October 3, 1988.

The nationally beloved anime “Soreike! Anpanman” began airing on television on October 13, 1988.

Takashi Yanase’s warm style and his philosophy that “justice is not necessarily strength, but the kindness of sharing” struck a chord, and the show quickly grew into a classic long-running series.

Today it is loved by many generations and has expanded widely into character merchandise, films, museums, and more.

Knowing the exact date it began helps one appreciate why it has been cherished for so long—an interesting bit of trivia that makes perfect sense.

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