【January】Enjoy even more! 6 Questions on seasonal events beyond New Year’s 2024.06.262024.11.12 January isn’t just about New Year’s! Do you know the heartwarming Japanese seasonal events of the cold winter? Created by SHINTA+ Japanese Life in January 1 / 7 What do you call the bags filled with bargain items sold during the New Year sales? Ike-Bukuro Pochi-Bukuro Fuku-Bukuro Kannin-Bukuro Fukubukuro are special bags sold in Japan during the New Year. These bags are filled with various items at significantly discounted prices compared to usual. In most cases, you don’t know what’s inside until you buy them, and the thrill of not knowing what’s inside is part of the charm. 2 / 7 What is the traditional Japanese dish eaten on January 7th using these ingredients? Miso soup Tempura Pickles Rice Porridge “Nanakusa-gayu is a traditional Japanese rice porridge eaten on January 7th. It is made with the seven spring herbs (seri, nazuna, gogyo, hakobera, hotokenoza, suzuna, and suzushiro) and is consumed to pray for good health. It also serves to rest the stomach after the rich foods of the New Year’s celebrations. 3 / 7 The second Monday in January is a public holiday. What day is it? Kimono Day Coming of age day Japan culture day National Foundation Day Coming of Age Day is a public holiday celebrated on the second Monday of January each year in Japan. It is a day to celebrate young people reaching adulthood, and ceremonies are held across the country. On this day, new adults dressed in beautiful kimonos and hakama brighten up the streets. 4 / 7 Which of the following places serves as a venue for Coming of Age ceremonies? Mount Fuji Tokyo Disney Resort Tokyo Skytree Kiyomizu Temple Coming of Age ceremonies are held at venues prepared by the local municipalities where residents live. The ceremony in Urayasu City takes place at Tokyo Disney Resort, where Disney characters celebrate the new adults. 5 / 7 This is an event called ‘Dezomeshiki.’ What is this person’s profession? Firefighter Carpenter Movie Actor Teacher Dezomeshiki is an event at the beginning of the year where firefighters promote fire prevention. The act of climbing ladders originates from the old firefighters who used to check the fire situation from the top of ladders. 6 / 7 What blessings are said to be granted by Toka Ebisu, held around January 10th? World Peace Good Health Longevity Prosperous Business Toka Ebisu is a festival held at shrines on January 10th each year to pray to Ebisu for prosperous business. It is a custom mainly observed in western Japan and attracts many people seeking lucky bamboo branches. 7 / 7 What exam is the “Kyotsu Test,” which is held nationwide in mid-January? Public Servant Lawyer University Entrance English Proficiency The ‘Kyotsu Test’ is an exam for university entrance, held in mid-January each year. Since the results of this test significantly affect the chances of university admission, many young people take this exam. Your score is The average score is 0% Facebook Twitter Restart quiz