【July】Unlock the Secrets of Japanese Summer: Test Your July Event IQ with 7 Questions! 2024.04.292024.10.16 July is filled with summer traditions in Japan. How much do you know about these events? Created by SHINTA+ Japanese Life in July 1 / 7 What is written on the tanzaku, which is hung on these Tanabata decorations on 7th. July? Poem Wish Ancestor’s name Undesirable Past In Japan, there is a tradition of decorating bamboo grass with ornaments on Tanabata, which falls on July 7th. "It is believed that writing wishes on tanzaku, one of the decorations for Tanabata, makes them come true. 2 / 7 In the legend of Tanabata, there is a separated couple who can meets once a year on the day of Tanabata, across the Milky Way. What are the names of this couple? Kanichi and Omiya Romeo and Juliet Daisuke and Hanako Orihime and Hikoboshi There is a legend of Tanabata involving the Weaver Princess (Vega in the constellation of Lyra) and the Cowherd Star (Altair in the constellation of Aquila). Unfortunately, the two lovers, separated by the Milky Way, can only meet once a year on July 7th. However, in Japan, this period is often during the rainy season, so sightings of the Milky Way are rare. 3 / 7 What food is traditionally eaten on the day known as 'Doyo no Ushi no Hi,' which comes around the end of July? Eel Watermelon Soba noodles Sushi In Japan, there is a tradition of eating eel on 'Doyo no Ushi no Hi' (Day of the Ox in the midsummer). Since it's based on the lunar calendar, the date varies every year, but it usually falls around the end of July. During this time, you can see posters promoting eel sales all over the city. 4 / 7 The third Monday of July is a public holiday. What holiday is it? Sports Day Mountain Day Marine Day Showa Day Marine Day became a public holiday in 1996. Originally, it was celebrated on July 20th, but due to a legal revision in 2003, it was moved to its current date. It's a holiday to express gratitude to the sea and to wish for the development of Japan as a maritime nation. 5 / 7 What is the gift called that is given to people who have been helpful from July to early August? Ochugen Oseibo Hikidemono Osonaemono The gift given to express gratitude to those who have helped during the summer season is called "Ochugen." This tradition takes place in early July in Eastern Japan and early August in Western Japan. Various items such as food and daily necessities are given as gifts. 6 / 7 What time of day does this flower bloom? Morning Noon Evening Midnight Asagao (Morning glories) bloom in July. They produce beautiful flowers in the morning. They are familiar to Japanese people because they are often cultivated in many elementary schools. 7 / 7 The Gion Festival in Kyoto, which has been held since 869 AD. What is its origin? Coronation of the Emperor Victory in war Epidemic Prevention Prayer for good catch The Gion Festival, a summer tradition in Kyoto, is said to have originated as a ritual to appease epidemics. More than 30 of Yamahoko, as elaborate floats parade through the sweltering streets of Kyoto. Your score is The average score is 29% Facebook Twitter Restart quiz
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