【October】Are You Fully Enjoying Autumn in Japan? Test Your Knowledge! 2024.05.152024.08.21 What comes to mind when you think of October? Test your knowledge about Japan’s autumn events with this quiz! Created by SHINTA+ Japanese Life in October 1 / 7 October is the harvest season for rice. What is the most commonly produced variety of rice in Japan? Koshihikari Sasanishiki Akita Komachi Hitomebore The most commonly produced variety of rice in Japan is "Koshihikari." Koshihikari accounts for about 30% of Japan's rice production. It's delicious rice known for its sweetness and glossiness. 2 / 7 Which of the following is a high-end delicacy that is in season during autumn, known as "Matsutake"? A B C D "Matsutake" is a highly sought-after mushroom with a unique and fragrant aroma. Due to the difficulty of cultivation and the low yield, it is traded at very high prices. It is commonly enjoyed by grilling, steaming, or incorporating into rice dishes. 3 / 7 What is the autumn-season fish "sanma" often likened to in appearance? Crescent Moon Bow Japanese Sword Pillar "Sanma" is a fish in season during autumn, and when represented in kanji characters, its appearance is depicted using the characters for "autumn," "sword," and "fish." It's a delicious fish, especially when grilled. 4 / 7 The second Monday of October is a public holiday. What day is it? Marine Day Mountain Day Sports Day Culture Day The second Monday of October is a public holiday known as "Sports Day." Originally celebrated on October 10th, it commemorates the opening ceremony of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. It was moved to the current date in 2000. It's a holiday during a pleasant climate, suitable for sports activities. 5 / 7 What is the name of the postseason matches where the top three teams from each professional baseball league compete? Climax Series World Series Japan Series Super Series The Climax Series is the name of the postseason in Japanese professional baseball to determine the league representatives. The top three teams from both the Central League (CL) and Pacific League (PL) compete, and the winning team earns the right to compete in the Japan Series, which determines the national champion. 6 / 7 In the old Japanese calendar, October is referred to as the "month without gods." What do the gods do during this time? Training Overseas Travel Hibernation Conference In October, it is believed that Japanese gods gather at Izumo Taisha for a conference. Except in the Izumo region, October is referred to as "Kannazuki," the month without gods. 7 / 7 Which area in Tokyo do young people gather in for Halloween? Ginza Shibuya Kasumigaseki Sugamo Since around 2010, crowds of costumed young people have started flocking to the streets of Shibuya on Halloween. Due to the amount of vandalism, the mayor of Shibuya called for people not to come in 2023, marking a turning point for this cultural phenomenon. Your score is The average score is 43% Facebook Twitter Restart quiz
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