【March】Feel the Breath of Spring! Enjoy Japan’s March Traditions with Our Quiz! 2024.12.13 Enjoy Japan’s March even more with the arrival of spring! Created by SHINTA+ Japanese Life in March 1 / 6 March 3rd is “Hinamatsuri.” What is celebrated on this day? The growth of girls Happiness in marriage Longevity of grandparents Prosperity in business “Hina-Matsuri,” is celebrated in Japan on March 3rd to wish for the health and happiness of girls. Families display hina-ningyo (traditional dolls) on tiered platforms, representing the imperial court. Special foods like chirashizushi and hishimochi are enjoyed during the celebration. 2 / 6 Which of the following is NOT related to Hinamatsuri? Peach Blossoms Chirashi Zushi Amazake Kashiwa Mochi Hinamatsuri is traditionally celebrated with peach blossoms. Festive chirashizushi and amazake, a non-alcoholic sweet rice drink, are widely enjoyed as traditional foods for the occasion. 3 / 6 March 11th marks the day the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred. In what year did it happen? 1995 2011 2016 2024 The Great East Japan Earthquake (Higashi Nihon Daishinsai) occurred on March 11, 2011. It was a magnitude 9.0 earthquake, followed by a massive tsunami, devastating northeastern Japan. The disaster caused significant loss of life, widespread damage, and a nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. 4 / 6 What day is March 14th? White Day Black Day Blue Day Pink Day White Day, celebrated on March 14th, is a Japanese tradition where people return gifts to those who gave them presents on Valentine’s Day. Typically, men give chocolates, candies, or other tokens of appreciation to women as a gesture of thanks. 5 / 6 March is graduation season. What is commonly created at most schools in Japan for graduation? Commemorative shoes Celebratory hats Graduation albums Custom-made clocks In Japan, graduation albums are a common keepsake created by schools to commemorate students’ time there. They include class photos, snapshots of school events, and messages from teachers and classmates, serving as a cherished memento of school life. 6 / 6 Around March 20th is a period called Ohigan, dedicated to honoring ancestors. Which of the following foods is associated with this period? Chimaki Momiji Manju Yukimi Daifuku Ohagi Ohagi is a traditional Japanese sweet made of glutinous rice coated with sweet red bean paste. It is commonly eaten during Ohigan as an offering to ancestors and symbolizes gratitude and respect. Your score is The average score is 0% Facebook Twitter Restart quiz
