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Worksheetsこどものひ in Japan (Children's day)
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
When is Children's Day?
January 15th
May 4th
May 5th
March 3rd
What fish do 'koinobori' represent?
salmon
trout
bonito
carp
What are 'koinobori'?
helmets
carp streamers
decorations of armour
special rice cakes
Why are carp used for Children's Day?
they demonstrate strength & resilience swimming upstream
they are tasty
there are many carp in Japan
What is used to decorate house on Children's day?
dolls
samurai armour
special jars
rice cakes
What special food is eaten on Children's Day?
okonomiyaki
kibi dango
tenpura
kashiwa mochi (rice cakes)
What is the Japanese word for Children's Day?
みどり の ひ
しょうわ の ひ
こども の ひ
ひな まつり
What week is Children's Day a part of?
Children's Week
Golden Week
Education Week
Silver Week
According to legend, what does a carp turn into when it swims upstream?
a pokemon
a kirin (mythical creature)
a dragon
a god
What colour is the carp streamer that represents the father?
red (aka)
black (kuro)
white (shiro)
blue (ao)
What colour is the carp streamer that represents the other?
red (aka)
black (kuro)
white (shiro)
blue (ao)
