Section 1
What is the original word for "picnic"?
Pique-Nique
Are picnic loved/enjoyed in many countries?
Yes, they are.
Are picnics common in Japan as well?
Yes, they are.
True or false. Being outside is good for you mentally and physically.
True
What continent contains England and France?
Europe/Eurasia
Where did the word pique-nique orginiate?
France/in a French book in the 17th century/the French language.
Did the English have a similar ritual of eating a meal outside to the French?
Yes, they did.
True or false. In Japan, people have never had anything like picnic baskets.
False
What does sunlight increase the release of?
Serotonin.
True or false. Serotonin often called the "happy horomone."
True
What type of age/era/period was it at the Palace of Versailles during the 17th century?
A golden age.
Since when were picnics popular in England?
Since the 18th century.
Especially, during what season/event do Japanese people enjoy having a meal in parks or by the riverside?
Cherry blossom season.
Besides getting sunlight, how can you increase serotonin in your brain?
Exercising, talking with family and friends, and picnics.
What does golden age mean in Japanese?
黄金時代 (おうごん じだい)
What did the nobility of France during the 17th century enjoy?
They enjoyed hunting and outdoor meals
What kind of eating style did the English prefer?
They preferred a formal eating style.
What is used during hanami to hold boxes of food and a bottle containing a beverage?
Sageju was used during hanami.
What does a lack of serotonin cause?
It causes chronic fatigue, loss of motivation, and sleeplessness.
What does 貴族 (きぞく) mean in English?
It means nobility.
What was the first definition of the word pique-nique?
"each individual would bring food and people would eat other" (the answer doesn't have to be exactly the same).
What did the English use to carry tablewere for a picnic? Was it also convenient?
They used a a basket. Yes, it was convenient.
When did hanami become popular among the common people of Japan (give both the century and period name)?
In 18th century Edo.
What is serotonin?
A chemical produced in the brain that's associated with lifting your mood.
What does lacquered mean in Japanese?
漆塗りの (うるしぬり の)