Japan Night Events & Activities

Game-Fukuwarai “Much like “Pin the Tail on the Donkey,” this game challenges blindfolded players to correctly arrange the parts of a face of a popular character. 

Game - Shuriken Challenge. Pretend you are a Ninja Warrior and throw a hand crafted paper Shuriken to hit balloon targets!  All participants can get a participation prize. 

Game-Mizu Fusen (Water Balloon Fishing). Kids fishing for balloons from kiddie pools, outside & under cover. Find more information under “yo-yo tsuri” here. 

Game-Ohashi Chopstick Challenge-Use chopsticks to pick up from a bowl and put into a plate as many toys and other items as possible within one minute.

Craft –Origami. Make origami crafts with help from the experts of P.A.P.E.R. "Puget Area Paperfolding Enthusiasts Roundtable". 

Craft – Coloring of Japanese related places in Seattle. Kendama, a Japanese traditional toy originated during the 16th-17 century,  is also at the coloring booth.

Craft – Shodo. Try your hand at Japanese calligraphy known as shodo. Then mount your work on colored paper to create a wonderful keepsake you can take home.

Craft-Kokeshi. These wooden dolls are traditionally children’s toys and can be decorated to the crafter’s liking – from kimono-clad girl to ninja to Doraemon. Learn more here. 

Activity-Yukata Dress Up. Kids and adults dress and pose in traditional Japanese clothing for picture-taking. See an overview of here. 

Food- Sushi Rolls and Japanese Desserts by Setsuko Pastry. Try delicious sushi rolls and cookies, cakes, and more.