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JASH & Levy Park Present: Japan Junction

  • Levy Park Event Pavilion 3801 Eastside Street Houston, TX, 77098 United States (map)

Experience the wonder of Japan in Levy Park on the first Wednesday of every month with JASH at Japan Junction. Kids of all ages will enjoy expanding their cultural horizons through kamishibai “paper drama” storytelling and fun crafts that highlight Japanese traditions from origami to woodblock print making and more!

ヒューストン日米協会(JASH)は、毎月第1水曜日にLevy Parkで日本の素晴らしさを体験できるイベント“Japan Junction”を開催します。日本の昔話を紙芝居で紹介し、そして折り紙から木版画まで様々な日本の伝統文化を感じられるクラフト作りを通して、子供たちが楽しみながら文化的な視野を広げる機会を提供します。


April 3: “The Magic Rice Paddle” and Daruma Rice Paddle

April is not only the start of cherry blossom season in Japan, but also the start of a new school year. This month, children will meet new teachers, make new friends, and set goals for themselves.

Join us for a kamishibai reading of “Fushigi na Shamojii” or "The Magic Rice Paddle," to discover why the rice paddle or shamoji is considered to be a lucky charm in Japan.

Following the kamishibai presentation, make your own Daruma Rice Paddle! The rice paddle is meant to bring happiness and prosperity while the daruma face will help you keep track of your goals.

4月3日:紙芝居「不思議なしゃもじ」とだるましゃもじ

4月、日本は桜の季節と共に新年度、新学期がスタートし、子供も大人も気分を新たに新年度の目標にむかって進み始めます。紙芝居「不思議なしゃもじ」に出てくるしゃもじはどんな不思議を引き起こすのでしょう。そして紙芝居の後は、目標達成やさらなる幸運、開運を願って、「幸せをめしとる」として縁起の良いしゃもじにだるまをあわせた「だるましゃもじ」を作りましょう!