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。

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September 6: “The Bamboo Princess” and Otsukimi Bunny Ears

Jugoya or the night of the harvest full moon falls on September 29 in 2023. Known as the most beautiful full moon of the year, the “Mid-Autumn Moon” is enjoyed in Japan with moon gazing (otsukimi) and prayers for good health and good crops. 

Join us for a kamishibai reading of "Kaguya-hime" or “The Bamboo Princess,” one of Japan’s oldest legends.

Following the kamishibai performance, make your own set of Otsukimi Bunny Ears to become a part of the moonscape as a rabbit pounding mochi (mochitsuki).

9月6日：紙芝居「かぐや姫」と月うさぎの耳

9月29日は十五夜。一年で一番美しいといわれる「中秋の名月」が夜空に輝き、人々は秋の収穫への感謝を込めて、月にお団子やすすきをお供えして祝います。月のように美しいお姫様が主人公の紙芝居「かぐや姫」の後は、一緒に月うさぎの耳を作りましょう。