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。
February 7: “Why do We Throw Beans on Setsubun?” and Oni Masks
Setsubun is a festival marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring in Japan. It is observed annually on February 3, at home, in schools, or at shrines throughout Japan.
Join us for a kamishibai reading of “Naze Setsubun ni Mame wo Makuno?” or "Why do We Throw Beans on Setsubun?” to discover why the Japanese people celebrate the coming of spring in a unique way.
Following the kamishibai presentation, make your own Oni Mask and learn how Japanese families wish for good luck through mame-maki or bean throwing. “Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi! Out with the Oni, and in with good fortune!”
2月7日: 紙芝居「なぜ、せつぶんに豆をまくの？」と鬼のお面作り
「鬼は外! 福は内！」一緒に節分をお祝いしましょう！
節分に豆をまく理由を知っていますか？紙芝居「なぜ、せつぶんに豆をまくの？」を観て、節分と豆まきの由来を学びましょう。そして紙芝居の後は、鬼のお面を作ります。そのお面を使って家で家族と一緒に豆まきを楽しんで、たくさんの福を呼び込もう！
