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 4: “Kaguya-Hime” and Otsukimi Wall Hanging

Join us for a kamishibai reading of "Kaguya-hime" or “Moon Princess Kaguya,” one of the earliest surviving Japanese narratives.

The night of the harvest full moon or jugoya falls on September 10 this year. 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.  As offerings to the moon are said to bring good luck, make your own display of rice cakes (tsukimi dango) and pampas grass (susuki) to ensure good health and happiness for you and your family!

9月4日: 紙芝居「かぐや姫」と お月見壁掛け

9月17日は十五夜。一年で一番美しい月である「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、「お月見壁掛け」を一緒に作ります。今年の十五夜は、家族みんなで一緒にお月見を楽しもう！