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Specially Planned for Kids
JapanFest is a family-friendly event that creates fun and memorable times for adults and children. Children 6 years and under are free, and K-12 schools can apply for free tickets to JapanFest.
JapanFest offers various programs for children, such as the Children's Room with activities, Japanese Bon Dance in which everyone can participate, Ginza Street, the recreation of Japanese festival settings with street games and toys, many educational and cultural performances, and much more.
*Activities subject to change
Children's Area
Activities include:
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Radio Exercise
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Story Time
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Origami
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Coloring
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Arts and Crafts (Special 20th Anniversary Fukuoka-Themed)
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Vehicles at JBiG
Displays such as:
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Yamaha Jet Skis
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Kubota Excavator
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Honda Vehicles
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And many other experiences
Japanese Toys
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The Japanese Consulate exhibits Japanese traditional games such as Fukuwarai, Koma, Yoyo, and Daruma Otoshi.
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Many toys and gifts only available in Japan are available for purchase.
Japanese Festival Games
Fun games include:
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Toy Goldfish Scooping
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Wanage - Ring toss
Peformances
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Samurai Performance
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Shamisen Music
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Hanagasa Ondo Dance
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Traditional Japanese Dance
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Sumo wrestling
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Martial arts
Japanese Festival Food
Food includes:
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Kakigori Shaved Ice
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Wataame
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Yakisoba
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Onigiri
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Takoyaki
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Yakitori
Bonodori Dance
Bon Dance consists of repeating simple steps and hand movements that anybody, even small children, can learn in a matter of minutes. It creates a joyful time as everyone moves in one direction with the same moves, creating unity with others.