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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。


July 2: “The Story of Tanabata” and Tanabata Ornament

Join us in exploring the legend behind Japan’s Star Festival with a kamishibai reading of “Tanabata Monogatari,” or “The Story of Tanabata.”

Dreams are said to come true on the seventh day of the seventh month, as Princess Orihime and Prince Hikoboshi reunite in the starry sky.

Following the kamishibai performance, make your own Tanabata decoration! Write your wish on a colorful tanzaku strip and decorate it with fun papers and stickers. Let your heart’s wish float to the stars and connect with loved ones near and far.

7月2日: 紙芝居「七夕ものがたり」と七夕飾り

7月7日は七夕。織り姫と彦星が1年に1度だけ会える日です。紙芝居「七夕ものがたり」のあとは、あなたの願いを星に届ける七夕飾りを作りましょう!短冊に書いたあなたの願いが叶うように素敵にデコレーションした七夕飾りで今年の七夕をお祝しましょう。