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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。


October 1: “The Bamboo Princess” and Magical Bamboo

Join us for a delightful Kamishibai reading of "The Bamboo Princess" as we celebrate Jugoya, Japan’s harvest moon festival!

A beloved autumn tradition for centuries, jugoya invites people across Japan to admire the harvest moon’s beauty. Families gather to enjoy tsukimi dango (moon-viewing dumplings) and make wishes for happiness beneath its soft glow. To honor this tradition, we will timeless tale of “The Bamboo Princess” -the story of a magical princess born from a bamboo stalk who must ultimately return to her home on the moon.

Following the reading, participants can create their own magical bamboo inspired by the enchanting story.

10月1日:紙芝居「かぐや姫」ととびだすかぐや姫工作

秋の行事といえば、十五夜、今年は10月6日が十五夜の日です。日本では昔から月を愛でる文化があり、月を見ながら月見団子を食べ、月にお願いをします。1000年以上前に作られた“かぐや姫”のお話を読んだ後は、竹からとびだすかぐや姫の工作を一緒に作って十五夜をお祝いしましょう!

Earlier Event: September 15
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