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。
June 3: “The Tubmaker Who Flew to the Sea” and Teru Teru Bozu paper craft
June in Japan is known as Tsuyu, the rainy season, when gentle rains and cloudy skies become a part of daily life. But what do you do when you are hoping for sunny weather before an important day?
In Japan, people often hang Teru Teru Bozu, a traditional handmade decoration believed to bring good weather. Usually made from tissue paper or cloth, these cheerful little figures are displayed near windows or doors to wish for sunshine.
Join us for a kamishibai reading of “Okeya no Ten Nobori” or “The Tubmaker Who Flew to the Sky,” a whimsical tale featuring a sleepy thunder god, Kaminari-sama, whose storms bring rainy weather.
After the story, make your own Teru Teru Bozu out of craft paper to chase away the rain and Kaminari-sama and invite sunny skies!
6月3日：紙芝居「おけやのてんのぼり」とひらひらてるてるぼうず
6月になると、日本は梅雨の季節を迎え雨の日が多くなります。そんな中でも雨に負けないように、日本ではてるてるぼうずを作り次の日が晴れるようにお願いをします。
紙芝居「おけやのてんぼり」の物語を楽しんだ後は、かみなりさまや雨に負けないように「ひらひらてるてるぼうず」を作って、お家に飾りましょう！