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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 1: “The Story of Tanabata” and Cheer for Your Team Tanabata Streamer Craft

July 7 is Tanabata, Japan’s Star Festival, which celebrates the annual reunion of Orihime and Hikoboshi. According to legend, the two meet across the Milky Way for one night each year. People celebrate by writing wishes on colorful strips of paper called tanzaku and hanging them with festive decorations on bamboo branches.

Following the kamishibai performance sharing the story of Orihime and Hikoboshi, make your own Tanabata streamer! Decorate it with the colors or flag of your favorite team, then add messages of encouragement and good wishes on the hanging tanzaku strips.

As Houston welcomes athletes and fans from around the world this summer, celebrate the spirit of teamwork, friendship, and international connection through this festive Japanese tradition. Send your wishes to the stars and cheer on your favorite players with a handmade Tanabata wish to take home!

7月1日:紙芝居「七夕ものがたり」とサッカー応援七夕飾り

7月7日は七夕。織り姫と彦星が天の川を渡り、1年に1度だけ会える日です。紙芝居「七夕ものがたり」を楽しんだあとは、オリジナルの七夕飾りを作りましょう!

この夏、ヒューストンでは世界各国の代表チームによる国際サッカー大会が開催されています。自分の応援するチームや選手たちへの応援メッセージを短冊に書いて、スペシャルな七夕飾りを完成させます。願いを星空に届けながら、お気に入りのチームや選手を応援しましょう!