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。
September 2: “Kaguya-hime” and Otsukimi Kakejiku
The night of the harvest full moon, or Jugoya, falls on September 25 this year. Considered one of the most beautiful moons of the year, the “Mid-Autumn Moon” is celebrated in Japan through otsukimi (moon viewing), a tradition of giving thanks for the harvest and wishing for good health and prosperity.
The moon also holds a special place in Japanese folklore. Join us for a kamishibai storytelling of Kaguya-hime (The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter), one of Japan’s best-known and most beloved folktales. Discover the enchanting story of a mysterious princess found inside a glowing stalk of bamboo—and her extraordinary connection to the moon.
After the kamishibai storytelling, create your own Otsukimi Kakejiku (hanging scroll) featuring the autumn moon to take home and enjoy throughout the fall season.
9月2日: 紙芝居「かぐや姫」とお月見掛け軸
今年の十五夜は9月25日！一年で一番美しい月を眺めながら、お団子を食べたりススキを飾って、秋の実りに感謝をする日本の伝統行事です。今月の紙芝居は「かぐや姫」を読みます。竹から生まれたかぐや姫は、月を見上げながらどのような気持ちで過ごしていたのでしょうか？
紙芝居の後は、「お月見掛け軸」を作ります。作った掛け軸をお家に飾って、家族やお友達と一緒に十五夜を楽しみましょう！