Thousand Paper Cranes: Origami Activity
Come and visit to fold an origami crane as we collectively try to fold 1,000 on festival day.
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Special Activities
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Yōkai Hunt
Pick up a passport at the info table and enjoy collecting 12 Yōkai Stamps at various locations throughout the festival. Hint: look for red and white lanterns!
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Miyuki the Candy Artist: Yokai Candy Art
GEB: 2nd FloorWatch candy artist Miyuki Sugimori skillfully shape candy material into animals and figures by blowing air into it.
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EN-NICHI: Japan Festival Board Game
GEB: 2nd FloorLearn about Japanese festivals and culture by playing this engaging board game, EN-NICHI (円日)!
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Miyuki the Candy Artist: Yokai Candy Art
GEB: 2nd FloorWatch candy artist Miyuki Sugimori skillfully shape candy material into animals and figures by blowing air into it.
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Yōkai Parade
MTC: Courtyard (outside)Join the mystical magic of the Yokai Parade at the KC Japan Festival, where everyone is invited to embrace their inner demon!
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Miyuki the Candy Artist: Yokai Candy Art
GEB: 2nd FloorWatch candy artist Miyuki Sugimori skillfully shape candy material into animals and figures by blowing air into it.
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Video Gaming Room
RC: 1st FloorCome and play video games!
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Stamp Passport
MTC: 2nd FloorPick up a Passport Postcard at the info table on MTC 2nd floor, collect all 8 Mask Stamps throughout the festival, and return to be entered to win prizes!
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Kids Cultural Village and Bazaar
MTC: 1st FloorFeatured again at this year’s Festival is the Japanese Cultural Village operated by the Kansas City Japanese School. Young and old attendees will be entertained with many opportunities to experience the “real” Japan here in Kansas City.
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Japanese Kid’s Games – Outdoor
MTC: Courtyard (outside)Come and enjoy traditional Japanese festival games for kids, hosted by the KC Japanese School.
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Yukata and Kimono Kitsuke Portraits
MTC: 1st FloorVolunteers will dress you in authentic Kimono or Yukata and take your picture with your camera/phone in front of a Japanese Backdrop.
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The Games of Go and Shogi
GEB: 2nd FloorCome to this workshop to play actual games, see demonstrations and competition games, and hear a brief discussion of the history and rules of “go” and “shogi.”
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Children’s Mikoshi Parade
MTC: Courtyard (outside)Participating in the parade, students from the Saturday Kansas City Japanese School will carry a traditional-style festival float, accompanied by taiko performers.
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FeaturedCosplay Fashion Show and Contest
MTC: Polsky TheatreCome to Polsky Theatre and enjoy a Cosplay Fashion Show and Contest. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners.