Liven up the Respect-for-the-Aged gathering: A roundup of recreational activities everyone can enjoy.

Hilarious! Banana Bargain Sale

2016 Big Laughs: Banana Hawker (Hana Ichigo Senior Club)

The banana auction, where sellers rattle off their unique patter while steadily lowering the price, originated around Moji Port in Moji City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

It spread nationwide after a scene in the film “It’s Tough Being a Man” (Otoko wa Tsurai yo).

The lively, witty style of selling bananas is something older adults can also enjoy.

If you use homemade play money and have older adults play the role of buyers, it will likely be even more engaging.

Try enjoying it with call-and-response lines like “That’s too expensive!” and “Can you lower it a bit more?”

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Nakajima Junko

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Shooting game

It’s a game that reminds me of a shooting gallery. 🥰

This is a game inspired by the shooting booths you see at festivals and amusement parks.

Players hold ping-pong balls taken from a basket and try to knock down lined-up figurines and paper cups.

It can also be a lively event where participants compete to see how many items they can topple within a time limit.

It’s a good idea to prepare various types of balls—not only ping-pong balls, but also beanbags and rubber balls.

It’s a game you can enjoy while seated, just by moving your arms.

Why not try organizing an activity that brings a touch of nostalgia?

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mutō

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Soran Bushi

BOH Care Service Center 17th Summer Evening Festival – Staff Performance (Soran Bushi)

Here’s an idea featuring the classic Soran Bushi to liven up your summer festival.

With shamisen and drums resounding and staff performing powerful, synchronized moves, the whole venue instantly comes to life.

The spirited calls and rhythmic motions are infectious, creating an atmosphere that makes even older adults want to move along.

Traditional happi coats and tenugui heighten the festival vibe, lifting spirits just by watching.

While evoking the local tradition, it creates a bright, bustling mood—an indispensable, crowd-pleasing attraction for any summer festival.

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kojifumi

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Before anything else, from atop the road

Isseifubi Sepia AOBADAI 2

Starting with the single shout of “Soiya!”, ‘Zenryaku, Michi no Ue yori’ captivates you from the outset.

When the staff, dressed in colorful attire, make their entrance with sharp, synchronized movements, their intensity draws your eyes in.

Their finishing poses land perfectly, and the music’s power combined with a sense of surprise spreads a pleasant tension and exhilaration throughout the venue.

Rather than aiming for laughs, their cool, compelling style even elicits astonished reactions from older audience members.

Though simple in structure, this piece showcases itself through movement and posture, leaving a lasting impression of momentum and chic flair.

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kojifumi

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Japanese taiko drum

We held a summer festival. #nursingCare #nursingHome #careFacility #recreation #rec #elderly #summerFestival #coolingFestival

If you want to liven up a summer festival, a “wadaiko” (Japanese drum) performance is highly recommended! The powerful sound of the drums fills the venue with excitement and spreads smiles to everyone watching.

One of the charms is that you can enjoy Bon Odori along with the drum rhythms, and even those who aren’t confident about dancing will find their bodies moving naturally when they hear the familiar beat.

Drumming together, dancing together, and getting excited together will become the best memory of the summer festival.

Give this idea a try to create a lively, energetic summer moment!

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kojifumi

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a bright red sun

[Respect-for-the-Aged Gathering] We performed “Bright Red Sun” at the day service.

When the Showa-era kayōkyoku classic Red Sun starts playing, all eyes in the audience turn to the stage.

As soon as the staff appear in sunglasses and red outfits, the atmosphere instantly brightens.

Add a touch of playfulness to the choreography and it’s sure to spark laughter.

For many older attendees, it’s a nostalgic tune—some even hum along, saying they used to hear it often.

Even without flashy production, this song has the power to liven up the crowd with just singing and movement.

It works beautifully whether performed gently and lyrically or lively and comical, making it a versatile highlight that adds color to any summer festival.

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kojifumi

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Pseudo curling

Today's rec: 'Nanchatte Curling' (Mock/Just-for-fun Curling)

Here’s a sit-down, casual curling-style game you can enjoy.

Participants sit in chairs and hold a stick.

Use the stick to push a wheeled cart so it slides along a curling-style course.

Beforehand, write point values on the floor to set the targets.

Compete to see how many points you can score.

It’s best to write the target numbers large so they’re easy to see.

Since players only need to push the wheeled cart, even those with less strength can join in, making it a game everyone can enjoy.

Please play within comfortable limits so you can enjoy it safely!

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mayumi

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