[Respect for the Aged Day] Mural decorations to brighten the celebration. Simple handmade ideas to try
How about spending a fun time together while creating wall decorations for a Respect-for-the-Aged celebration? This time, we’re sharing lovely mural-making ideas that you can create together with older adults.
Using familiar materials like construction paper and newspapers, you can make vibrant pieces featuring cranes and turtles—the symbols of longevity—as well as seasonal flowers.
The process naturally sparks conversation and fills the space with smiles.
Once the artworks are displayed, the entire facility will be wrapped in a brighter atmosphere.
Please use this as inspiration for creating warm, heartwarming memories.
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[Respect-for-the-Aged Day] Wall murals to brighten the celebration. Introducing simple handmade ideas (1–10)
Mural of a Crane and a Turtle
How about making a lucky wall decoration featuring cranes and turtles, symbols of longevity, perfect for Respect for the Aged Day? If you craft cranes from colored paper using white as the base with black on the wings and red as an accent on the head, and turtles with green as the base, your wall will instantly look lively.
Adding elements like green pines and pink plum blossoms around them will make it even more festive.
You could also put up name tags for groups such as those celebrating their 70th (Koki), 77th (Kiju), 88th (Beiju), 80th (Sanju), and 90th (Sotsuju) birthdays, or include a longevity ranking chart to create a cheerful atmosphere.
Three-dimensional chrysanthemum flower
Chrysanthemums, whose flower language includes “nobility,” are considered auspicious flowers symbolizing longevity and said to bring good fortune.
Let’s decorate your Respect-for-the-Aged Day gathering with chrysanthemum ornaments! First, cut origami paper into thin strips about 1 cm wide.
Fold each strip in half and round off the ends.
Once done, apply glue to the center and arrange the pieces radially to form a flower shape, layering them as you go.
Next, use a pencil or other thin stick to curl the tips.
Make another one the same way, then stack and glue them together to finish.
Create chrysanthemums in various colors to brighten up the room!
Simple paper flower
Even when the weather is bad, having lots of colorful flowers decorating the wall can lift your spirits a bit, right? Here’s an easy way to make cute flowers that you can display on the wall or hang from the ceiling.
Fold three strips of construction paper of different lengths softly in half and staple them.
Make lots of these and attach them with double-sided tape.
Try making flowers in various colors, or change the color of each petal.
You can also adjust the number of petals to change the size of the flower to your liking.
Respect-for-the-Aged Day: Mural ideas to brighten the celebration. Simple handmade ideas (11–20)
collage letters
How about making a lucky-character collage—featuring auspicious characters like “福” (good fortune) or “祝” (congratulations)—for Respect for the Aged Day, using old magazines or flyer inserts you no longer read? Once you’ve chosen the character, type it on your computer and print it out.
Turn the paper over and trace the outline of the character with a red pen.
Cut out random pieces of colored sections (anything but black) from magazines and flyers, and paste them on the front side of the character.
After pasting, cut along the red outline on the back to shape it into the character.
Mount it on white drawing paper for a beautiful, textured collage.
It also looks great on colored paper!
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A wreath decoration instantly brightens up a room.
Its large, round shape really catches the eye.
You can freely create any design you like—using origami, yarn, faux flowers, and more—so it makes a great handmade gift.
Wreaths also work anywhere: not only on a wall, but on doors or in entryways, adding a special touch to the space.
Because they’re easy to display somewhere visible, the recipient can always feel your presence nearby.
It’s also a thoughtful gift for older loved ones who live apart, conveying the message, “I’m always watching over you.”
Grandpa and Grandma
Perfect for Respect for the Aged Day in autumn! How about making adorable “Grandpa and Grandma” wall decorations? All you have to do is cut and paste construction paper or origami, so it’s easy for anyone to enjoy! You can download the templates for free, so be sure to use them.
It will look lively if you arrange autumn motifs like red dragonflies, pampas grass, and spider lilies around Grandpa and Grandma.
Highly recommended for decorating senior care facilities on Respect for the Aged Day.
A turtle message card made with mizuhiki
Mizuhiki, the decorative cords often seen on gift envelopes, are made from washi paper and are said to be tied only by hand! Let’s use mizuhiki to handcraft a gift for Respect-for-the-Aged Day.
It’s a great material for expressing gratitude to seniors.
There are many ways to tie mizuhiki, but since we’re celebrating longevity, let’s make a message card with a turtle motif! You’ll make the turtle’s head and shell separately and join them at the end.
It may be a bit challenging for beginners until you get used to handling mizuhiki.
Besides the turtle, try adding ume (plum) knots or awaji knots to create a more luxurious message card!