[For Staff] Energize Your Nursing Home Respect-for-the-Aged Day! Performance Ideas Full of Laughter and Emotion

Handbell ‘Mount Fuji’

Create a model video of “Fujiyama” using 8-note music bells (handbells)

It’s an activity where each person rings their assigned bells at just the right moment to complete the music, letting everyone enjoy the sense of unity in the moment.

How many bells each person handles also matters; if someone skillfully switches between many bells, not only the tones but also the performer’s technique will draw attention.

For song selection, simple melodies with a relaxed tempo—like the children’s song “Fujinoyama” (Mt.

Fuji)—are recommended.

Keep a steady rhythm while also playing the harmonies.

After giving a model performance, have the audience participate by assigning them a bell to play; this way they can experience both the fun and the difficulty of performing, which we also highly recommend.

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Rainbow & Friendly: Original Play “Momotaro” at the Senior Citizens’ Gathering — 2015/09/18

A play that draws the audience into its story and world can be a highlight of the Respect-for-the-Aged Day event.

You can choose a famous story everyone knows, or arrange it in an easy-to-understand way so people can enjoy it.

Of course, an original script is fine too, but be careful not to get too particular or niche, as the audience may have trouble following along.

Also, making it interactive—for example, by speaking to the audience from the stage—can really liven things up, so it’s a recommended attraction.

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Commend longevity

2021 Senior Citizens’ Day Commendation Ceremony

“Thank you for staying healthy,” “Please continue to be well for many years to come.” How about expressing these feelings—ones that are hard to convey in everyday life—through a certificate of appreciation? Some people who attend nursing homes or day services blame themselves, thinking they only cause trouble.

If you present a handmade certificate that expresses gratitude for their vitality and longevity, as well as respect for them as elders with a wealth of life experience, it will surely bring them joy.

Being celebrated is delightful at any age.

Let’s celebrate longevity in grand style, filled with heartfelt thanks.

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two-person robe (Nininbaori): a comedic act where two people share one kimono-like garment, with the rear person acting as the arms for the front person

The two-person costume performance at the Respect for the Aged Day celebration at the nursing home 'Nonaka House'.

Ninin-baori is a fun performance.

It seems like a great opportunity for older adults and staff to laugh together.

By having the person in back do the gestures for makeup or eating, you can create a performance full of humor.

It’s also nice to let the older adult be the star while the staff member takes a supporting role.

It’s important to create an atmosphere where even small mistakes are warmly accepted.

Through ninin-baori, new interactions may emerge and bring energy to the facility.

It’s a wonderful act that lets everyone share a joyful time while respecting the rich experiences of the older adults.

kayo show (Japanese pop music show)

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When it comes to classics that add flair to a summer festival, nothing beats a “kayō show.” Staff dress up in kimonos or gowns and perform nostalgic pop songs, prompting handclaps and humming from the crowd.

Some people’s eyes light up the moment a Showa-era hit starts playing.

There’s room for laughs with small dance moves, staging, and props, and it works whether you aim for a mellow, heartfelt mood or a lively, festive one.

Even if you’re not a strong singer, wholehearted role-playing draws applause.

It’s a performance that creates a warm moment where nostalgia and smiles overflow together.

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Festival Mambo

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Here are some ideas to brighten up your summer festival, all danced to the cheerful rhythm of “Omatsuri Mambo.” With just a few clever touches to costumes and movement, the performance becomes much more captivating and draws the audience’s attention.

You can go with classic synchronized choreography, or deliberately use quirky moves to get laughs and pump up the crowd.

The lively, fun melody spreads through the whole venue, creating a sense of unity that makes people want to clap along.

Even without flashy props, it’s more than enjoyable—this piece shines with the performers’ creativity, which is part of its charm.

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BOH Care Service Center 17th Summer Evening Festival – Staff Performance (Saburo Kitajima “Matsuri”)

Matsuri, the famous song by Saburo Kitajima, is perfect for the climax of a summer festival.

As staff members make their entrance to the powerful vocals and parade with a handmade mikoshi, the atmosphere changes in an instant.

The impressive mikoshi—hard to believe it’s handmade—pairs perfectly with the staff in happi coats, making the eyes of the seniors light up.

If you move the mikoshi and weave in some dancing to match the song’s build-up, you’ll be rewarded with clapping and smiles.

It’s a performance that resonates across generations, blending nostalgia with sheer impact.

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