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[For Adults] Fun Games to Liven Up Your Cherry-Blossom Viewing: Recreation and Party Games

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Hanami is already a lot of fun just by eating, drinking, and chatting while admiring the cherry blossoms.

That said, if it’s a long stretch from noon into the night, there are times when the mood dips if you keep the party going nonstop.

And even though it’s spring, March and April can still be quite chilly.

So in this article, we’ve gathered some activities perfect for hanami—light recreation to get you moving and warm you up, as well as lively games to keep idle moments at bay.

It’s geared toward adults, so it’s great for company outings or university groups!

Be sure to check it out!

[For Adults] Fun Games to Liven Up Your Hanami: Recreational Games (41–50)

Lollipop Game

[Surreal Game] Lollipop Game! What happens when two guys go cherry-blossom viewing? Vol. 2

Lollipop Game

Have you ever eaten a big lollipop as an adult? You might get a small one from someone, but those huge, cartoon-like lollipops aren’t something you get many chances to try.

This is a game where you set a time limit and see who can finish one faster.

It’s a simple game, but it takes quite a while—and for those who don’t like sweets, it’s pure torture (lol).

You’ll probably feel full just from the sweetness.

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[For Adults] Fun games to liven up your cherry-blossom viewing party. Recreation and party games (51–60)

Food Russian roulette

I tried making Russian cream puffs!

Food Russian roulette

It’s a game where you prepare one spicy “loser” item among foods like takoyaki or cream puffs, and then eat them.

With a small group, taking turns adds suspense and excitement; with a large group, eating all at once makes the reactions fun.

Conversely, it might also be interesting to make most of them the “losers” and have just one delicious one.

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Opposite-words quick-say game

A game where you say antonyms right away! The reflexive antonyms are hilarious lol

Opposite-words quick-say game

If you’re looking for a game you can start on a whim with no tools at all, how about trying the “Antonym Game”? As the name suggests, it’s a game where you simply answer antonyms.

The speaker calls on someone to give the antonym—can they immediately come up with a word that means the opposite? For example, the speaker says “flashy” and points to someone; can that person instantly answer “plain”? Some antonym judgments can be tricky, but that’s part of what makes the game exciting.

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In conclusion

We introduced some recreation ideas and games recommended for adult hanami parties.

Did you find anything you could use for your own cherry-blossom viewing? Since different games will excite different groups, if you’re in charge of organizing, it’s a good idea to prepare a few options!