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[For Adults] A Collection of Recreation and Game Ideas to Liven Up Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing)

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With the warm spring weather, many of you are probably planning hanami cherry-blossom outings.

Simply eating and drinking while admiring the sakura is fun, but since you’re at it, wouldn’t it be great to include some group activities that really liven things up? There are actually plenty of games perfect for hanami—friendly competitions that adults can enjoy, as well as activities that bring out your inner child.

In this article, we’ve gathered a wide range of recreation ideas to make adult hanami even more enjoyable.

Try them out and get closer with your friends!

[For Adults] A Collection of Recreation and Game Ideas to Liven Up Cherry-Blossom Viewing (71–80)

Badminton

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Badminton

If you’re going cherry-blossom viewing outdoors and have plenty of space, how about really getting active and playing some games? Badminton is lightweight, compact, and easy to carry, so it won’t add to your load.

These days you can even pick up a set at a 100-yen shop, making it simple to enjoy.

As adults, we don’t play much badminton, do we? That’s exactly why this is a great chance to go all in and try a full-on tournament with everyone! Offering a prize for the winner would make things even more exciting.

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Lollipop Game

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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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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’ve introduced many activities to liven up a cherry-blossom viewing party for adults. Under the cherry trees, you can get moving or engage your mind in friendly competitions—there are so many ways to have fun. Share laughs with like-minded friends and make your hanami time even more special!