Entertainments and performances to liven up cherry-blossom viewing: spring mini games
When it comes to spring, the number one event is definitely cherry-blossom viewing (hanami)!
You can relax with your favorite drink while gazing at the beautiful cherry blossoms, or enjoy a get-together or party with everyone.
But when you’re asked to provide some entertainment or a performance—or you want to plan something yourself—it’s not always easy to come up with ideas on the spot.
So in this article, we’ll introduce activities and performances that will liven up your hanami!
We’ve also picked out games you can enjoy even when it’s hard to be loud.
One of the real joys of hanami is enjoying the beautiful cherry blossoms in between doing these activities and performances.
Here’s to a hanami that everyone can enjoy and get excited about together!
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Entertaining performances and activities to liven up cherry-blossom viewing. Spring mini-games (31–40)
rap freestyle
Freestyle rap is something you hear about a lot these days—you even see it on TV.
It’s amazing to watch people fire off clever lyrics, like wordplay or tongue twisters.
How about trying freestyle rap as entertainment for a cherry-blossom viewing party? You can prepare a beat, or just perform with a single mic—or even with no mic at all, just yourself.
If someone’s got some rap skills, an MC battle could really get the crowd going!
Russian pizza
Russian-style games are always a big hit, right? Even at a cherry-blossom viewing party, something like Russian pizza would really liven things up! Just be careful not to overdo it, but try adding extra Tabasco or sneaking in some habanero.
And if someone gets the spicy slice, make sure to hype it up with the best reaction!
Grand Lottery
One thing that surprisingly livens up a cherry-blossom viewing party is a raffle.
Even without a lottery machine, simple paper tickets will do.
People are very susceptible to situations where they might get something.
Hanami spots can be unexpectedly chilly, so blankets and disposable heat packs tend to be popular prizes.
Rare types of alcohol or fancy snacks that people wouldn’t normally splurge on are also great choices.
Dance from a school drama?
It’s an entertainment piece that’s sure to excite the crowd: you think you’re about to see a short drama, but then everyone suddenly breaks into dance—a fusion of theater and dance that lets you enjoy both.
Just like a musical, the dance begins seamlessly from the play, and there’s no doubt the audience will be thrilled! Choose songs for the dance that fit and connect with the storyline.
It’s also like a flash mob, with all the characters gathering and bursting into dance.
authentic breakdancing
If a few people who dance as a hobby get together, putting on a full-fledged dance performance would really liven things up.
If you’re into dancing, you probably want lots of people to see you, and it’s great to have more places to perform.
If there’s space to dance, let’s all dance together! Dance is a classic go-to for entertainment because it’s something everyone can enjoy without overthinking it.
And a serious, polished routine will feel fresh and exciting for people who don’t usually see or experience dance, so it’s sure to hype up the crowd.
Festive entertainment and performances for cherry-blossom viewing: Spring mini games (41–50)
Blindfolded smartphone flick input quiz
When it comes to typing on smartphones, most people probably use flick input, right? Once you get used to it, flick input is simple and intuitive—but let’s try playing a game with it.
It’s a game where you’re blindfolded and have to flick-type the word someone tells you, correctly.
You might think, “That sounds easy,” but it’s actually incredibly difficult.
When you try it, your input ends up full of mistakes and turns into a nonsensical sentence.
The fun of the game is getting excited over those bizarre, unintelligible sentences.
Easy dance
Speaking of dance, it’s a classic choice for entertainment at events, right? If you’ve got a big group, there are lots of options, but when it’s just a few adults—or even a solo—unless you’re a real pro, the difficulty goes up.
So how about trying an easy, “looks-the-part” dance, like a simple creative dance? At a lively, cheerful hanami party, just dancing is sure to get everyone excited, don’t you think? Keep it loose and just dance whatever comes to mind!