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Cute deco uchiwa ideas for school culture festivals

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Uchiwa fans are a must-have among high school girls, and they really shine at events like sports festivals.

They’re also indispensable at school festivals—making them with friends or clubmates boosts the vibe and brings everyone together as one.

In this article, we’ll share decoration ideas for uchiwa that are perfect for cultural and school festivals.

Brainstorming with friends—going back and forth with ideas—and making them together is fun, and it’ll become a memorable experience.

We’d love to help you create flashy, eye-catching uchiwa so you can make amazing memories!

Cute decorative uchiwa ideas for school culture festivals (31–40)

Big Letter Uchiwa

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Big Letter Uchiwa

Have you ever seen large uchiwa fans shaped like letters at idol concerts? If you make one of those oversized letter fans, you’re sure to attract attention.

First, decide what letters or words you want to use.

A message to someone is fine, and using your own name or a friend’s name is great too.

As a guideline, two to three characters are easier to make.

Try fun arrangements as well, like turning diacritical marks into cute characters.

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message fan with custom text

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message fan with custom text

Here are some ideas for message fans you can use in various situations.

A “message fan” is, as the name suggests, a fan with a large, prominently designed message on it.

Many of you have probably seen people at concerts holding up message fans that say things like “Look this way” or “So cute.” Try adding messages that seem useful for certain occasions or that might get a laugh.

You can also combine multiple fans to form a single sentence.

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glowing uchiwa (light-up hand fan)

Glowing uchiwa completed!

glowing uchiwa (light-up hand fan)

Here’s an idea for a glowing fan that stands out even in the dark.

First, create a fan with your preferred design.

Then attach an LED tube to the back to finish it.

It’s also convenient to embed the tube in a panel and make it removable.

Since the slits and gaps in the fan will shine brightly, keep that in mind when designing.

Try working on it while imagining the finished look.

By the way, there are LED tubes available that let you switch the emission color.

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uniform uchiwa (hand fan)

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uniform uchiwa (hand fan)

If you’re looking for a fan that pops in photos, don’t overlook the uniform-style uchiwa.

The idea is to decorate the fan to look like a school uniform.

First, cut the top of the fan into a V shape and attach fabric.

Next, adorn it with fabric or ribbons to recreate the collar area.

Finally, glue on buttons to finish.

You can make it look just like your own school’s uniform or design it as a different color variation—both are lovely.

When taking photos, hold the fan just below your neck so it lines up with your outfit.

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folding fan

It’s not a uchiwa fan, but a folding fan (sensu) is also a great idea.

Since not many people make them, it could help you stand out.

For an easy option, you can take a store-bought folding fan and add stickers or paper, then decorate it with pipe cleaners or lace.

It’s also appealing because you can easily switch up the style—like Japanese-inspired or 80s bubble era.

Plus, folding fans are compact to carry and make it easy to strike poses, such as hiding part of your face.

There are DIY kits and plain fans available for purchase, so be sure to check them out.

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In conclusion

Were there any uchiwa decoration ideas you wanted to try? From standard ones with logos to more elaborate and unique designs, it might be hard to pick just one.

I hope you can make a fan that your friends or class will love—and that will become a great memory!