[For Seniors] Liven Up Cherry-Blossom Viewing! Fun Games and Recreational Activities
When the warm days continue, the cherry blossoms bloom and it becomes the season to enjoy beautiful pink and white flowers.
Many older adults may be looking forward to cherry-blossom viewing unique to this time of year.
In this article, we introduce games and recreational activities that can help seniors enjoy cherry-blossom viewing even more.
We’ve gathered games that everyone can enjoy together at day service centers, senior facilities, or with family and friends.
Please use them as ideas for a fun cherry-blossom viewing time.
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[For Seniors] Liven Up Your Cherry Blossom Viewing! Fun Games and Recreational Activities (61–70)
Brain-training recreation with a ball

It’s a game where everyone sits on chairs to form a circle and passes balls to the next person.
The balls differ in color and shape, and only the specified ball is passed along.
The tricky parts are judging whether you’re holding the specified ball and being able to stop the previously specified ball.
The speed at which the balls are passed is also important—when it increases, people feel rushed, and the brain-training element of identifying the balls becomes even stronger.
Chaotic Balloon Volleyball
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It’s a game where two teams sit facing each other across a table and try to knock as many balloons as possible into the opponent’s side.
With so many balloons in play, players must fend off attacks while batting balloons away, so quick hand movements are put to the test.
During the time limit, you’re constantly chasing balloons with your hands, creating a lively atmosphere.
By eagerly reaching for the colorful balloons, the game not only trains physical movement but also offers visual enjoyment.
Ring Valley Game
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This is a game where you keep a balloon volleyball rally going while also keeping track of how many times you can send the balloon through a ring installed above.
By adding an extra element to the rally, players can focus more on the game, and aiming to hit the balloon upward can also help improve posture.
Quick decisions are important too—such as whether you should be the one to put the balloon through the ring or hit it to a spot that makes it easier for someone else to do so.
Splitting into teams and taking on the challenge together may also be a key point for boosting fun, as it helps teammates feel a stronger bond.
beanbags

Beanbags used in various games can feel subtly different depending on the fabric and the filling.
How about testing whether you can accurately identify them under such varying conditions? Because it’s something we casually use, you might find yourself picturing it but unable to recall its name.
It’s also fun to mix beanbags of different weights and textures on purpose, so the differences in feel make people hesitate over their answers.
fruit

Because fruit is sometimes sold as cut pieces and people tend to focus on flavor, we may not pay much attention to appearance or how it feels to the touch.
But can we tell what fruit it is just from the sensation of touching it? Since the texture varies greatly by type of fruit, the choice of which ones to use will likely affect both the accuracy rate and the reactions.
Most fruits basically feel smooth, so to introduce contrast, adding something like pineapple is recommended.
Kendama

The kendama’s unique shape, with the ball and handle connected by a string, seems like a promising hint.
Whether someone has handled one before, and how familiar they are with the toy, would likely affect the accuracy rate.
Since it’s hard to identify it from the feel of the wood alone, it might be better to touch and check the shape as you go.
If the shape and feel still don’t give it away, hints like “New Year,” “toy,” or playing with a ball might help some people figure it out.
Daruma

Daruma, known as lucky charms, are mostly made of wood and all have a smooth feel, don’t they? Among many objects that might come to mind with that same smooth texture, let’s guide people to arrive at “daruma” through how we give hints.
After they notice its unique shape—a dent within an overall round form—you can combine it with clues like “a red good-luck charm” to help them guess the answer.
Words like “draw the eyes,” “election,” and “tumble” might also serve as useful hints.



