[For Seniors] Liven Up Cherry-Blossom Viewing! Fun Games and Recreational Activities

mayonnaise

#shorts What's inside the box!?

Even if seasonings differ in taste and texture depending on the type, the containers they come in are often similar.

This is a high-difficulty challenge: can you identify mayonnaise—one of those seasonings—using only the feel of its container? The main difference is the shape of the nozzle, so someone who can recognize that by touch might arrive at the right answer.

The premise of “seasoning” is already a big hint, and adding clues like flavor and color would likely help more people figure it out.

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folding umbrella

Today's activity at Day Service Asumiru

A folding umbrella is something everyone knows, yet it’s surprisingly rare to actually see one up close.

With its smooth feel combined with hints of metal and plastic, you may find yourself wondering, “What is this?” Because most people don’t often touch it in its folded state, those who weren’t office workers in their younger days might struggle to come up with the answer.

If no one knows, the host can ask the group questions like, “Have you ever used one?” or “When did you use it?” to involve everyone and make it more enjoyable.

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Balloon volleyball with newspaper-stick bats

Recreation for seniors / Activities during the COVID-19 pandemic / Guaranteed crowd-pleaser: Balloon volleyball using newspaper-stick paddles

Balloon volleyball played using rolled-up newspaper sticks lets you reach farther with the tool, while also challenging more delicate control of force.

It’s also important to treat the table like a volleyball court: set up a proper net in the middle so you can enjoy the volleyball atmosphere.

The higher the net, the more it encourages players to hit the balloon upward, which naturally directs their gaze up and can help improve posture.

Rather than focusing on winning, encouraging players to keep the rally going will likely help them enjoy it for longer.

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Intense Balloon Volleyball

[Day Service Recreation] An evolved version of balloon volleyball! #DayService #DayServiceRecreation

It’s the same as balloon volleyball in that you keep the rally going without letting the balloon drop, but the only change is the number of balloons.

Since you’ll be chasing two balloons, not only your striking motion but also your concentration and dynamic vision will be tested.

A key point is that the balloons won’t necessarily be in the same place—when they fly apart, you’ll follow them with your head and gaze, so your body will likely loosen up as the game goes on.

As the number of balloons increases, the game becomes more intense and demands greater concentration, so start with a small number and gradually work your way up.

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wet mop

What's Inside the Box? 2: Enjoying My Junior's Fright — Assist Shinwa

It’s a collection of soft, thin strands, and it’s wet.

If you were to touch it without seeing it, some of you might imagine it’s something alive.

If it’s a well-used mop, when you touch it and smell it, you might wonder, “What’s that smell?” and feel even more unsure about what it is.

If you happen to move the mop while gingerly touching it, you might let out a scream and run away.

Since it’s a cleaning tool that’s widely used, it’s also recommended because it’s easy to prepare.

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Balloon volleyball box-in

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This is a game where you use a handheld uchiwa fan to hit a balloon upward and try to get it into a box placed in the center of the table.

Because the box is positioned out of arm’s reach, your control over how you launch the balloon is really put to the test.

People closer to the box end up moving their hands more, so it’s best to have everyone try multiple rounds, changing the starting positions and the box’s position to keep the balloon circulating evenly.

You can also adjust the box’s size and height to change the difficulty and help players focus even more.

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Tokyo’s cherry blossom opening is declared based on the blossoms at Yasukuni Shrine.

When you think of spring, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Graduation ceremonies, company entrance ceremonies, the Doll Festival, Golden Week—but isn’t cherry-blossom viewing the number one event? In Japan, where there are fewer parties compared to the West, it’s a precious party occasion.

But how is the official cherry blossom “blooming declaration” decided? In fact, Tokyo’s declaration is based on a specific cherry tree at Yasukuni Shrine.

Each prefecture has a designated “standard tree,” and officials judge the bloom status by visually inspecting these trees.

Apparently, if about five or six blossoms open, it’s considered to have bloomed.

Surprisingly few, right?