[For Seniors] February Wall Decorations: Setsubun-Themed! Fun Ideas with Oni Demons and Ehomaki Sushi Rolls
Decorations that brighten up the walls during Setsubun are a wonderful way to feel the season’s arrival.
Let’s make colorful, festive Setsubun decorations! Beyond the classic oni (demons), motifs unique to Setsubun—such as ehomaki sushi rolls, masu wooden boxes, and holly with sardines—lift the spirits just by looking at them.
Many projects use familiar materials like origami and construction paper, so you can enjoy crafting with just a few supplies.
Using finger stamps or sponge stamps can add an exciting twist to your creations.
While sharing memories of past Setsubun celebrations, why not make a variety of colorful pieces—red and blue oni, and even Otafuku to invite good fortune?
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[For Seniors] February Wall Decorations Are Set: Fun Ideas with Setsubun Ornaments—Oni Demons and Ehomaki (51–60)
Sushi Rolls Made with Origami
Some senior and nursing care facilities may also serve ehomaki on Setsubun, don’t you think? It’s said that if you face the year’s lucky direction and eat an ehomaki, you’ll have good fortune that year.
Ehomaki stuffed with lots of fillings are delicious, aren’t they? Many places probably cut the ehomaki into pieces like rolled sushi to make it easier for older adults to eat.
So this time, we’ll introduce an ehomaki in the style of rolled sushi.
You’ll fold it from a single sheet of origami, and use round stickers for the fillings.
Stickers are convenient for the fillings, but it might also be nice to have older adults draw them with pens.
The finished piece is also recommended as an accent for a wreath or calendar.
Displaying an origami ehomaki on the wall feels like a craft that could invite good fortune.
Simple Otafuku with origami
Around Setsubun, you often see not only oni (demon) masks but also Otafuku masks, don’t you? Some people might wonder, “Why is Otafuku associated with Setsubun?” In kanji, Otafuku is written as お多福, which literally means “much good fortune.” Since Setsubun is about welcoming as much good fortune as possible, Otafuku plays an important role.
How about sharing this little trivia with older adults while folding an Otafuku face out of origami? There are some very simple folding steps, so give making an Otafuku a try for Setsubun!
Red and Blue Oni in Origami
The demons that appear during Setsubun.
There are demons in various colors like red, blue, and black, but did you know the colors actually have meanings? The red oni symbolizes the bad side of human nature, while the blue oni represents malice, suffering, and anger.
In fact, Setsubun oni are basically five colors, and they are said to be related to human worldly desires.
Some older adults might even know quite a bit about oni.
It could be nice to fold origami oni together with older adults while sharing stories about these demons.
As they fold the oni, some seniors might also look back on their past Setsubun memories.
Ehomaki with finger stamps
On Setsubun, people eat ehomaki while facing the year’s lucky direction.
There are also “rules,” such as not cutting the roll so as not to sever good fortune, and eating in silence while making a wish.
Many older adults may have eaten them at home with family or been served them at senior facilities.
So let’s make a wall decoration of an ehomaki to further enhance the Setsubun atmosphere indoors.
Ehomaki are thick sushi rolls, often filled with colorful ingredients.
We’ll create the fillings by dipping our fingers in paint and stamping them on—like making prints.
Using their own fingers to stamp the ingredients should feel fun and engaging for older adults, too.
Setsubun wreath
How about making a wreath that’s perfect for Setsubun? You can choose your favorite motifs—ogres (oni), Otafuku, beans, and more—to enjoy creating a unique piece.
The key is to use colored paper and decorate a base made from origami.
If you adorn the oni’s face with pipe cleaners and beads, you can even feel the breath of spring.
It’s a great way to spark creativity in older adults and spend an enjoyable time together.
There are steps that use scissors and glue, but let’s support one another where needed and create a wonderful piece together.
Displaying the finished wreath will bring the full Setsubun atmosphere to your space.