[For Seniors] February Wall Decorations: Setsubun-Themed! Fun Ideas with Oni Demons and Ehomaki Sushi Rolls

Hanging decorations for Setsubun

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When it comes to traditional Japanese events in February, Setsubun is the one that comes to mind! Let’s enjoy a craft activity by making hanging decorations themed around Setsubun, which are familiar to many seniors.

Using strips of construction paper, we’ll create figures like the smiling Okame (Otafuku), an oni (demon), and a club.

Because we’ll be expressing Setsubun motifs using only paper strips, shaping them may be a bit challenging, but it’s great finger dexterity training—so give it a try! Rather than making them individually, this activity is recommended as a collaborative project.

When displaying them on a wall, adding accents with square-cut chiyogami paper can make the decorations look even more charming.

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Hanging decoration with a Setsubun motif

How to Make Paper Hanging Decorations for Setsubun! Handcrafted February winter ornaments like one-horned oni demons and Otafuku [Tsukuru Mon]

When you hear “Setsubun,” what do you imagine? Oni (demons), beans, ehomaki rolls, maybe Otafuku masks? There are lots of things that come to mind.

So this time, we’re introducing a hanging decoration made from items related to Setsubun.

We’ll fold and bend long, strip-shaped pieces of construction paper to create each part.

You can have many older adults each make different parts and assemble them into one hanging decoration.

Of course, you could also make smaller hanging decorations to display, or let the older adults take them home.

It’s also a great idea to have them think of Setsubun-related motifs themselves and make those.

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Nakajima Junko

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Setsubun wreath

[Easy Origami] Setsubun Wall Decorations: “Oni” (Demon) and “Okame” (Smiling Lady)

A familiar decoration for Christmas and other occasions is the wreath—a ring used for decoration, adorned with flowers and greenery.

Let’s update that wreath with a Setsubun twist and make one ourselves! You only need origami, so it’s easy to try.

Use origami to create motifs associated with Setsubun, such as oni (demons) and otafuku (a smiling face).

Then attach them to a wreath base made by forming origami paper into a ring.

With just that, you’ll have a cute wreath that captures the spirit of Setsubun.

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Oni made with paper plates

Setsubun craft: Let's make a Setsubun ogre with a paper plate

Let’s try making an ogre (oni) decoration using a paper plate.

Since a paper plate is circular, we’ll make use of that shape to create the oni’s face.

Attach origami paper in oni colors—such as red or blue—to the plate.

By the way, oni for Setsubun are said to come in five colors: in addition to red and blue, there are green, black, and white or yellow.

Each color is associated with a human vice or worldly desire.

Some older adults may know the details well.

Talking about oni will likely spark conversation while you work.

Finish by attaching or drawing the hair and facial features.

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Nakajima Junko

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Make a holly sardine using paper clay

[Senior Recreation] Reku Craftsman Series Part 228: Setsubun Recreation, Round 2! Let’s Make Hiiragi Iwashi

Setsubun is said to be a day when evil spirits can easily slip in.

To ward them off, some people hang a decoration called hiiragi iwashi by the front door.

It’s a sprig tipped with holly leaves, into which the grilled head of a sardine is stuck.

Let’s make a hiiragi iwashi using paper clay.

You’ll need paper clay, paint, origami paper, a twig, and green embroidery thread.

First, shape the paper clay into a sardine head and attach it to the end of the twig.

Next, use the origami paper and green embroidery thread to create holly leaves and secure them to the twig with the thread.

Then paint the sardine head however you like, and you’re done.

It’s very easy, so give it a try!

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Yoimachi Jēn

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