[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 All About Setsubun! Fun Ideas with Oni and Ehomaki (31–40)
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Here’s a craft idea for making an ogre (oni) using a lactic acid bacteria drink container as the base.
Wrap the entire container with yarn to represent the oni’s skin color—such as red or blue—and add yellow-and-black striped pants.
Place yarn hair on top of the container and glue on horns made from felt.
Use rhinestone stickers and thread to create the face, and give it a spiked club to hold to finish it off.
The oni looks cute on its own, but if you prepare a base decorated with beans and display two figures—a red oni and a blue oni—on it, it will look even nicer.
If you have the time, be sure to make the base as well.
Otafuku Decorations: Setsubun Crafts
Here’s an idea for making an Otafuku (Okame) face using origami.
Use origami paper to create the hair, cheeks, and a floral hair ornament, then glue them onto a backing sheet.
Finish by drawing the eyes and mouth with a pen.
The key point of this idea is to lightly sketch each part on the origami first and then tear the shapes by hand instead of cutting them with scissors.
This gives the piece a warm, handcrafted feel.
For the floral hair ornament, use origami with traditional Japanese patterns to make it look festive.
You can also write a seasonal phrase like “God of Good Fortune” on the backing to match Setsubun.
Oni made from toilet paper rolls
Let’s try making cute little oni (ogres) using toilet paper rolls.
Cut a toilet paper roll in half, then use origami paper to create the oni’s face, hair, and shorts.
Oni are often seen as scary, right? But the ones made from toilet paper rolls turn out small and round when finished.
You can make very cute oni.
Try making a colorful set in red, blue, and yellow, and display them in a row.
They’d also be great as pins for tabletop bowling—these toilet paper roll oni are sure to shine.
Be sure to use them for games and recreational activities, too!
A demon made by winding yarn
Here’s an easy craft idea for making an oni (demon) decoration.
Cut cardboard into a square to create the oni’s face.
Wrap the cut cardboard with yarn in colors you like, such as blue or red.
Add the facial features, and your oni is complete.
You can display it on a decorative fan backing for a festive look, or paste it onto construction paper or colored paper for a lovely effect.
Arrange holly leaves or plum blossoms around the oni for a lively Setsubun feel.
It’s also fun to make several Setsubun-themed parts together with older adults.
You can prepare the parts in advance, let them choose what they like, and have them finish the piece in their preferred style.
Mini shikishi decorations for Setsubun from the 100-yen shop
This is a wall decoration themed around oni, the demons that appear during Setsubun, a traditional event cherished in Japan.
Why not make a seasonal decoration using items you can buy at a 100-yen shop? Create the oni’s facial parts from construction paper and attach soft strings to both sides of the assembled face.
Express the beans using textured paper (Lezac) or colored paper, stick them onto mini shikishi boards, and then use double-sided tape to decorate with the oni parts.
Scatter beans and other elements used in the oni-banishing scene across the boards, attach a ribbon at the top, and it’s complete.
Engaging in these detailed steps also helps train fine motor skills by exercising the fingers.
[For Seniors] February Wall Decorations Are All About Setsubun! Fun Ideas with Oni Demons and Ehomaki (41–50)
cute demon
Let’s make a cute oni (Japanese ogre) using colored construction paper! Cut the colored paper into the shape of the oni’s face and facial features like the eyes and nose, then glue them on.
The process is simple, so it should be easy for older adults to try.
With a little creativity when making the facial area, you can create a cute, three-dimensional oni face.
The steps of cutting along the shapes with scissors and attaching the facial parts require dexterous use of the fingertips.
Using the fingertips is said to help stimulate brain activity.
Display it on the wall as a craft that lets older adults feel the seasonal spirit of Setsubun.
Recommended for class activities! Draw your favorite demon
When it comes to events in February, many of us think of Setsubun.
And when we think of Setsubun, we think of oni (demons).
How about making unique oni crafts as a recreational activity? Staff can prepare the base parts in advance—such as the oni’s face, horns, and hair.
Participants can then draw and add the rest, resulting in oni that reflect each person’s creativity.
Some may have one horn, others two; some might have a single eye—each handmade oni full of character.
When these oni are displayed on the facility’s walls and brighten up the rooms, they may help residents feel the season and develop a fondness for their creations.
It’s a fun project that enhances the Setsubun spirit.