[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 Demons and Ehomaki (41–50)
Oni Made with Sponge Stamps
When you think of an ogre’s hairstyle, you might imagine tight, frizzy curls, right? By using a sponge stamp, you can recreate that curly ogre hair in a craft project.
First, make the ogre’s face and head out of construction paper.
Attach a sponge to a chopstick, dab it in paint or ink, and gently stamp it onto the head area.
This will create a soft, rounded hairstyle.
Sponge stamping doesn’t require much force, so it’s an easy activity for older adults as well.
Use this idea as a reference and try making a wonderful piece!
[For Seniors] February Wall Decorations Are Set: Fun Ideas with Setsubun Ornaments—Oni Demons and Ehomaki (51–60)
Oni made of balloon art
Have you ever seen balloon art? It’s an art form where you twist and rub long, colorful balloons to create any shape you like.
It’s popular as street performance, too.
When making wall decorations, many of you probably use construction paper or origami as the basics.
But for the upcoming Setsubun, let’s incorporate balloon art and make a slightly more elaborate wall display.
The recommended motifs are the Red Oni and Blue Oni.
Both colors are easy to find as balloons, so preparation should be simple.
Give it a try!
flat measuring box
Setsubun is celebrated by scattering roasted beans while chanting “Oni wa soto” (Demons out) and “Fuku wa uchi” (Good fortune in).
In some regions, people scatter peanuts instead of roasted beans.
A masu (square wooden measuring cup) is used when scattering beans or peanuts, and it is considered an auspicious item that wards off evil and prays for health.
Let’s fold a masu out of origami and decorate the wall for Setsubun.
You’ll use a single sheet of origami paper to create a flat piece that still has a three-dimensional feel.
It may look complicated, but first make the crease lines, then fold in order.
Once it’s finished, add beans or peanuts with stickers or drawings.
It will look lovely displayed in an elderly person’s room, perhaps alongside a Setsubun wreath.
Demon made from a single sheet of origami paper
When February comes around, many senior and nursing care facilities likely hold Setsubun events.
You probably want to decorate the interior to liven up the celebration.
Here’s an origami ogre (oni) that’s perfect for wall decorations.
There are many ways to fold an origami oni, but this time we’ll introduce one you can make with just a single sheet of origami paper.
The steps are simple and not too intricate, so many older adults should be able to fold it.
Seeing their own creations brighten up the room may give seniors a sense of accomplishment.
Please use this as inspiration to create lovely pieces.
Holly sprig with sardines made of origami
In some regions during Setsubun, there is a custom of decorating the entrance with hiiragi iwashi.
Hiiragi iwashi is made by attaching a sardine head to a branch of holly.
It’s said to serve as a talisman to keep demons from entering the house.
Let’s make a February wall decoration using origami.
We’ll make the sardine head and holly leaves from origami paper, and use a bamboo skewer for the branch.
Older adults who have displayed hiiragi iwashi before may recall past Setsubun celebrations as they work on the craft.
Those who aren’t familiar with hiiragi iwashi can enjoy learning about it for the first time and expanding their knowledge.
It would also be lovely to take the finished piece home and display it there.
Oni made with origami
When it comes to characters that appear in Setsubun festivities, ogres (oni) come to mind.
Let’s make and display colorful oni dolls out of origami—perfect for Setsubun events that pray for good health.
All you need is origami paper.
Once you master the folding method, you can create various patterns by changing the colors and expressions.
With a single sheet of origami, you can make the oni’s head and body.
It’s fun to make the oni’s pants in different colors or patterns to mix and match.
The plump, cute shape will delight children.
You can also make lots of them and stick them on the wall.
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.