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There are times when you’re asked to put on a performance or plan some entertainment for a wedding, a company dinner, or year-end and New Year parties—and it can be hard to figure out what to do.
Maybe you’ve ended up doing it alone with no one to consult, or you’re just not comfortable performing in front of people to begin with.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of classic and recommended ideas for entertainment, dances, and skits especially for women dealing with these worries.
Choose something that feels manageable for you, based on the number of participants and the members attending.
If you set aside your embarrassment and give it your all, you’re sure to liven up the event!
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[For Women] Recommended Party Entertainments, Games, and Performances (1–10)
Two-person hane-ori showdown
If you’re a bold woman willing to swallow a bit of pride and go all-in for laughs, this two-person “ni-nin-bayashi” (two-in-one-coat) game is for you.
It’s simple: form pairs.
Both people wear a large happi coat together; the front person sticks out only their head, while the person in back slips their arms through and puts only their hands out behind the front person’s back.
The person in back can’t see and must feed the front person snacks or hors d’oeuvres.
How much can they eat within the time limit? It’s tough to do, but it’s guaranteed to get the audience roaring!
Ranking Battle
A ranking battle game where you compare two items and guess which one is the luxury option.
It’s so popular it even gets TV specials.
Doing a ranking game as entertainment in front of everyone is sure to liven things up.
What’s great is that the audience can also take part.
Why not have everyone excitedly compare the two items and enjoy deciding which ranks higher? For example, prepare one item that’s a multimillion-yen painting and the other a piece drawn by someone at the venue, or compare premium ingredients with supermarket ones.
We also recommend setting up seats for correct and incorrect answers, just like on the show.
Magic
How about some magic tricks as entertainment for your party? One of the charms of magic is the wide range of options, from simple card tricks to ones that showcase nimble finger work.
If you choose tricks that require only easy prep, you’ll surely be able to learn them in no time.
With a performance full of surprises, you can create a special moment and liven up the atmosphere without a doubt.
The simpler the trick, the more important your natural presentation! Practice beforehand so the setup and secrets don’t get exposed when it’s showtime.
Fox Dance
Since its debut in 2022, the Fox Dance has quickly become a hit.
It’s a cheer dance performed by the Fighters Girls, who support the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, wearing fox ear headbands and tails.
The song playing in the background is The Fox by Ylvis, a duo of Norwegian comedian brothers.
It’s perfect as a group performance at parties and other events.
Coordinating cute fox costumes will make it even more exciting.
cheer dance
Cheer dance showcases dynamic routines using pom-poms and full-body acrobatic moves.
When a large group performs in perfect sync, it’s sure to leave the audience in awe.
It’s a great choice for celebratory occasions like wedding receptions, and of course for New Year parties or company events.
If you choose easy, approachable choreography, the audience can join in and the energy will skyrocket.
Coordinating outfits for everyone could also be a nice touch.
Give it a try!
Marshmallow Catch
Have you ever been asked to put on a performance or do a skit at a party but had no time to practice? Here’s a fun, low-effort idea that always gets people excited: the marshmallow catch.
As the name suggests, you toss a marshmallow and catch it with your mouth.
Start at about one meter, then gradually move farther away from the person throwing.
The more distance you add, the more excited the audience will be watching.
It’s a simple and funny game, but remember you’re dealing with food—so keep that in mind when you try it.
It’s also a good idea to prepare for dropped marshmallows so everything stays clean and safe.
Impersonation
Impersonations are surprisingly easy—anyone can do them! Just imitate a famous person or character and you’ll bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
If you practice on YouTube, your repertoire will grow in no time.
Add a few gestures, and your performance will rival the pros! If you mimic coworkers or friends, it’ll feel familiar and definitely liven up the mood.
Don’t be shy—give it a try, and you might discover a hidden talent!
Showa-era Hit Songs Dance Medley
It seems that, thanks to the influence of social media, songs from the Showa era are being played more often.
Many people say they relate to the catchy melodies and lyrics that you don’t find in Reiwa-era songs.
So how about a Showa hit-song dance medley for your entertainment segment? At workplaces or weddings, there are often participants from a range of age groups.
With Showa hits, there’s a good chance people of various ages will know the songs.
If it’s a dance to songs they recognize, it’s sure to get the crowd going.
Be sure to practice as much as your schedule allows and put on a sharp, polished performance!
Relatable things about working adults
Once you enter the working world, it’s easy to feel bewildered by how different it is from student life.
The biggest difference may be, well, working.
Many people probably have a lot of thoughts about their company or their business partners.
So why not share the things you’ve thought and felt since becoming a working adult? If you mix in some humor and turn them into relatable “been there” moments, you might get laughs and win empathy from those around you.
If people hear your stories from the workplace and say, “I know exactly what you mean,” that’s a big win.
Everyday, trivial happenings can become fodder for classic office-life anecdotes.
Hunting for those relatable moments could be fun, too.
What’s in the box? game
Here’s an introduction to the “What’s in the box?” game, familiar from TV shows.
It’s a game where you guess what’s inside the box using only your sense of touch.
There’s also a trick: the audience can see what’s in the box.
The key is to be creative with what you put inside.
If you put something unexpected in the box, you’ll get even more laughs from the viewers.
You can also make it a game where someone’s face pokes up from under the box and you guess who it is—that would be a hit too.
Give it a try!