[Perfect for Photos] Decoration Ideas for School Festivals and Cultural Festivals

Lantern

Oil lanterns are essential for camping, which has become a boom in recent years.

Their stylish shapes and softly flickering light are really popular! You’ll often see lots of lanterns used as décor in cafés, and lately “lantern parfaits” have become trendy too—they’re all over Instagram! If you decorate various spots around the classroom with these cute, stylish lanterns, you can create a wonderful atmosphere.

Dim the classroom with curtains, and it will feel even more magical! There are also LED lanterns shaped like oil lanterns, not the kind that burn oil, so using those is a safer option.

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Hane Keisuke

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Otemon Gate of Miyazu Castle

2015 Miyako High School Festival Main Gate Arch Production: Compilation

Let’s create something while tracing back through Japan’s history! Here are some ideas for the main gate (Otemon) of Miyazu Castle.

The Miyazu Castle Otemon is said to have been located in Tsuruga, Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture.

How about recreating this historic main gate as the entrance to your school festival? In the video, a wooden bridge and signboards are installed.

Near the recreated gate, it would be good to place boards written by the students who made it, explaining its origins and history, and why they decided to build it.

SDGs sign made from 100% scrap materials

[SDGs] Making signs using 100% scrap materials

SDGs signs made entirely from scrap materials let you balance environmental consideration with individuality.

By using discarded wood, cutting out letters, spray-painting the pieces, and attaching them to a board, you can create a design that combines warmth and impact.

Highlighting the texture of the wood produces a natural atmosphere that conveys kindness and reassurance to customers.

By being selective about the materials from the start, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind piece with a strong presence that will leave a lasting impression on visitors.

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A glowing 3D sign made of Styrofoam

[Foam Art] I tried making a glowing 3D sign out of Styrofoam!

A glowing 3D sign made from Styrofoam is perfect for creating eye-catching effects.

Attach a template to the Styrofoam and cut out the outlines of the letters with a utility knife to give them a three-dimensional shape.

Spray with water-based paint in your preferred color, then use a soldering iron to melt the inside and create space for embedding LEDs.

Fix them in place with hot-melt glue, and your illuminated letter sign is complete.

It will stand out vividly even in dark places, making it overwhelmingly effective for nighttime stages and festival stalls.

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Mermaid Spot

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How about a mermaid spot where you can take photos that look like you’re underwater? Put blue film over fluorescent lights to create ocean-style lighting, and arrange plenty of balloons to evoke pearls and water bubbles.

It’s also nice to make seaweed using film.

And don’t forget a shell-shaped seat.

For those who want an even more mermaid-like experience, prepare skirt-style mermaid costumes and tiaras.

Sew the costumes from fabric.

It would also be cute if the staff wore costumes like mermaids, dolphins, or turtles.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Wall decoration made with artificial flowers

So-called artificial flowers—now commonly known as “artificial flowers”—are quite popular these days.

How about using them to make a wall decoration? Some artificial flowers have a hole on the back so you can thread a string through.

Using those, you can string together multiple flowers.

Once you’ve made a few strands, all that’s left is to hang them on the wall.

If you adjust the spacing between the flowers to be even, it will create a more refined and stylish look!

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Hane Keisuke

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Dried flowers

For exhibits and café decor, dried flowers are highly recommended! When it comes to floral decorations, paper flowers are common, but their colors can be too bright and not quite fit the mood.

In such cases, dried flowers have more subdued tones and don’t overpower the space, making them great for chic decorations.

There’s a wide variety of flowers to choose from, and they offer a gentle touch that lets the main attraction shine.

You can find them at 100-yen shops, and if you have time, making them yourself can be fun too!

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Tani Satoko

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