A roundup of recreational activities to liven up cultural and school festivals

Acrobatic performance

Acrobatic performances, where physical ability really matters, would look so cool if you could showcase them at a school festival.

These performances often combine gymnastics and dance, and when they succeed, the crowd gets really fired up.

Performing with multiple people can refine the act even more, allowing for complex formations and adding depth to the expression.

When deciding the flow of the performance, choosing a story or theme and discussing it together as a group might further improve your performance as a team and strengthen your bond.

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Rap MC Battle

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A rap MC battle that’s guaranteed to hype everyone up is perfect for a high school cultural festival.

In a rap MC battle, two high school rappers go head-to-head, crafting lyrics on the spot and competing with sharp wordplay and tight rhymes—it’s a fiery performance.

The biggest thrills come from the live energy: instantly spun words, rhymes delivered in rhythm, and the crowd’s excitement reaching a fever pitch.

Cheers and applause from the audience might even sway the outcome of the battle! Definitely give it a try and make it a highlight of your youth.

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Mysterious Candy Shop Zenitendo

Packed with songs and dance! Stage adaptation “Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendo” open dress rehearsal | #EnterStage

Create a world and perform it! Here are some ideas inspired by The Mysterious Candy Shop Zenitendō.

Hugely popular from children’s novels to anime and film, The Mysterious Candy Shop Zenitendō is known for its thrilling, heart-pounding stories and distinctive worldbuilding centered on sweets.

The characters are unique, of course, but focusing on the worldbuilding above all might be the key to creating a wonderful play.

Adding clever twists within the story will likely capture the audience’s attention.

Be sure to give it a try!

Cosplay experience

Introducing some of the costumes at an active cosplayer’s home

Cosplay has started to feel more accessible lately, with costumes and useful accessories being sold in all kinds of places.

While some cosplayers invest in very expensive outfits, many also put in all sorts of effort by making things themselves using materials from 100-yen shops, gathering cosmetic products, and generously sharing their methods on social media.

Why not take inspiration from those cosplayers and make a cosplay experience one of your festival attractions? Try scheduling cosplay sessions at your cultural festival the way they do at tourist spots.

People will definitely want to take photos and try it out themselves.

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Debate Tournament

[Hiroo Gakuen vs. Nanzan Girls] A Battle Over What’s Essential for Marriage: Money or Love [High School Debate Championship]

Have you ever seen a debate showdown on TV or video sites? Unlike a discussion where people exchange opinions, a debate splits participants into affirmative and negative sides on a single topic, and they argue to persuade the other side and determine a winner.

Wouldn’t it be interesting to try that kind of debate showdown as a school festival activity? If possible, choose representatives who are articulate and have a strong vocabulary, and really push the message that our side’s argument is superior.

It’s a bit unconventional, so it’s sure to stand out as a showcase!

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Menko Tournament

Adachi City Local History Museum - Menko Knockout Tournament

This is a recreational activity where participants can experience the traditional game “menko.” We’ll set up a corner where you can make your own handmade menko, and once yours is ready, you can try a knockout-style tournament using your creation! Alternatively, we can flexibly adapt the activity—for example, focusing mainly on playing menko, or offering only the menko-making experience.

It might also be a good idea to let participants choose which experience they want and divide them into separate booths accordingly.

Borrowed Item Race

SciTech College School Festival Borrowed-Item Race

Have you all ever done a “borrowing race”? And when you hear “borrowing race,” you probably picture a school sports day, right? You pick an envelope, and inside it says what you need to borrow.

You go find it—somewhere, from someone—bring it back, and compete for your finish order.

Since we’re doing this at a school festival, how about making it a bit grander—something that has you dashing through the school building, scouring the entire campus? Let’s make it tricky too, with prompts that will take some effort to find—not just objects, but people as well.

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