Handmade ideas for nagashi-somen. DIY and enjoy the summer!

Nagashi-somen with corrugated plastic

[Handmade] Make Your Own Flowing Somen with Corrugated Plastic! Super Easy How-To! Corrugated Plastic DIY | JAPANESE NAGASHI SOMEN | FLOWING SOMEN [Sapporo Magician Moyashi-kun]

When it comes to making a cost-effective nagashi-somen setup, items made from corrugated plastic board are the way to go.

You can easily find corrugated plastic at home improvement stores, and since it’s a thin, board-like material, it doesn’t take up much space to store.

It also comes in various colors, letting you create a vibrant nagashi-somen experience.

Start by cutting the corrugated plastic and deciding on the width.

Cut out each necessary piece.

Then prepare some plastic bottles to make rings and attach them to the corrugated plastic.

Run water and somen through it and enjoy the charming atmosphere of nagashi-somen at home.

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Nagashi-somen with pop tubes

I tried making a “Nagashi Somen Slider” with Pop Tubes!!

This time, we’re making a flowing somen (nagashi-somen) setup using pop tubes, which are popular with kids.

You can easily find them at 100-yen shops.

Let’s build a somen slider with these colorful, eye-catching pop tubes.

First, cut them in half and connect each piece.

Be careful when handling the cut edges, as some may be sharp.

Just wrap them around a pillar or similar support, and your somen slider is complete.

It looks vibrant and photogenic, so it’s a great way to enjoy a visually striking nagashi-somen experience.

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Flowing somen noodles using a milk carton

Flowing somen with milk cartons / Miki-mama

If you want to try nagashi-somen but it seems a bit difficult and you don’t quite have the courage to take on the challenge, a great option is making a nagashi-somen setup with milk cartons.

You can easily make it with things you have at home, and it’s very cost-effective.

First, cut the milk cartons and connect them together.

Then, tape an empty tissue box onto the table to serve as a base.

It’s simple to make and uses household items, so anyone can give it a try.

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Nagashi-somen with bamboo

DIY a Bamboo Nagashi Somen Slide for 0 Yen

If you want to experience authentic nagashi-somen, we recommend making a bamboo flume.

It’s also great to try when you go camping or do other outdoor activities.

First, procure some bamboo.

It’s said that straight-growing bamboo is easier to work with.

Use DIY tools to split the bamboo cleanly in half.

Then use tools to shape it so the somen noodles can flow smoothly.

You can even make plates and cups out of bamboo! Since everything can be made from bamboo, this is a perfect nagashi-somen project for those who enjoy DIY.

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Circulating giant nagashi-somen

[DIY] Build a circulating giant nagashi-sōmen over 10 meters long in the parking lot and eat sōmen!

In recent years, there are gadgets that let you do nagashi-somen at your table at home, but they just don’t have the same impact as the real thing.

That said, places where you can actually eat nagashi-somen are limited, so many people probably give up.

In that case, if you use a large space like a parking lot to set up a giant nagashi-somen, it becomes a fun way to interact with friends and neighbors.

The bigger it gets, the more work the preparation takes, but if everyone pitches in and divides the tasks, the somen will taste even better—so give it a try!

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Hoshino Takashi

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