[For Seniors] Hinamatsuri Recreation: Fun Ideas for Games, Crafts, and Snack Making

Hinamatsuri ring toss

[★UF Rec] #27 Ring Toss Hinamatsuri Activity “Hina-Wanage” — Let’s create a recreation that everyone can enjoy, from children to seniors —

How about boldly turning essential Hina dolls for the Doll’s Festival into targets for a ring toss game? Hina dolls come in many varieties—like the Empress and Emperor—so it would be fun to create original rules, such as assigning different point values to each doll or letting players display the dolls they win on their own tiered stand!

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Murakami Shinpei

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[Hand Play] “Musunde Hiraite” – Hinamatsuri Version

Chiko Onee-san’s Hand Play: “Hinamatsuri / Musunde Hiraite”

This is the Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) version of the hand game song “Musunde Hiraite,” where you play by clenching your hands into fists and opening them flat! Normally, you just place your hands—either clenched or open—on your head or on your knees, but in the Hinamatsuri version, your hands transform into different hina dolls depending on where you move them.

If you move both hands out to the sides, you can transform into the five court musicians, playing the flute or beating the drum! Try mimicking their actions as you go.

When placing your hands on your knees, make a fist for the Odairi-sama (the Emperor), and for the Ohina-sama (the Empress), gently place both hands neatly one over the other.

While playing the hand game, you can recall what the hina dolls look like and enjoy it as a bit of brain training too!

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Hinamatsuri wreath making

[DIY] Happy Hinamatsuri! Let’s easily make a wreath with materials from the 100-yen shop!

When it comes to making wreaths, Christmas is probably the first thing that comes to mind.

But wreaths aren’t just Western-style.

For Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day), why not try a Japanese-style wreath? Decorate it with spring blossoms like plum and cherry, and add little Emperor and Empress dolls made from origami or felt for a wonderfully festive look.

These days, 100-yen shops carry plenty of Hinamatsuri decorations, so consider making use of those.

Put your crafting skills to work and create a wreath that’s uniquely your own!

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Murakami Shinpei

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Hinamatsuri Party

Shikino-no-Sato March Recreation: Scenes from the Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) Event

For March’s recreation, I think it would be wonderful to hold a Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) event where women take center stage.

Let’s invite the women to sit in the place of honor and have everyone enjoy Hinamatsuri dances, songs, and performances together.

It would be exciting to have them wear something different from the usual, too! Don’t miss this once-a-year celebration for girls—enjoy it to the fullest!

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Hishimochi Tower

Recreation for Seniors – Easy to Prepare! Even Same-Day! 7 Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) Activities

All you need are toilet paper rolls! Here’s a quick-to-prepare party game that gets everyone excited: Hishimochi Tower.

In Hishimochi Tower, you stack pieces—made to look like hishimochi, a traditional sweet for Hinamatsuri—as high as you can.

Think of it like Jenga! Preparation is simple: cut toilet paper rolls into rings about 2 cm wide and paint them white, green, and pink.

The more rolls you have, the more “hishimochi” pieces you can make—and the more fun it gets! Since the pieces are made from toilet paper rolls, even if the tower gets tall and collapses, it won’t be loud or dangerous.

It’s an easy-to-set-up game that delivers a thrilling experience!

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Making koji amazake orange syrup

[DELISH KITCHEN] Easy to make with lots of variations! “Koji Amazake Orange Syrup” Recipe | Marukome

Amazake is often enjoyed on Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day).

Because it’s very nutritious, it’s known as a “drinkable IV drip,” and it’s become especially popular among women, with many new recipes released in recent years.

Here’s one of them: an amazake recipe using oranges.

Its refreshing flavor makes it a great dessert for Hinamatsuri.

You might even find yourself hooked on amazake!

Hinamatsuri Exercises

Kizuna Day Service Warm-up Exercises – March “Hinamatsuri”

Some seniors may feel a bit bored with their usual exercises.

So how about doing a Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) workout on March 3? Since it’s a special day, doing a different routine can lift your spirits and make the day feel special.

Above all, moving your body is a good thing, isn’t it?

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Murakami Shinpei

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