[For Seniors] Hinamatsuri Recreation: Fun Ideas for Games, Crafts, and Snack Making
How about some recreation ideas for older adults to enjoy during the Hinamatsuri season? We’ve handpicked ideas that naturally get the mind and body moving while having fun—such as seated games like target practice and bowling with Hina-doll motifs, shell matching, enjoyable crafts for display, and seasonal snack activities.
These special, season-only events provide positive stimulation for physical and cognitive functions in older adults.
Enjoy time filled with smiles while chatting with those around you.
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[For Seniors] Hinamatsuri Recreation: Fun Ideas for Games, Crafts, and Snack-Making (71–80)
Hinamatsuri Party
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!
Hinamatsuri Exercises
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?
[Hand Play] Dandelion Pop-Pon
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This is a spring hand-play song using beanbags, perfect for Hinamatsuri.
The game of tossing the beanbags from the basket into the air and then returning them to the basket in time with the song is simple, which is exactly why it’s so captivating.
Listen carefully to the song, memorize it, and be sure to sing along while you play.
Hinamatsuri activities for seniors: Fun ideas for games, crafts, and snack-making (81–90)
Making hishi-zushi (diamond-shaped sushi)
Let’s try making hishi mochi—those diamond-shaped layered sweets displayed with Hina dolls—out of sushi! First, use sakura denbu, avocado, and tuna mayo to make three colors of rice.
Next, place the rice in order into a milk carton opened and spread slightly at an angle so it forms a diamond shape.
This alone gives it a hishi mochi look, but since it’s sushi, adding some scrambled egg on top will make it even more colorful.
Then carefully pull off the milk carton, and it’s done! Topping it with salmon, cucumber, or kamaboko is also recommended.
It’s an easy recipe—just mix, layer the rice, and add toppings—so even seniors can enjoy making it while seated!
fashion show
As a recreational activity, it can be a lot of fun to put on a fashion show wearing traditional Japanese attire like the hina doll princess and prince.
Since we don’t often get the chance to wear kimono, why not take this opportunity? Because it’s for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day), using items like hats or a ceremonial baton in hand will really set the mood!
Hishimochi Tower
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!
Flower arrangement
March 3rd is Hinamatsuri, the Doll Festival.
Since it’s a recreation activity, how about trying some flower arranging this time? Use peach blossoms to give it a Hinamatsuri feel, and create an arrangement that reflects your own style.
Once it’s finished, you can display it in your room and admire it, or even give it as a gift to someone!
