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

Happy Hinamatsuri Exercise

Children’s song “Ureshii Hinamatsuri” exercise routine: a simple seated sing-and-move activity you can do in a chair, perfect for senior care facilities, day services, or at home! / For older adults / Health exercise / Preventive care

Let’s start some simple and fun exercises while singing the children’s song “Ureshii Hinamatsuri”! First, when the lyrics mention the bonbori lanterns, extend both hands forward and lift one foot at the same time.

Next, clap your hands and then touch your knees with those hands.

There’s also a motion like drumming a taiko.

The movements are generally slow, so spread your arms wide and step your feet forward firmly.

Every move can be done either standing or seated, so we hope many people will enjoy them for Hinamatsuri.

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Hinamatsuri Doll Carrying Game

Hina Doll Carrying Game 🎎 #dayservice #elderly #recreation

Place the hina dolls and the imperial prince and princess made from cups on a base attached to a string.

Participants should pull the string with their feet to reel in the base.

Try not to knock over the dolls as much as possible.

You can decide the winner by how many cups remain standing, or assign points in advance and compete based on the points of the dolls that stay upright.

Since you have to use your feet firmly to pull it in, it’s also perfect for a lower-body workout!

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Hinamatsuri CaféNEW!

Hinamatsuri Café

If you’re planning a café recreation in March, how about using Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) as the theme? Decorate the room with Hina dolls and peach blossoms, and serve food and drinks inspired by the festival.

Please select dishes that are easy for seniors to eat.

A buffet style could be fun as well.

In the cheerful café atmosphere, guests may enjoy eating more than usual.

It’s also recommended that the staff members acting as servers dress up as the Ohinasama (Empress) and Odairisama (Emperor)!

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Hinamatsuri Target Game

[#Hinamatsuri 🎎 #Recreation] #TargetShooting #Game #GirlsDay #OliveTherapy #AfterSchoolDayService

It’s a game where you throw balls at a target inspired by a tiered hina-dan display.

Hula hoops are used for the target’s frames, and they’re covered with tape that makes the balls stick.

On the tape are illustrations of the Ohinasama (Empress), Odairisama (Emperor), the three court ladies, and the five musicians, and it seems the score varies depending on where you hit.

As expected, the tape beneath the Empress and Emperor likely yields higher points…

It’s a game everyone can enjoy, letting you get moving while soaking up the Hinamatsuri spirit!

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Hinamatsuri Bag Toss Game

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Attach illustrations of the Ohinasama and Odairisama to plastic bottles, then cover them with bags.

At the start signal, participants use uchiwa fans to send air and blow the bags off the bottles.

Prepare several bottles, and make the rule that the person who removes all their bags first wins.

Bags won’t fly off if you fan them from the front, so the key is how well you strike the fan against the table to send air from below.

Also, be careful: if you don’t send air continuously, the bags will fall back down.

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Cup Hina Doll Making

[Easy Craft] Cup Doll Hina That Looks Like Sweets [100-yen DIY] [Hinamatsuri Craft] #diy #easycraft #100yenstore #daiso #recreation #dayservice #seniors #kawaii

Let’s have fun creating crafts perfect for Hinamatsuri.

Wrap cotton in tissue, then wrap that in fabric to make a cushion.

Place this cushion in a cupcake liner, then attach a collar cut from fabric and face and hair parts made of paper.

Add bead eyes and a fan to finish.

Make the Emperor doll the same way and display the two side by side.

If you use a cup with a lid, you can keep it on display every year without dust collecting on it.

The cushion fabric will serve as the kimono pattern, so prepare any design you like.

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Amazake Soy Milk Pudding

Let's make it for Hinamatsuri! Amazake soy milk pudding ♡ Sorry it's too easy!! #Hinamatsuri #shorts #dairyAllergyFriendly

Here’s an idea for a fun time: make homemade “Amazake Pudding,” perfect for Hinamatsuri.

Soak gelatin in 100 cc of soy milk, add your preferred amount of sugar, and warm it in a saucepan while dissolving everything together.

Once well mixed, pour into pudding cups and chill in the refrigerator until fully set.

Finish by topping with strawberry sauce and strawberries for a cute, festive Hinamatsuri dessert.

With the gentle sweetness of amazake and a creamy texture, this homemade pudding is a delight for everyone—both its look and taste are sure to satisfy.

From making it to enjoying it, it’s perfect for a Hinamatsuri filled with smiles.

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