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Fun activities for Mother's Day. Recreational games.

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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”
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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

The second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day.

Many people give their mom a gift every year on Mother’s Day.

In households with small children, even if everyone wants to do something together, some may be unsure what exactly to do.

So in this article, we’ve gathered games and activities that everyone can enjoy while expressing everyday gratitude to Mom.

These ideas aren’t just for Mother’s Day—they’re also great for Mom’s birthday and other occasions.

Use them as inspiration whenever you want to show your appreciation to your mother.

Fun Mother’s Day Activities: Recreational Games (41–50)

Target shooting game

Showdown with Taiyo-kun in a NERF target-shooting contest! Taiyo Channel [NERF] | Mae Channel

Target shooting game

A simple target-throwing game you can play even with a ball made by crumpling up newspaper.

But as in the video, it might also be fun to prepare a more realistic toy gun.

If you’re playing with kids, it’s sure to be a hit! It’s a game that even adults can get fired up about.

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Back text guessing game

I tried playing a game where my little sister writes letters on my back and I guess them. #SuzuKokoko-suke

Back text guessing game

It’s a game where someone writes a character with their finger on your back and you guess what it is.

The key is to focus on the movement of the finger without being distracted by the ticklish sensation.

If an adult plays with a child, you need to use characters the child already knows.

Turning it into words or sentences makes it much harder.

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Hanafuda

Hanafuda Koi-Koi rules, how to play, how to do it

Hanafuda

You could say it’s the Japanese version of poker played with playing cards.

You collect cards with pictures to form combinations (hands), and the score determines the winner.

There are various rules like “Koi-Koi” and “Kuttsuki,” and the detailed rules can vary by region.

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BBQ close to home

[Family “Balcony BBQ”] By chance, it was the 35th anniversary of “that day”…!

BBQ close to home

It’s about enjoying a barbecue close to home without having to go all the way to a riverbank or the mountains.

How about a light barbecue on your balcony or in your yard? Housing situations may vary, but these days there are grills available that produce very little smoke.

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ring toss

How to make an easy DIY ring toss

ring toss

A game where you throw rings and hook them onto upright pegs—ring toss.

You can make one from scratch, or if you’re playing with a big group, it might be worth buying a more professional set like the ones you see in stores.

Having prizes ready would make it even more exciting.

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