[For Seniors] Fun Activities That Liven Up Cool Evening Festivals and Summer Festivals

fireworks festival

[4K] Japan’s Most Moving! 29th Akagawa Fireworks Festival 2019 “A Hundred Flowers in Full Bloom” — The Overlapping Stories of Each Person in the Night Sky (shot on BMPCC4K)

How about enjoying a quintessential summer tradition: a fireworks festival? The great blossoms that bloom across the night sky are a sight everyone longs for in the heat of the season.

If there’s a local fireworks show, it’s wonderful to go and see it; or you can make your own mini festival by using a space like the parking lot of a care facility.

Another option is to savor the quiet elegance of sparklers, not just watch the big set-piece displays.

You can also enjoy famous fireworks from around the country through videos projected via a projector or on YouTube.

The glittering showers of light will become an unforgettable memory.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Araki Jakkan

Report a problem

barbecue

[Care Facility] We tried having a BBQ!

The charcoal crackles, the meat sizzles, and the aroma is irresistible! How about hosting a barbecue using the facility’s open space? It’s the perfect recreational activity for the milder seasons.

Since you’ll be using fire, consider having staff do the grilling and hand the food to the seniors as a safety measure.

It’s also a good idea to set up sunshades or tarps to prevent heatstroke.

Along with vegetables and meat, grilling rice balls or marshmallows is highly recommended!

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Araki Jakkan

Report a problem

Bon Odori Festival

[Music Recreation · Preventive Care Exercises · Senior Exercises] Hanagasa Ondo – Preventive Care Exercise Version – Care Home Canaan

How about hosting a Bon Odori festival to really boost the summer and festival mood? When you think of Bon Odori, you picture everyone—kids and adults—dancing in a circle around a raised yagura stage, a classic summer tradition.

But since building a yagura can be difficult, and considering space and safety, why not try a seated version of Bon Odori? Prepare small props like flower hats and fans, and enjoy dancing while seated.

It’s also good exercise, making it a highly recommended activity.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

utatane

Report a problem

hula dance

Za Fura / Hometown ... Activity record at an elderly care facility 2013-12-14

A performance that really lifts the summer mood: hula dance.

Hula is a dance that lets you feel summery all year round—evoking a perpetual tropical vibe and putting you at ease.

Watching professional hula dancers is wonderful, of course, but how about trying a seated hula together? These days there are many types of hula you can do while sitting in a chair, with plenty of videos and websites introducing them.

It’s a two-for-one performance: you can enjoy the tropical atmosphere and get some exercise at the same time.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

utatane

Report a problem

Tokyo Ondo: Senior Exercise

[Senior Exercise] Summer Festival Bon Odori Exercise Dance Compilation Video ① #elderly_care #dance #exercise #exercise_dance #aging_issue #health #stretching #physical_therapist #workout

Some older adults may have danced in yukata at summer festivals, right? There are many different bon-odori songs across Japan.

Each region has its own distinctive style, and “Tokyo Ondo” is one of them.

Its lively call-and-response shouts like “Hai-hai!” and “Yoisho!” are characteristic.

The choreography and the sound of the shamisen further enhance the festive atmosphere.

Of course, it’s also nice to dance while seated.

Since this song is used to cheer for the Yakult Swallows, it may also appeal to older adults who enjoy baseball.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Nakajima Junko

Report a problem