A great way to get to know each other! Entertainment and performances to liven up a welcome party

Slipper relay

Banquets, Year-End Parties, and Party Game Collection: Slipper Relay — Tips for Organizers

The slipper relay is a simple yet exciting game where you pass a slipper to the next person using only your toes—no hands allowed.

It’s easy to join, but there’s surprising depth: deciding exactly when to pass the slipper and at what angle to receive it with your foot takes real thought.

That delicate tension instantly energizes the whole venue.

Another plus is how easy it is to prepare—you only need a single slipper.

It’s perfect for large groups, and you can freely adjust the difficulty by tweaking the rules.

Definitely consider adding it as one of your program’s activities!

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pantomime

Basics of a Pantomime Robot

It’s the kind of pantomime you see on TV variety shows.

Those distinctive movements look difficult, don’t they? Pantomime includes a range of techniques, from simple to challenging.

It would also be fun to perform it with a few people and give it a comedic feel!

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plate spinning

Beginner Plate Spinning / Seo Magic

How about trying plate-spinning, like you see on New Year’s TV programs? You spin a plate smoothly and in balance on the tip of a long stick.

These days, sticks and plates for plate-spinning seem to be sold at variety shops.

Performing it in a flashy costume might make it feel festive and auspicious!

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Scoop Shamisen

Shovel shamisen and song

This is scoop shamisen, where you play by striking a large shovel with a plectrum instead of using a shamisen.

The shamisen is quite difficult, but with scoop shamisen, wouldn’t it be easier? How about livening things up with J-pop instead of folk songs?

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Karate

Takafuji FY2017 New Employee Welcome Party

In the video, I’m demonstrating karate forms, but the downside is that only people who understand them can appreciate how impressive they are.

It might be better to showcase something simpler and easier to grasp, like breaking roof tiles or snapping a bat, or having someone hold mitts to receive strikes.

Coin magic

Super easy! A coin disappears! Coin magic! Includes explanation of the trick!

How about magic tricks—the classic choice for a welcome party performance? With a little practice, you can entertain everyone.

This coin-vanishing trick isn’t suited to large gatherings, but it should be a hit at welcome parties with ten people or fewer.

The secret is also explained, so you can pick it up right away.

Calligraphy performance

Calligraphy “Shangri-La” by Professor Hiroki Takehara (at: AEON Okayama)

It’s a performance often done by calligraphers, where they write characters with a large brush on a large sheet of paper.

As long as you have the tools, all that’s left is to write.

You can go for straightforward coolness, or you could confidently write a word just for laughs.