Japan crafts

It's Japan's Foundation Day & we're celebrating with amazing Joyful Japan Crafts for Kids! Take your pick from Origami, Kokeshi or Hinamatsuri!

For this Cherry Blossom Craft we’re using good old tissue paper to create beautiful, Spring blossoms. #cherryblossomcraft #springcrafts #craftsforkids

Koinobori, meaning 'carp streamer' in Japanese, is a traditional craft made in Japan to celebrate Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi). Held on May 5th every year, it's the final national holiday during Golden Week, which is a series of national holidays to allow Japanese people take a week off to travel, visit family and spend money. The purpose of Children's Day is to

Koinobori (Japanese Flying Carp) DIY from Squirrelly Minds

Create a lovely Asian folding paper fan with a pair of craft stick handles.

To continue with our Kids’ Culinary Passport journey to Japan, my kids really loved making these pretty paper lanterns! Paper lanterns are often associated with festivals, and they are very common in both China and Japan. I love how festive these paper lanterns look hanging from the ceiling in our craft room, and they can […]

You may need years of training to become a Sushi chef, but not for this easy Paper Sushi Craft! All you need is different kinds of paper in bright colors!

Make these cute Japanese fans with your kids in honor of Girls’ Day. A free printable guide is included to make this an easy craft! #hinamatsuri #girlsday #kidscrafts #japanesecrafts #papercrafts #paperfan #printable #freeprintable

Tanabata 七夕 Tanabata 七夕 is a Japanese holiday that is celebrated on July 7th every year. (Although in some places in Japan it is celebrated in August). This holiday came about because of a romantic story that was created based on the stars Vega and Altair who are closest to each other on the 7th day of the 7th month

Learn how to make easy Japanese paper lanterns with cardstock and rice paper or vellum. Includes a free pattern and step-by-step tutorial! Lovely home decor or party decorations.