Festival Activities
Experience the excitement of a traditional Japanese summer festival—right here in Central Ohio!
Our hands-on, family-friendly activities are inspired by classic matsuri (festival) games, with a fun twist for all ages.
お祭りの定番ヨーヨーつりからよろいフォトブースまで、パス1枚で色々なアクティビティをお楽しみ頂けます🎵
Yo-Yo Fishing
ヨーヨーつり
Use a paper hook to fish for floating water balloon yo-yos. This classic game tests your patience and skill—and you get to keep the yo-yo you catch!
Goldfish (toy) Scooping
金魚すくい
Try to scoop up small imitation goldfish using a delicate paper scooper.
It’s trickier than it looks, but lots of fun for kids and adults alike—no live fish involved!
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Ring Toss
輪投げ
Test your aim in this timeless game! Toss rings onto pegs and win small prizes.
Simple, fun, and a perfect way to enjoy the festival atmosphere.
Body Art Sticker Station
タトゥーシールブース
Choose from a wide range of temporary tattoos! From traditional Japanese motifs and anime-inspired designs to all-time favorites like unicorns and dragons, and more—there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Samurai Armor Photo Booth
鎧（よろい）フォトブース
Put on a yoroi (samurai armor) replica and strike a pose in our themed photo booth. A memorable experience for families, cosplay fans, and anyone interested in Japanese history!
To participate in the hands-on activities listed above, each person will need an Activity Pass. This pass grants access to any combination of the activities up to five (5) times total! (Price: $12 for Early Bird, $20 on the Day of the Event)
上記のアクティビティにご参加頂くには、1人1枚アクティビティパスが必要になります。アクティビティパスは前売12ドル、当日20ドルです。組み合わせ自由、5回までアクティビティをお楽しみ頂けます。ぜひ以下ボタンからご購入ください。