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Japan Day ideas for OSHC

12 DIY activities for a japan day at before and after school care or vacation care, usually run around January/February. Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.

Build a Japan Day
Around the World Day · Japan Day · Lunar New Year +3

Asian Cultures Food and Fun

Children try simple dishes, music and games from several Asian countries across one day, celebrating diversity in a hands-on way.

IndoorModerateBig set-upPrep to Year 6Panda Quest · Lunar New Year · Japan Day +1

Bamboo Chopstick Pick-Up

Children use chopsticks to play pick-up sticks or move pompoms between bowls. Builds fine motor control and patience.

IndoorCalmGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6Japan Day · Children's Week · Kite Day +2

Carp Windsocks

Children make colourful paper fish windsocks inspired by a Japanese tradition for Children's Day.

IndoorCalmGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6Japan Day · Lunar New Year · One-Minute Challenge Day +2

Chopstick Challenge

Children practise using chopsticks to move pompoms between bowls, testing speed and precision.

IndoorCalmGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6Lunar New Year · Japan Day · Teamwork Day +2

Chopstick Relay

Teams race to move pompoms between bowls using chopsticks in a fast relay.

IndoorModerateGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6Cooking Day · Japan Day · Clay and Pottery Day +1

Clay Sushi

Children model pretend sushi rolls and pieces from clay, practising shaping and colour.

IndoorCalmGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6Paper Crafts Day · Japan Day · Craft Day +2

Origami Animals

Children follow step-by-step folds to make paper animals like frogs, cats and fish. Builds focus and following instructions.

IndoorCalmGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6Japan Day · Paper Crafts Day · International Day of Peace +2

Origami Cranes

Children learn to fold paper cranes and other simple origami, building patience and precision.

IndoorCalmGrab-and-goYears 4 to 6Panda Quest · Japan Day · Cooking Day +1

Panda Rice Balls

Children shape cooked rice into balls and decorate them with nori to make panda faces. A tasty, creative snack.

IndoorCalmSome prepPrep to Year 6Rainforest Day · Paper Crafts Day · Animal Theme +1

Paper Frog Jumping Contest

Children fold origami frogs and see whose jumps the furthest. Craft and competition combined.

IndoorModerateGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6Cooking Day · Japan Day · Junior Chef Challenge +1

Sushi Rolling

Children roll their own sushi with rice and simple fillings using bamboo mats.

IndoorCalmSome prepYears 4 to 6Cooking Day · Japan Day · Fruit and Veggie Day +1

Vegetarian Sushi Rolls

Children roll vegetarian sushi with rice and colourful vegetable fillings.

IndoorCalmSome prepYears 4 to 6