Children’s Day 2024

May 5, 2024 10:00AM-4:00PM | Fujidana

All of the activities, vendors and performances will take place inside the garden’s gates. We invite guests to make special koinobori, play games, and eat kashiwamochi. Performances will run throughout the day. Guests can also enjoy wearing yukatas, courtesy of the SD Kimono Club. Come join us for an exciting event!

Kodomo No Hi

May 5 was originally known as Tango no sekku , the Japanese equivalent of the Double Fifth which is a holiday celebrated in many Chinese households around the world. In 1948, the government changed the official name to Children’s Day.

However, even though May 5 is officially known as Children’s Day, most Japanese still consider and celebrate the “double fifth” as Boy’s Day while Girl’s Day is celebrated on the “double third” (March 3).

Activities

#Edamame Champ

11:00AM-2:00PM | Fujidana

Think you know your way around a pair of chopsticks? Then come join us in the #Edameme Camp Challenged, hosted by Wa-Shokuiku! Take part in two different competitions and get a chance to be in the finals in June!

Competition Rules

COMPETITION 1: COMPETITION 2:

Set a timer for 1 minute Set a timer for 2 minutes

Move edamame with chopsticks and make a circle Move edamame with chopsticks and make something creative!

The one who moves the most edamame wins! A judge will select the most creative ones!

Inari Sushi Workshop

Inari Sushi is a traditional sushi of vinegared rice tucked inside sweet and salty deep-fried tofu pockets. Known as Inarizushi in Japan, they are one of the easiest types of sushi to make at home and are beloved by children and adults alike. Come join Table For Two in making your own inari sushi! **While supplies last

Wa-shokuiku