How to Throw a Japanese Style Party?

A Japanese-style party will be a great solution for any occasion. It can be a birthday, New Year, anniversary, or even graduation from school. Original and bright costumes, rolls, unique games, as well as an unusual photo session will forever be remembered.

In order to create an atmosphere of comfort and harmony, you need to pay close attention to the design of the room. Every detail matters, so you need to follow the rules clearly. Usually, it is because of some trifle that the picture is completely destroyed and the effect deteriorates. Let's list the basic ideas for decorating a room.

• It is worth getting rid of all that is superfluous. The fact is that minimalism usually prevails in Japanese interiors, so there should not be any large cabinets or other interior items.

• If ordinary curtains do not fit into a theme party, then you can simply take them off and hang any garlands, beads or other items related to Japanese culture on the cornice. It is also better to glue the glass using the landscapes of the Land of the Rising Sun. Thanks to this idea, the guests will actually be transported to another land.

• Chandeliers need to be replaced... This process will take a minimum of time, but the resulting effect will make the room unique. An excellent choice of plafond would be plain paper, on which there will be special patterns or hieroglyphs. You can also draw animals, since the Japanese often decorate their homes with such objects.Wire, wooden sticks and much more can be used as the frame for the shade.

• Place painted fans or themed pictures on the wall. A distinctive feature of painting from the Land of the Rising Sun is that it is immediately recognizable. These can be images of sakura, bamboo, lotus and various religious motives. It is enough to find any symbol of Japan and hang it on the wall.

• The use of floral decorations, which are one of the most important elements of a party like this... You can create small compositions that include a rock garden, moss, and more. You can also use artificial bamboo, which looks very impressive.

• If you have a large flowerpot, you can make a small pond by adding various algae and lotus there. In addition, pebbles can be placed in such a pond, as well as goldfish can be launched. This is optional - you can limit yourself to paper decorations. Anything can be used as a water decoration: aquariums, small fountains, as well as an underwater garden.

• Various thematic paraphernalia should be hung on the ceiling, including lush garlands, lanterns and small umbrellas. If this is a children's party, then simple origami will suffice.

Of course, you need to take care not only of the interior decoration, but also of the invitations. In Japan itself, close attention is paid to this attribute, because it depends on how responsibly the owner approached the event. It will not be difficult to create an invitation, since a huge number of things are associated with Japan today.

Let's list the most popular invitation design ideas.

• A fan that depicts various hieroglyphs or sakura. The text must be placed only on the back, and such an invitation must be presented only in assembled form. In Japan, it is considered bad form to present an invitation after disassembling it.
• Paper umbrella, which opens and closes. It should be small, and the text is written on the hat itself or on a piece of paper that is tied to the pen.
• Invitations that differ in the originality of the form. It can be a product in the form of a kimono, sumo and sakura. Everything here is limited only by a person's imagination and his capabilities.
• Panel, made on wooden sticks that can be rolled in the form of a scroll.
• Origami in the form of a lotus flower. The recipient simply expands the invitation to read it. Moreover, you can warn in advance that the entrance to the party is the folded version.

One of the most fun and exciting moments is choosing the right costume and look. To do this, you can use photos on the Internet. Most girls dream of trying on the image of a geisha - an attractive but inaccessible beauty. This option will be a great solution for a Japanese party. If you couldn't find a kimono or special shoes, you can replace them with a regular Japanese-style robe. As for shoes, clogs on a large platform will look good.

Choosing the most suitable suit is only half the battle. You will also need to whiten your face with a special tonal foundation, as well as circle your eyes with a pencil. Bright red lipstick should be applied to the lips. If desired, the resulting image can also be supplemented with an umbrella or a fan. Of course, there are other suitable images, among which is the schoolgirl. It is Japanese schoolgirls who are distinguished by their unique shape, thanks to which they are recognized in almost any country.

The scenario of the party needs to be thought out in advance. When meeting guests, you can greet with a small bow and the traditional phrase "Konnitiva", which means "Good afternoon". You should take care of the music in advance. An important feature of the Japanese is that they do not like loud and noisy parties, so music is usually played as a background. The music market of the Land of the Rising Sun is so large that it ranks second in the world, second only to the United States. That is why each person will be able to choose something optimal for his party.

If you plan to organize a sushi party or a holiday for children, then any competitions, including regular relay races, are suitable. Do not forget that modern Japanese people relax without any hesitation, so you can even arrange alcoholic competitions. But despite this, most people have a preference for traditional party options.

One of the most interesting and amusing contests is "Osoji"... It is necessary to scatter paper trash on two halves of the room and give out brooms. Participants are divided into two teams, and each tries to throw garbage to the opponent's side. The competition usually lasts for a minute, after which the judge (presenter) calculates and determines the winner.

Suitable for guys competition "Light Sumo", the essence of which is to tie pillows to the stomach and try to push the opponent out of the "ring". At the same time, the referee must clearly monitor the observance of the rules so that no one trips, etc.

Of course, treats are the main part of any Japanese event. Among the most popular and demanded today are the following:

• rolls, sushi and sashimi - you can cook them yourself or order them in a restaurant;
• rice with chicken or shrimp;
• seafood and fish - the ideal solution would be salads, which include squid, shrimp and even fish fillets;
• additives in the form of wasabi, ginger or sauces.

Close attention also needs to be paid to table setting. If earlier it was almost impossible to pick up dishes, today you can find such items in any supermarket. Among the main serving ideas are the following:

• plates that are rectangular or square;
• Japanese chopsticks - it is best to take disposable options, as it is more practical;
• bamboo mats, umbrellas as decorations for dishes;
• napkins that need to be folded in a fan;
• decoupage bottles.

As for the dessert, fresh fruits and nuts are considered the best solution in Japan. If it's a kid's party, you can make wagashi, rice pancakes, or biscuits. Very often, fruits are decorated with melted chocolate or mastic. Thus, a Japanese-style party is hugely popular today.

To learn how to make origami in the shape of a lotus flower with your own hands, see the next master class.