Make an Oni Mask 鬼 Learn about Setsubun, the Coming of Spring celebration, and make your own oni (Japanese monster) mask.

Jan 29, 2021 · You can draw your own, or you can use the free print outs in the links below to make a mask for setsubun. There are a number of ways you can turn the free print outs or a hand drawn oni into masks.

Setsubun is the day before spring begins in the traditional Japanese calendar, now usually held February 2, 3 or 4. It is a holiday that involves purification rituals, the foremost among which is mamemaki, or bean-scattering.

Oct 2, 2024 · Oni masks are used in festivals like Setsubun, where participants throw beans to drive out the Oni and invite good fortune. This act of banishing the Oni serves as a metaphor for driving away bad luck and welcoming prosperity.

Free printable templates and instructions for making a red oni paper plate craft or mask for the japanese Setsubun Festival.

Hand out materials to make oni masks and encourage the students to make them colorful like the oni in the story. Students should not feel restricted by the template but should feel free to design their own oni features and color them accordingly.

Using paper plate create a blue Oni to celebrate Setsubun. Make an oni mask for Setsubun or just for fun. PowerPoint introducing Oni including description, connection to Setsubun and children's stories such as Momotaro.

Jan 4, 2025 · Now that you know more about Setsubun and its traditions, you can start planning your celebration with oni masks, mamemaki, and ehōmaki! It’s a fun way to embrace Japanese culture and learn more about the unique customs that make Japan so special.

This listing is for a lightweight ‘oni’ mask intended for Setsubun celebrations. An oni is a kind of demon or devil regularly depicted in Japanese folklore. On February 3rd, people throw soybeans at oni to drive away evil spirits during the annual Setsubun festival.