Entertainments and performances to liven up cherry-blossom viewing: spring mini games

Dice Talk

Bursting into laughter during a dice talk!!!

When you run out of topics during cherry-blossom viewing or want to liven up the mood easily, how about a dice talk game? It’s that familiar one where each face of the die has a conversation theme written on it, and it’s actually a very reliable tool because it makes it easy to kick off a topic! You might even hear stories you wouldn’t normally get to hear!

Short skit

[Official] Time Machine No. 3 “Short Skit Collection”

Performing a short comedy sketch is a classic act.

That said, coming up with and performing an original routine can be a high hurdle for amateurs.

So, we recommend copying a routine from a popular comedian.

Doing it exactly as is works, but adding your own tweaks where possible is the key to getting laughs.

If you can cleverly weave in some inside jokes, it’s sure to hype up the crowd! Just be careful not to make it too long and avoid crude material.

Hyper Yo-Yo Freestyle

Hyper Yo-Yo Meteor Bahamut Freestyle

Hyper Yo-Yos, which were once popular nationwide, have had their techniques faithfully passed down.

In freestyle routines that combine yo-yo tricks to music, even people who aren’t familiar with them will likely find them easy to watch.

Drop the Handkerchief

Showa-era game: Drop the Handkerchief

Everyone knows the game “Hanky Drop,” but I bet many of you haven’t played it since you were kids.

After you’ve admired the flowers, had some drinks and food, and relaxed, let’s get a bit of exercise to work it off.

It’s the perfect chance to make the seniors or bosses—who usually teach you so much at work—do some running.

And who knows, if they’ve had a bit too much to drink, they might not be able to run so well!

balloon art

Try balloon art!

How about putting on a balloon art performance like a street entertainer? It’s easy to prepare, and if you stick to simpler pieces, it seems you can master them with a bit of practice.

If you’re having a cherry-blossom viewing party with your family, this little skill will surely delight the kids!

flash mob

Awa Odori Flash Mob “Asakusa Kaminari-ren” Sakura Bridge Flower Festival 2019 – Best Selections! (2019.3.31)

Flash mobs, which you often see at weddings or proposals these days.

It’s a guerrilla-style dance performance where one person who happens to be there starts dancing, then another joins in… and as more and more people begin to dance, in the end almost everyone present performs a perfectly synchronized routine.

It’s like the entire venue becomes part of the setup.

This is about trying that at a cherry-blossom viewing party.

It seems like even complete strangers and different groups would end up getting excited together (lol).

rap freestyle

2013 Cherry Blossom Viewing Entertainment

Freestyle rap is something you hear about a lot these days—you even see it on TV.

It’s amazing to watch people fire off clever lyrics, like wordplay or tongue twisters.

How about trying freestyle rap as entertainment for a cherry-blossom viewing party? You can prepare a beat, or just perform with a single mic—or even with no mic at all, just yourself.

If someone’s got some rap skills, an MC battle could really get the crowd going!