Mochitsuki (Rice Cake Pounding)
Learn how to make mochi with traditional usu (mortar) and kine (pestle). 
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Shibori-zome (Japanese Cloth Dyeing)
Come make beautiful patterns using shibori zome techniques.

Chochin (Paper Lantern) Painting
Decorate a paper lantern to your liking and hang it up at the festival or on our yatai (float). You might see it in the Picnic Day parade. You can keep your lantern for a small price, too.

Minyo Demonstration
Try out some folk dances with Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan. It's easy - just follow along! The steps are simple, but don't worry too much about getting it right. "There's a dancing fool and a watching fool. Fools either way, might as well dance!"

Matsuri Games
You can win some fun festival prizes at the game booths. Save up your loose dimes in the coming weeks for the fan-favorite Dime Toss game. Games are hosted by volunteers from UC Davis' Japanese American Student Society! 

Ikebana Demonstration
Live flower arrangement demonstrations from the Sacramento Chapter of Ikebana International. Come see the beautiful floral displays and learn a bit about the art of flower arrangements. Displays both days; demos at specified times.  

Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy)
Learn how to practice shodo, the art of Japanese calligraphy, and try it yourself. 

Origami
Come test your folding skills and get creative at the origami table!