April 2: “The Tubmaker Who Flew to the Sky” and Den-Den Daiko

Spring is said to be the best time to travel in Japan. Cherry blossoms are in bloom, and people head outdoors to enjoy the transient beauty of the Sakura through Hanami or flower viewing picnics with family and friends. However, spring weather can be unpredictable, and sometimes it brings spring storms. The spring rain can spoil even the best-intentioned Sakura spotting efforts.

Join us for a kamishibai reading of “Okeya no Ten Nobori” or “The Tubmaker Who Flew to the Sky” where you will learn about a sleepy thunder god, kaminari-sama, who makes rainstorms.

Following the kamishibai presentation, make your own “den-den daiko” drum like the one Kaminari-sama uses in the story. With this, you will have lots of fun playing even on rainy days!