Japanese Cultural Village for Kids and Adults

Visit the Japanese Cultural Village for fun activities for kids and adults. Young and old attendees will be entertained with many opportunities to experience the “real” Japan here in Kansas City. Adult supervision is required for all children 10 and under. No babysitting services will be provided.

The "Village" is open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Carlsen Center Rooms 124, 126A, 126B and 128

Kimono and Samurai Armor Portraits

Dress up in an authentic Kimono (both women and men’s Kimono are available) or in a suit of Samurai Armor and have your picture taken. An opportunity of a lifetime!

Storytelling with Kumiko

Bunraku Puppet Show

Special Shamisen Presentation

Miyuki the Candy Artist

Miyuki takes bright colored warm candy taffy and bends it into beautiful ornate and edible candy sculptures in minutes right in front of you.
Regnier Center First Floor

Design your own Japanese T-shirt

Children can choose from a wide variety of Japanese shapes and emblems and apply them to a t-shirt using long-lasting heat transfer.

Face and Nail Painting

Come to the “Village” and have your face or nails painted by experts.

Craft Shop

Kids will enjoy browsing and buying handmade Japanese crafts.

Cultural Village Bazaar

Adults and kids can shop for a wide variety Japanese books, magazines and many other items.

Origami & Kid's Games

Come to the Village and learn how to do Origami and play traditional Japanese kid's games.