An Early Christmas in the Prefectural Forest: Foresto X'mas.
Japanese name:県民の森でひと足早いクリスマス Foresto X'mas.
📅 Sat, Nov 28, 2026
📍 Hachimantai, Iwate
About this event
"An Early Christmas in the Prefectural Forest: Foresto X'mas." will be held at the Iwate Prefectural Forest Learning Center in Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture. In this event, the Morioka University Junior College Shadow Puppet Club will participate, allowing visitors to experience the world of shadow puppetry themed around the Iwate folklore "The Rasetsu Demon and the Forest Spirits." The event consists of two parts. In Part 1, participants create shadow puppets inspired by forest spirits and then take part in the play using the puppets they made. This puppet-making activity costs 200 yen for materials and has a capacity of 15 people. Children in 3rd grade of elementary school or younger must be accompanied by a guardian. In Part 2, performances of the shadow puppet plays "Bake-kurabe" (Shapeshifting Contest) and "The Rasetsu Demon and the Forest Spirits" will be staged, followed by playtime using shadow puppets and various object shadows. Viewing the play and playing with shadow puppets are free of charge, and reservations are accepted. Additionally, visitors can experience making Christmas wreaths for a participation fee of 1,000 yen, with ornaments provided. Registration is available from 9:00 to 15:00, and the experience is available until 16:00. Furthermore, a free quiz rally featuring participation prizes and all-correct prizes will be held inside the learning center. Applications and inquiries regarding the event are accepted by the Forest Learning Center (Phone: 0195-78-2092).
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Iwate Prefectural Forest Learning Center
515-5 Matsuo Yoriki Dai 1 Chiwari, Hachimantai, Iwate 028-7302
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