Obake Family Day: Specters of the Sacred Forest

Date: Oct. 30, 2016

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On Halloween Eve, enter a mystical sacred forest filled with the frights and delights of Japan's ghosts and mythical creatures. Experience the richness of Japan's fall festivals and the thrills of a Halloween through an adventure of family friendly fun and learning!
Activities include: 

• Tsukumo-gami* haunted house
• Tsukumo-gami storytelling
• Omamori good luck charm and mini kokeshi doll making
• Noh inspired mask making
• Taiko drumming demo and mini workshop
• Twilight treasure hunt
• Tsukumo-gami* yo-yo balloon fishing
• Spooky costume contest with a chance to win a prize

Tsukumo-gami are everyday objects that, after over a hundred years of use, become haunted, animate versions of their original selves. 

ADVANCE TICKETS: Adults $15/$12 Japan Society members ; Kids (ages 3—12) $10/$7 
DAY-OF TICKETS: Adults $18/$15 Japan Society members ; Kids (ages 3—12) $13/$10
Recommended for ages 3 and up with parental supervision (some activities are scary). Healthy Japanese light meals, snacks and festival-related refreshments available for purchase by BentOn.
Ticket Available at:buy online or call the box office 212-715-1258
http://www.japansociety.org/event/obake-family-day-specters-of-the-sacred-forest

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