April 1: “The Goblin, the Water Imp, and the Thunder God” and Kappa Plate 

April Fool’s Day is called Shigatsu Baka in Japanese and is celebrated each year on April 1. In Japan, people play harmless jokes on each other in the morning and reveal the truth in the afternoon. Families, friends, and coworkers enjoy sharing lighthearted and silly pranks together.

Join us for a kamishibai reading of Tengu to Kappa to Kaminari-don (The Goblin, the Water Imp, and the Thunder God), a thrilling and humorous tale about creative thinking and finding clever ways to solve problems.

Following the presentation, participants will create their own Kappa plate and celebrate April Fool’s Day together!