Experience Japanese Culture: Make Your Own “Omen” (Mask)
Dive into the world of Japanese crafts with this special coloring page featuring “Candy,” a cheerful character from the series “Go! Go! Bassey.”
This isn’t just a coloring sheet; it’s designed to be cut out and used as an “Omen” (お面), which means “mask” in Japanese.
Learn Japanese While You Color
While you color this “Kawaii” (cute) bus, let’s learn some simple Japanese words related to this image:
- Omen (おめん): Mask. In Japan, kids often buy character masks at festival stalls (“Yatai”) and wear them on their heads or faces.
- Basu (バス): Bus. Candy is a friendly pink bus!
- Egao (えがお): Smile. Candy is showing a big, happy smile.
How to Enjoy This Craft
This large-scale illustration is perfect for making a wearable craft.
- Color: Use your favorite crayons or markers to bring Candy to life. Pink is her standard color, but feel free to be creative!
- Cut: Carefully cut along the outer outline. This is great practice for using scissors.
- Wear: Attach a rubber band or a strip of paper to the sides to wear it as a mask or a crown.
In Japan, paper masks are popular during events like Setsubun (bean-throwing festival) or school plays.
Download this page to bring a piece of playful Japanese culture into your home or classroom!
