Learn calligraphy and origami

There are tons of DIY opportunities inside one of the many activity tents during Japan Day. Folks from the Japanese American Association of New York will teach you how to write your name in Japanese using black ink (a.k.a. Bokujyu); the origami Therapy Association can help your craft a majestic paper swan; and you can try on a silk Yukata, which is Japan’s version of festival fashion.