Most people decorating gingerbread houses simultaneously
- Who
- Ya! Challenge Kinokuni Project
- What
- 279 people
- Where
- Japan (Kainan)
- When
- 19 October 2025
The most people decorating gingerbread houses simultaneously is 279 and was achieved by Ya! Challenge Kinokuni Project (Japan) in Kainan, Wakayama, Japan on 19 October 2025.
The record was achieved in Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture, known as the birthplace of Japan’s confectionery culture. The attempt took place during the city’s annual “Confectionery Festival,” where participants came together to decorate gingerbread houses. The attempt was organized by Ya! Challenge Kinokuni Project, a local community group promoting positivity and confidence among children and adults alike.