Reiwa 5th year We would like to introduce the efforts of the academic town collaboration project.

The “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” solicits plans and projects that involve universities, students, and local communities to “collaborate” to develop Kyoto’s town and revitalize the region, and provides financial support.
We would like to inform you about the initiatives of selected organizations this year! !

[Activity introduction] Doshisha University, Ritsumeikan University, etc. Kyoto Student Theater Festival Executive Committee

On Sunday, September 10th, I visited the “Kyoto Student Theater Festival 2023”!

It was held in the same Yosho district of Sakyo Ward as last year, and a special outdoor stage shaped like a chrysalis, the symbol of the Kyoto Student Theater Festival, caught the attention of people passing by.

The Kyoto Student Theater Festival will be held for a long period of time from September 9th (Saturday) to September 16th (Saturday) (with one day off in between), and is a large-scale event with nine participating organizations. Last year, a wide range of people came to see the play, but this year, the second year it has been held in this location, due to the location’s well-established location and the level of publicity of the event, there were not enough seats in the audience. It was super packed.

The planning and management of such large-scale events is entirely carried out by students.
This time, Kyoto Student Public Relations Department has written an article about the chairman of the Kyoto Student Theater Festival Executive Committee, “The appeal of students mainly by students.”

Please take a look at the interview article! ! !

　Kyoto Student Public Relations Department KotoCollege　https://kotocollege.jp/archives/30303

[Activity Introduction] Otani University Otani University And House

On Wednesday, October 18th, we visited the activities of “Otani University And House”!

The main area of activity is the Nakagawa School District located in the northern part of Kita Ward, Kyoto City. The Nakagawa school district is a production area for Kitayama cedar, but in recent years, as the population ages, it has become difficult to pass on traditional forestry practices, and the area is losing its vitality. is. As one of our initiatives, we are producing and selling a craft beer called “Kyoto Nakagawa Manma Beer!”.

The “Manmacha” used in beer is a tea that has been cultivated in the Nakagawa school district, and is said to be close to older types of tea, and is said to be a slightly bitter and flavorful tea. They will be manufactured with the residents, and subsequent beer manufacturing and sales will be sold online and online through the cooperation of welfare offices.
This time, I visited Otani University to see the process of pasting labels on Manma Beer bottles.
By this work, there is a work process of picking, sorting, steaming and roasting the tea, and then requested for brewing. According to Mr. Dehara of Otani University’s And House, the taste changes depending on how the tea is roasted, so it is difficult to maintain a consistent quality each year.

Attaching labels (long labels!) to about 200 bottles one by one is a difficult task that requires patience, but with everyone’s cooperation, the bottles with labels affixed one after another are completed. I felt the greatness of teamwork.
I think the joy that the things we have created by ourselves become products and are sold at stores is great.

Through the purchase of beer, the proceeds from the tea leaves will be returned to local welfare activities in the Nakagawa area. At Otani University And House, we go to the Nakagawa area every month and engage in activities such as quizzes, brain training, and other activities to interact with the residents.

I’m looking forward to selling “Mamma Beer” again this year! As for the taste, it has a fluffy tea flavor at first, with less beer bitterness. It seems to be easy for women to drink as well.

*For information on Otani University And House’s activities and Manma Beer, please check the Instagram below! ! !

　　https://www.instagram.com/otaniandhouse/

[Activity Introduction] Kyoto Seika University “City, People and Music” Seminar

10/21 (Sat) I visited the [Ichijoji Festival Autumn Festival] where the “City, People, and Music” seminar held a workshop!  

Speaking of Ichijoji,

・The image of “ramen” is too strong, and other attractions are not conveyed.

・There is a difference in attitude between long-time residents and those who have recently moved in.

This issue emerged from a survey conducted among shopkeepers in Ichijoji.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　We want to solve such problems and revitalize regional exchanges! In addition to this idea, we held a workshop based on the desire to leverage the strengths of the “City, People, and Music” seminar, which has many students majoring in musical expression, and promote interaction in the local area by allowing people to come into contact with music. That means I have decided to do it.

It was a crisp autumn day, and Ichijoji Park, the venue for the event, was crowded with people from the morning. Many families with small children came to see the event’s many activities, including food stalls, fair corners, stage events, and workshop events. Later organizers announced that there were approximately 3,000 people in attendance.  

In the seminar workshop “City, People, and Music”, “Let’s have fun creating and playing with sounds together,” 4 The program involves students making musical instruments (a kalimba made from a hairpin, a flute made from a straw, a bracelet made by putting beads inside a tube, and a drum made from a paper tube and balloon) and enjoying playing with the instruments. It was a great success with parents and children enjoying playing musical instruments. It means that the material, shape and size of the ingredients, such as the ingredients from injuries or accidental ingestion, and so that they do not get tired so that they are easy to make, have been repeatedly prototyped. As a result of these efforts, on the day of the event, while I was interviewing the representative, Mr. Ogawa, children kept coming to the workshop, and it was so successful that I had to interrupt the interview each time.

In addition to holding workshops, the “City, People, and Music” seminar also participates in garbage pickup activities at Ichijoji Temple. There, they are also deepening their interactions with local people.

Please continue to work hard to revitalize Ichijoji! ! !

We will introduce the efforts of the Reiwa 4th year learning town collaboration project.

The "Gakumachi Collaboration Project" recruits plans and projects in which universities, students, and the local community collaborate to work on urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto, and provides subsidy support.
We would like to inform you about the efforts of this year's selected organizations!

【Activities】Ritsumeikan University Camo Cinema 17 Executive Committee

On Sunday, August 21, we visited "Camo Cinema 17"!

 This time it was held for the first time in three years due to the influence of the corona disaster.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　He was actively engaged in public relations activities such as SNS transmission on Instagram, Twitter, and blog, and distribution of leaflets on the streets and at events. The original date of the event was Saturday 20th, but it was postponed to the next day due to rain, and on Sunday 21st, it rained heavily during the day, but it was held safely without a hitch. 

"Kamo Cinema" was launched 20 years ago by Ritsumeikan University students who were interested in environmental conservation of the Kamo River, a symbol of Kyoto, and currently has 35 members. In Kyoto, a student town, cleanup activities and outdoor movie screenings are held every summer as an effort to raise awareness of beautification among young people of the same generation. From there, this year marks the 17th year as an event that connects people to people, people to movies, and people to Kamogawa. 

On the day of the event, a cleanup activity called "Pikakamo" was held from 3:30 p.m., slightly staggered due to rain. At the same time, a "used book exchange meeting" was also held, which was the first attempt of the project. This is a project in which participants bring books and exchange them for new used books. By reducing the number of books thrown away, it was also part of the SDGs initiatives, and books of various genres were lined up at the venue, from novels to picture books, picture books, and old magazines. Some of the books had messages for the exchangers, and it was such a project that warmed the feelings of the recipients. In addition, there was a quiz-style project for children and their families, and it was an event that men and women of all ages could participate in.

 This year's film is "Music."　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　It is an animated film that skillfully visualizes the "initial impulse to music".　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　When I asked the executive committee members why "Music" was chosen among the many film works, they said that it was a film that reminded me of the importance of "culture" through film, and that I wanted to screen such a work at Camo Cinema while opportunities to experience and interact with culture and art are disappearing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Even when the sun went down, the temperature didn't drop much and it was hot, but as the showtime approached, more and more people came to watch the show, and there were many people who were walking along the Kamo River stopping to look at the screen. 

In the future, they are thinking of not only holding events once a year, but also events that can be held on a daily basis.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　We look forward to your future activities!

【Activities】Kyoto University, Ritsumeikan University, etc. Kyoto Student Theater Festival Executive Committee

On Thursday, September 15, we visited the Kyoto Student Theater Festival 2022!

This year, the festival will be held from September 9th (Fri.) ~ 19th (Mon.), and it has become a large-scale theater festival with 11 performing groups and 10 executive committee members. It is said that it may be full on Saturdays and Sundays, and there were many spectators on the day of the interview.

The venue is "Yosho Children's Park" located about a 5-minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　As soon as I arrived, I saw a large white outdoor special stage. The outdoor stage, which is also a symbol, was larger and sturdier than I had imagined on the website, and the sides were covered with wooden pillars painted in white and blue. There is something warm about it that is large and sturdy, and it is convincing that it was made in the image of a cocoon.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　I also visited the outdoor special stage that was being prepared, and it was very large, and the distance between the stage and the audience seats was just right. Even during the interview, it was very impressive to see each person in charge silently preparing for the performance.

According to Mr. Okada, an executive committee member, the venue was moved from indoor to outdoor "Yosho Children's Park" last year due to the influence of Corona.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　He talked about how he held regular meetings with local residents and gradually increased the number of opportunities for interaction and how he was able to provide a place for students who had lost the opportunity to see theater due to Corona. Of course, there are difficulties such as weather problems unique to the outdoors and insect repellent measures, but I could clearly see that the local people watched over and the theater professionals and students worked together to create a wonderful stage. 

In the park, there was a shooting corner where goods were sold and sweets were used as prizes, and there was an exhibition corner of "Mainichi Flyers" created every day to liven up the theater festival. From among the many leaflets displayed, stickers were put on the leaflets that they liked, and other ways to enjoy the waiting time until the play started. 

While we were enjoying the park, it was time to start the performance, and thanks to the kindness of the executive committee members, we were able to watch the play.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　The first time I saw a play by a student group, it was, in a word, a masterpiece! I was fascinated by the emotionally rich expressiveness, sometimes made me think, and it was 45 minutes in the blink of an eye. There was a train running very close to the park, and it was also attractive that they skillfully incorporated it into the theater. 

On the last day, two awards, the Audience Award and the Jury Award, will be announced, and the group with the highest audience score will qualify for the National Student Theater Festival to be held next year. I hope that future stage actors will be born from here. 

Although it was a short interview, I was able to hear the passion of the executive committee members, the appeal of the theater festival, the difficulties they faced, and their thoughts for the future, and I was able to enjoy the charm of the Kyoto Student Theater Festival by watching the play.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　I'm looking forward to your future activities!

【Activities】Kyoto Seika University, Kyoto City University of Arts, Seian University of Art and Design, Saga Art University BORDER! Executive Committee

On Saturday, November 26th, we visited "Art Festival BORDER! 2022" in Umekoji Park!

「BORDER! The Executive Committee consists mainly of art university students in the Kansai region, and plans, operates, and implements art festivals with the main purpose of creating opportunities for citizens to experience art and nurturing young artists.

This year's theme is "Ichimiri Yorimichi" Aiming to be an event where you can enjoy the world of art with just one millimeter detour, we will deliver an even wider range of art through the annual marche, live events, and workshops, as well as the first outdoor event and stage performance.

On the day of the event, the weather was cloudy, but the autumn leaves of the trees were beautiful and it was a comfortable season, so there were many people with various purposes in the park. According to Mr. Okazaki, an executive committee member, last year it was held at Zest Oike, so it was mainly train users, but this year it was the first outdoor event, and the traffic has changed considerably, and he is happy that a wide range of people, regardless of age or gender, can see it.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　In fact, citizens and tourists who happened to pass by stopped and eagerly watched the live paint and marche, and I think it was an opportunity for people of all ages to become interested.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　On the other hand, there were about 30 groups of exhibiting artists at the Marche, which is the main project, but the number of exhibitors was almost the same as last year despite the large site, so they wanted to make this an issue for the future.

At this event, efforts were also implemented with an awareness of the SDGs in terms of reducing food loss.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Workshops were held in advance to make paints and create art works based on discarded vegetables and fruits, and the works were exhibited. The gentle colors made the picture look warm.

A report will be published on future activities.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Every year, the website is also attractive, so please take a look there!　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Even if you couldn't make it to the event this time, please try to experience art!　

　　　Click here for the BORDER!2022 website → https://borderfes.art/

【Activities】Doshisha Women's University, Ryukoku University, Doshisha University, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto University, etc. Tokyo Light Executive Committee

On Saturday, December 10, we visited "Miyako Light '22"!

Miyako Light is a Kyoto machiya light-up event that has been held in the Shimogyo-ku neighborhood of Kyoto City since 2005 (this year, Kamishichiken and Jofukuji-dori Daikokucho).　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　This year's concept is "a light of revival that connects people and illuminates townhouses."　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　As the bonds between people fade and the vitality of the city becomes weaker than before, it contains the desire to return the vitality of the city and regain the connection between people.

At the venue, the "lights of life" were expressed, with lights coming from inside the townhouse. Unlike the glittering lights that we associate with the word "illumination," the gentle lights leaking from the lattice further enhanced the atmosphere of Kyomachiya.

Due to the Corona disaster, we refrained from planning plans and PR activities aimed at attracting customers, and members were replaced. We interviewed Mr. Mitsuhashi, a member of the executive committee, about how he has continued his activities amid the changing environment.

"In organizing the event, we have always valued the connection with the local people, and thanks to your support and cooperation, we have been able to continue for many years. It is difficult to hold the event itself unless we coexist with the community, so I am full of gratitude.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　On the other hand, we have not been able to fully convey the appeal of the "lights of life" that we want to convey, and some have said that it is "inconspicuous" and "difficult to understand."　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　We will be watching the situation of the new coronavirus infection, but in the future, we would like to hold events and other events to appeal a little more."

Mr. Mitsuhashi talked about issues such as strengthening PR capabilities, but on the day of the event, we were able to see many heartwarming scenes, such as alumni of the Tokyo Metropolitan Light Executive Committee and local people reuniting for the first time in a long time, and participants visiting shops whose business hours have been extended to coincide with the event. I believe that this is also a form of "coexistence with the community" realized only because you have continued to value the connection with the local people for 18 years.

In the future, they will prepare a report on the event and thank the local people.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　We can't wait to see what next year will be like!

We will introduce the efforts of the Reiwa 4th year learning town collaboration project.

The "Gakumachi Collaboration Project" recruits plans and projects in which universities, students, and the local community collaborate to work on urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto, and provides subsidy support.
We would like to inform you about the efforts of this year's selected organizations!

【Activities】Ritsumeikan University Camo Cinema 17 Executive Committee

On Sunday, August 21, we visited "Camo Cinema 17"!

 This time it was held for the first time in three years due to the influence of the corona disaster.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　He was actively engaged in public relations activities such as SNS transmission on Instagram, Twitter, and blog, and distribution of leaflets on the streets and at events. The original date of the event was Saturday 20th, but it was postponed to the next day due to rain, and on Sunday 21st, it rained heavily during the day, but it was held safely without a hitch. 

"Kamo Cinema" was launched 20 years ago by Ritsumeikan University students who were interested in environmental conservation of the Kamo River, a symbol of Kyoto, and currently has 35 members. In Kyoto, a student town, cleanup activities and outdoor movie screenings are held every summer as an effort to raise awareness of beautification among young people of the same generation. From there, this year marks the 17th year as an event that connects people to people, people to movies, and people to Kamogawa. 

On the day of the event, a cleanup activity called "Pikakamo" was held from 3:30 p.m., slightly staggered due to rain. At the same time, a "used book exchange meeting" was also held, which was the first attempt of the project. This is a project in which participants bring books and exchange them for new used books. By reducing the number of books thrown away, it was also part of the SDGs initiatives, and books of various genres were lined up at the venue, from novels to picture books, picture books, and old magazines. Some of the books had messages for the exchangers, and it was such a project that warmed the feelings of the recipients. In addition, there was a quiz-style project for children and their families, and it was an event that men and women of all ages could participate in.

 This year's film is "Music."　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　It is an animated film that skillfully visualizes the "initial impulse to music".　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　When I asked the executive committee members why "Music" was chosen among the many film works, they said that it was a film that reminded me of the importance of "culture" through film, and that I wanted to screen such a work at Camo Cinema while opportunities to experience and interact with culture and art are disappearing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Even when the sun went down, the temperature didn't drop much and it was hot, but as the showtime approached, more and more people came to watch the show, and there were many people who were walking along the Kamo River stopping to look at the screen. 

In the future, they are thinking of not only holding events once a year, but also events that can be held on a daily basis.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　We look forward to your future activities!

【Activities】Kyoto University, Ritsumeikan University, etc. Kyoto Student Theater Festival Executive Committee

On Thursday, September 15, we visited the Kyoto Student Theater Festival 2022!

This year, the festival will be held from September 9th (Fri.) ~ 19th (Mon.), and it has become a large-scale theater festival with 11 performing groups and 10 executive committee members. It is said that it may be full on Saturdays and Sundays, and there were many spectators on the day of the interview.

The venue is "Yosho Children's Park" located about a 5-minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　As soon as I arrived, I saw a large white outdoor special stage. The outdoor stage, which is also a symbol, was larger and sturdier than I had imagined on the website, and the sides were covered with wooden pillars painted in white and blue. There is something warm about it that is large and sturdy, and it is convincing that it was made in the image of a cocoon.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　I also visited the outdoor special stage that was being prepared, and it was very large, and the distance between the stage and the audience seats was just right. Even during the interview, it was very impressive to see each person in charge silently preparing for the performance.

According to Mr. Okada, an executive committee member, the venue was moved from indoor to outdoor "Yosho Children's Park" last year due to the influence of Corona.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　He talked about how he held regular meetings with local residents and gradually increased the number of opportunities for interaction and how he was able to provide a place for students who had lost the opportunity to see theater due to Corona. Of course, there are difficulties such as weather problems unique to the outdoors and insect repellent measures, but I could clearly see that the local people watched over and the theater professionals and students worked together to create a wonderful stage. 

In the park, there was a shooting corner where goods were sold and sweets were used as prizes, and there was an exhibition corner of "Mainichi Flyers" created every day to liven up the theater festival. From among the many leaflets displayed, stickers were put on the leaflets that they liked, and other ways to enjoy the waiting time until the play started. 

While we were enjoying the park, it was time to start the performance, and thanks to the kindness of the executive committee members, we were able to watch the play.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　The first time I saw a play by a student group, it was, in a word, a masterpiece! I was fascinated by the emotionally rich expressiveness, sometimes made me think, and it was 45 minutes in the blink of an eye. There was a train running very close to the park, and it was also attractive that they skillfully incorporated it into the theater. 

On the last day, two awards, the Audience Award and the Jury Award, will be announced, and the group with the highest audience score will qualify for the National Student Theater Festival to be held next year. I hope that future stage actors will be born from here. 

Although it was a short interview, I was able to hear the passion of the executive committee members, the appeal of the theater festival, the difficulties they faced, and their thoughts for the future, and I was able to enjoy the charm of the Kyoto Student Theater Festival by watching the play.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　I'm looking forward to your future activities!

【Activities】Kyoto Seika University, Kyoto City University of Arts, Seian University of Art and Design, Saga Art University BORDER! Executive Committee

On Saturday, November 26th, we visited "Art Festival BORDER! 2022" in Umekoji Park!

「BORDER! The Executive Committee consists mainly of art university students in the Kansai region, and plans, operates, and implements art festivals with the main purpose of creating opportunities for citizens to experience art and nurturing young artists.

This year's theme is "Ichimiri Yorimichi" Aiming to be an event where you can enjoy the world of art with just one millimeter detour, we will deliver an even wider range of art through the annual marche, live events, and workshops, as well as the first outdoor event and stage performance.

On the day of the event, the weather was cloudy, but the autumn leaves of the trees were beautiful and it was a comfortable season, so there were many people with various purposes in the park. According to Mr. Okazaki, an executive committee member, last year it was held at Zest Oike, so it was mainly train users, but this year it was the first outdoor event, and the traffic has changed considerably, and he is happy that a wide range of people, regardless of age or gender, can see it.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　In fact, citizens and tourists who happened to pass by stopped and eagerly watched the live paint and marche, and I think it was an opportunity for people of all ages to become interested.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　On the other hand, there were about 30 groups of exhibiting artists at the Marche, which is the main project, but the number of exhibitors was almost the same as last year despite the large site, so they wanted to make this an issue for the future.

At this event, efforts were also implemented with an awareness of the SDGs in terms of reducing food loss.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Workshops were held in advance to make paints and create art works based on discarded vegetables and fruits, and the works were exhibited. The gentle colors made the picture look warm.

A report will be published on future activities.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Every year, the website is also attractive, so please take a look there!　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Even if you couldn't make it to the event this time, please try to experience art!　

　　　Click here for the BORDER!2022 website → https://borderfes.art/

We will introduce the efforts of the Reiwa 4th year learning town collaboration project.

The "Gakumachi Collaboration Project" recruits plans and projects in which universities, students, and the local community collaborate to work on urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto, and provides subsidy support.
We would like to inform you about the efforts of this year's selected organizations!

【Activities】Ritsumeikan University Camo Cinema 17 Executive Committee

On Sunday, August 21, we visited "Camo Cinema 17"!

 This time it was held for the first time in three years due to the influence of the corona disaster.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　He was actively engaged in public relations activities such as SNS transmission on Instagram, Twitter, and blog, and distribution of leaflets on the streets and at events. The original date of the event was Saturday 20th, but it was postponed to the next day due to rain, and on Sunday 21st, it rained heavily during the day, but it was held safely without a hitch. 

"Kamo Cinema" was launched 20 years ago by Ritsumeikan University students who were interested in environmental conservation of the Kamo River, a symbol of Kyoto, and currently has 35 members. In Kyoto, a student town, cleanup activities and outdoor movie screenings are held every summer as an effort to raise awareness of beautification among young people of the same generation. From there, this year marks the 17th year as an event that connects people to people, people to movies, and people to Kamogawa. 

On the day of the event, a cleanup activity called "Pikakamo" was held from 3:30 p.m., slightly staggered due to rain. At the same time, a "used book exchange meeting" was also held, which was the first attempt of the project. This is a project in which participants bring books and exchange them for new used books. By reducing the number of books thrown away, it was also part of the SDGs initiatives, and books of various genres were lined up at the venue, from novels to picture books, picture books, and old magazines. Some of the books had messages for the exchangers, and it was such a project that warmed the feelings of the recipients. In addition, there was a quiz-style project for children and their families, and it was an event that men and women of all ages could participate in.

 This year's film is "Music."　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　It is an animated film that skillfully visualizes the "initial impulse to music".　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　When I asked the executive committee members why "Music" was chosen among the many film works, they said that it was a film that reminded me of the importance of "culture" through film, and that I wanted to screen such a work at Camo Cinema while opportunities to experience and interact with culture and art are disappearing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Even when the sun went down, the temperature didn't drop much and it was hot, but as the showtime approached, more and more people came to watch the show, and there were many people who were walking along the Kamo River stopping to look at the screen. 

In the future, they are thinking of not only holding events once a year, but also events that can be held on a daily basis.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　We look forward to your future activities!

【Activities】Kyoto University, Ritsumeikan University, etc. Kyoto Student Theater Festival Executive Committee

On Thursday, September 15, we visited the Kyoto Student Theater Festival 2022!

This year, the festival will be held from September 9th (Fri.) ~ 19th (Mon.), and it has become a large-scale theater festival with 11 performing groups and 10 executive committee members. It is said that it may be full on Saturdays and Sundays, and there were many spectators on the day of the interview.

The venue is "Yosho Children's Park" located about a 5-minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　As soon as I arrived, I saw a large white outdoor special stage. The outdoor stage, which is also a symbol, was larger and sturdier than I had imagined on the website, and the sides were covered with wooden pillars painted in white and blue. There is something warm about it that is large and sturdy, and it is convincing that it was made in the image of a cocoon.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　I also visited the outdoor special stage that was being prepared, and it was very large, and the distance between the stage and the audience seats was just right. Even during the interview, it was very impressive to see each person in charge silently preparing for the performance.

According to Mr. Okada, an executive committee member, the venue was moved from indoor to outdoor "Yosho Children's Park" last year due to the influence of Corona.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　He talked about how he held regular meetings with local residents and gradually increased the number of opportunities for interaction and how he was able to provide a place for students who had lost the opportunity to see theater due to Corona. Of course, there are difficulties such as weather problems unique to the outdoors and insect repellent measures, but I could clearly see that the local people watched over and the theater professionals and students worked together to create a wonderful stage. 

In the park, there was a shooting corner where goods were sold and sweets were used as prizes, and there was an exhibition corner of "Mainichi Flyers" created every day to liven up the theater festival. From among the many leaflets displayed, stickers were put on the leaflets that they liked, and other ways to enjoy the waiting time until the play started. 

While we were enjoying the park, it was time to start the performance, and thanks to the kindness of the executive committee members, we were able to watch the play.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　The first time I saw a play by a student group, it was, in a word, a masterpiece! I was fascinated by the emotionally rich expressiveness, sometimes made me think, and it was 45 minutes in the blink of an eye. There was a train running very close to the park, and it was also attractive that they skillfully incorporated it into the theater. 

On the last day, two awards, the Audience Award and the Jury Award, will be announced, and the group with the highest audience score will qualify for the National Student Theater Festival to be held next year. I hope that future stage actors will be born from here. 

Although it was a short interview, I was able to hear the passion of the executive committee members, the appeal of the theater festival, the difficulties they faced, and their thoughts for the future, and I was able to enjoy the charm of the Kyoto Student Theater Festival by watching the play.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　I'm looking forward to your future activities!

We will introduce the efforts of the Reiwa 4th year learning town collaboration project.

The "Gakumachi Collaboration Project" recruits plans and projects in which universities, students, and the local community collaborate to work on urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto, and provides subsidy support.
We would like to inform you about the efforts of this year's selected organizations!

【Activities】Ritsumeikan University Camo Cinema 17 Executive Committee

On Sunday, August 21, we visited "Camo Cinema 17"!

 This time it was held for the first time in three years due to the influence of the corona disaster.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　He was actively engaged in public relations activities such as SNS transmission on Instagram, Twitter, and blog, and distribution of leaflets on the streets and at events. The original date of the event was Saturday 20th, but it was postponed to the next day due to rain, and on Sunday 21st, it rained heavily during the day, but it was held safely without a hitch. 

"Kamo Cinema" was launched 20 years ago by Ritsumeikan University students who were interested in environmental conservation of the Kamo River, a symbol of Kyoto, and currently has 35 members. In Kyoto, a student town, cleanup activities and outdoor movie screenings are held every summer as an effort to raise awareness of beautification among young people of the same generation. From there, this year marks the 17th year as an event that connects people to people, people to movies, and people to Kamogawa. 

On the day of the event, a cleanup activity called "Pikakamo" was held from 3:30 p.m., slightly staggered due to rain. At the same time, a "used book exchange meeting" was also held, which was the first attempt of the project. This is a project in which participants bring books and exchange them for new used books. By reducing the number of books thrown away, it was also part of the SDGs initiatives, and books of various genres were lined up at the venue, from novels to picture books, picture books, and old magazines. Some of the books had messages for the exchangers, and it was such a project that warmed the feelings of the recipients. In addition, there was a quiz-style project for children and their families, and it was an event that men and women of all ages could participate in.

 This year's film is "Music."　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　It is an animated film that skillfully visualizes the "initial impulse to music".　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　When I asked the executive committee members why "Music" was chosen among the many film works, they said that it was a film that reminded me of the importance of "culture" through film, and that I wanted to screen such a work at Camo Cinema while opportunities to experience and interact with culture and art are disappearing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Even when the sun went down, the temperature didn't drop much and it was hot, but as the showtime approached, more and more people came to watch the show, and there were many people who were walking along the Kamo River stopping to look at the screen. 

In the future, they are thinking of not only holding events once a year, but also events that can be held on a daily basis.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　We look forward to your future activities!

We will introduce the efforts of the Reiwa 3rd year learning town collaboration project.

The "Gakumachi Collaboration Project" recruits plans and projects in which universities, students, and the local community collaborate to work on urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto, and provides subsidy support.
We would like to inform you about the efforts of this year's selected organizations!

【Activities】Kyoto Women's University, Ryukoku University, etc. Sujin Leather Industry Sustainability Project

On Sunday, December 12, we visited the "2nd Leather Workshop".

The "Sujin Leather Industry Sustainability Project" is an organization consisting of members from Kyoto Women's University, Ryukoku University, and other organizations, and is engaged in activities aimed at revitalizing citizen exchanges in the Sojin School District and making the leather industry sustainable. They met two years ago. Participating in the Miyako KAMADOKI Program, a practical program aimed at forming a network to achieve the SDGs, and launching the "Sujin Brand" to widely inform the desire to make the "leather" of the traditional industry that the Sujin district has preserved sustainable. Proposed a project to collaborate with Kyoto City University of Arts to make it sustainable. Even after the program ended, the members continued to work on their own projects and applied for the Gakumachi collaboration.

This day is the second leather workshop! One in the world. Let's make your own original bookmark & smartphone stand!" Make a bookmark and smartphone stand using leather. There were seven participants, ranging from elementary school students to university students.
Before starting the work, the members first explained the history of the leather industry in the Chongjin area using slides.
Prior to the workshop, they also visited a leather factory to learn about the leather industry, and there was a lecture on the process from "leather" to "leather" that they had seen there. I was impressed by the impression that "when I entered the factory, I smelled animals."

After the lecture, it's time to get to work! First of all, let's choose leather.
In order to make it easier to understand the size, leather taken from one animal was brought in the same size as it was. The ones used on this day are pighide and cowhide. Depending on the tanning method and dye, the finished color, surface pattern, and touch feel also vary. Participants can choose their favorite from four types. Each of them has its own merits, and it is difficult to decide. It seems that the members and instructors finally decided after telling us the characteristics of each leather and consulting with them about the image of what they wanted to make.

Then, let's stand up for the smartphone! Cut the selected leather along the pattern and attach it to the plastic smartphone stand with a leather bond. The outside seems to be easy to stick, but the inside is a struggle. Due to the thickness of the leather, it does not fit in as expected. Members who have made two prototypes are called in by the participants and go around to support. It's reliable, I'll ♪ dry it when I manage to finish sticking it!

While drying, I start making bookmarks!!
Cut the selected leather into the desired shape and make holes through which the string will pass. …… And here is the appearance of an unfamiliar tool! It is called a "eyelet removal", and it is pressed against the leather and hit from above with a hammer called "mallet taiko". Will there be a person who is afraid or a person who hits hard and well, or a personality (laughs)? It's fun just to watch. The position was too high and it penetrated … There was an accident, but that's also the taste! !! There is only one bookmark in the world, and you will ♪ feel attached to it.

After drilling the holes, the next step is to color them. This time, choose your favorite color from the three colors of yellow, purple, and red. It seems that vegetable dyes are used, and in order yellowfin logwood akane. Boil each one, while soaking the leather in water to make it easier to color. When it started to simmer, I could smell each dye and heard people saying, "It looks delicious~" (laughs). Akane smells like red beans. I see, maybe it's because the colors are close? The conversation seems to be lively and fun. Throw the bookmark into the boiled dye and boil for a while to color.

Now, in the meantime, let's see how dry your smartphone stand! The way you use your time is also ingenious, which is superb. If it is dry, cut around the leather and trim it. After cutting, if you like, you can use a soldering iron to insert letters and illustrations. Please enjoy ♪ the finish in the photo

In the meantime, it seems that the bookmarks have also become colored. Take it out and place it in a mordant with the alum melted in it to fix the color. "Oh~! Please also see the ♪ photo of the finish.

Everyone seemed satisfied when they saw their finished work. It seems that there were many unfamiliar tasks, and there were naturally exchanges such as consulting with nearby people and university students caring about elementary school students.

【Activities】Kyoto City University of Arts, Kyoto Seika University, Seian University of Art and Design BORDER! executive committee

On Sunday, December 5th, I went to "Art Festival BORDER! 2021".

「BORDER! The Executive Committee is an organization consisting mainly of art university students from the Kansai region, including Kyoto City University of Arts, Kyoto Seika University, and Seian University of Art and Design. With the hope of helping aspiring artists, we plan, operate, and implement art festivals to create opportunities for young artists who will lead the next generation to make presentations.

"BORDER" means "border". Art and what is not are borders. An invisible line that says, "I can't do it." The boundaries of genre. The name expresses the desire to jump over such various boundaries and create wonderful encounters.

In 2018 and '19, Miyako Messe held a live painting, food, and art marche. In 2020, we held an online web exhibition and live painting in front of the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.
Although there were concerns about the impact of the new coronavirus this year, we decided to hold the exhibition in person in light of the requests for face-to-face exhibitions such as "people who come to see other exhibitors can see it" and "you can enjoy meeting people who are next to the exhibition location" in the questionnaire after last year, as well as the loss of opportunities for artists to present their works and people's art due to the closure of museums. As usual, we hoped that it would catch the eyes of people who came to shop, and with the expectation of a chance encounter, we held it at Zest Oike.

The theme is "Rinkonekushon". It seems to be a word created by tightly combining Link, Connect, and Linker Nation. Connect and connect. And I imagine that the circle will expand in an infinite chain.

Now, let's take a look at the venue. In each of the three squares, live painting, marches, workshops and art supply store booths were held.
First, the live paint venue. Four students will complete their works within 5 hours of the event, and at the same time as the MC announces the event, they will face a large canvas about 1m wide × 2m high and start drawing! People who passed near the venue also stopped and looked at the powerful scene.

It's something I've been wanting to see for a long time, but next it's the Marche venue! 33 groups of artists exhibit and sell handmade accessories, wallets, bags, vessels, paintings, illustrations, etc. Some people bought it saying "it's cute ♪," while others talked to the artist with great interest, "How do you draw this?" You can also hear the thoughts put into the work and the background to creating the work, so I think many of the people who purchased it felt special.

Finally, there is the workshop and art supply store booth venue. Here, workshops planned by the students themselves are held to "Let's actually experience art!" and art supply stores that handle art supplies that are indispensable for creating works are exhibited and you can experience them.
In the workshop, we create works using a technique called "marbling," in which the pattern of the surface of the water made by dripping colored ink and paint on water is copied onto a piece of wood or paper. When I talked to the students who planned it, they told me that marbling is a technique (called modern technique) that uses patterns and colors that can be accidentally created. He decided to use this technique because he wanted people who are not usually involved in art to enjoy it easily, and as can be said for this event itself, he wanted people to enjoy chance encounters. Two pieces of wood are selected and one is for oneself and the other is for exhibition, so that visitors can enjoy them. It was said that adults take more time to make it than children. It's a ♪ great success as a project.

Now that we've made a round, let's go back to the live paint venue! The work is steadily approaching completion!! It's not finished yet, but please enjoy the photos.

We also spoke with Gashindo, who came up with the idea for this initiative. "If we continue to do business on our own for a long time, we tend to do the same thing, so we asked the students to bring a new wind to it! When I actually try it, I feel the young power of the students, and I am often stimulated by their ideas. I hope that we will continue to do so and gradually expand our base."

"BORDER! 2021" was held only on December 5th, but the website is also very attractive, so please take a look There ♪ are many interview articles with the artists who exhibited this time. In the past, there were also rare side-scrolling specifications. Even if you couldn't make it to the event this time, please try to experience art!

Click here for the website of BORDER!2021! !! ⇒ https://borderfes.art/

【Activities】Bukkyo University Waku Waku Laboratory

On Wednesday, December 1, we observed the video shooting for the online science class of the "Children's Science Class".

"Waku Waku Laboratory" is an organization consisting of students of the Hirata Seminar (science education) of the Faculty of Education at Bukkyo University. This year's team has 13 members. Since fiscal 2016, students have been planning and operating the Children's Science Class themselves with the aim of promoting the spread of science for children as part of the seminar's social contribution activities. Until fiscal 2019, we held science experiment classes mainly for elementary school students at Zest Oike and the Student Festival (@平安神宮), mainly in Kitano Shopping Street. In fiscal 2020, we were unable to hold the event due to the Corona disaster, but this year we are newly based at the Rakuda Children's Center, which is closer to the university.

In July, we were able to hold a children's science class at a children's center, but in August, due to the declaration of a state of emergency, two scheduled classes were canceled. The effects of the corona disaster are still unsettled, so let's try an online science class! So, on this day, we shot a video for that.

When I arrived at the shooting venue, I was greeted by 11 students who had decided to wear white coats.

This year's theme is "Science experiments that can be done at home!!" They will shoot two experimental videos. After considering what to use to shoot, the easiest thing to edit later was a smartphone! So, I started shooting with my smartphone.

First, make crack marbles! Put the marbles in a pot on the gas stove and heat them over medium~high heat for about 10 minutes while rolling the marbles. When you're done heating, take out the marbles and put them in ice water! If you put it in vigorously, the marble itself will break, so the key is to put it in gently. Let this cool for about 10 minutes. The marbles cracked beautifully.
He tried using a toaster oven instead of a gas stove, but he said that the gas stove works better because it is difficult to heat evenly or the heat is not good enough.

Next, make soap bubbles that won't break! It was a dream to touch soap bubbles~ ♪ Maybe it will come true today! It is a challenge with two patterns of soap bubble liquid.

First of all, kitchen detergent, laundry glue, sugar.
Measure each ingredient in a beaker, mix well and let it sit a little.
Let's finally try to fly soap bubbles! …… And a military hand in the hands of a person waiting for a soap bubble! !!
Fibers float on the surface of the hand and act like a cushion, making it difficult for soap bubbles to break. I see, it's one of the important goods.
With a shout of "I'm going!" the soap bubble is blown and received. "Oh!!" jumps up on ♪ the gloves Success!

Next, let's add a lotion containing hyaluronic acid to a commercially available soap bubble liquid.
This one seems to be struggling. It cracks quickly, so add lotion with hyaluronic acid to fine-tune it. The receiving side also cooperates hard while turning the palm of the hand with the military hand upside down and down, but I feel that the purpose is different from this experiment… (laughs)

I struggled a little with the experimental results, but the shooting was successfully completed! After this, the video will be edited and an explanation (audio) of the experiment will be added.

By the way, this time the theme was "You can do it at home!", but taking advantage of the advantages of online, "You can do it because it's a science room!!" It seems that they are planning to shoot dynamic experiments that cannot be done in ordinary children's science classes, and to create experimental videos that can be enjoyed just by watching. I'm ♪ looking forward to that as well.

【Activities】Otani University And House

On Thursday, November 4, we observed the labeling of beer bottles of the "Rediscovering Life in the Nakagawa School District – Beer with Tea Project."

"And House" is an organization centered on students of the Shito Seminar of the Department of Community Design, Faculty of Sociology, Otani University. Since 2015, in the Nakagawa area of Kita-ku, Kyoto City, where depopulation and aging are progressing, we have been conducting activities to learn about community development, including thinking about transportation inconveniences and issues related to living welfare.
I would like many people to know and take an interest in the many beautiful nature, culture, and attractive historical life of the people that I noticed in the process! One of the initiatives we started was "Rediscovering Living in the Nakagawa School District: Beer with Tea Project."
Through the production of the craft beer "Manma Beea!" using "Manma tea" that has been grown in the region for generations and drunk in between mountain work as it was when tea was handed down to Japan, we are working to further deepen our ties with the local community and expand our connections with people who are attracted to Nakagawa.

On this day, all seminar students performed "labeling", which is one of the manufacturing processes of "Manma Bia!".
First, you will receive a brief explanation from the teacher. If you make a mistake, they will buy it with the contents inside!!" One student said, "Then I'd be happy to buy it (laughs)." Yes, there was no beer in it that day. I was hoping to be able to taste it, but it was a shame (laughs).

On October 2 and 3, several students (the number of participants is limited due to the corona disaster) went to pick tea, made tea leaves, and the tea leaves were brewed with Nishijin Beer operated by the affiliated organization NPO HEROES, and it will be completed soon. It is scheduled to go on sale in early December. I'm looking forward to it, ♪ but it seems that you can also buy it from the Nishijin Beer online store!

600 beer bottles and labels were brought into the classroom, and the third-year leaders gave instructions such as dividing into groups. This year is the third installment, so the third year is also the third time the label has been applied. The role of the upper year students is also to teach the first year!
The bottle has vertical lines, and the label is easy to stick if you match the line. The label position should not be too high or too low. Of course, it is useless if air enters on the way. It seems to require a lot of concentration, and everyone's faces are serious. When you finish pasting, show it to each other in the group and check it.
When I talked to the second-year students who were teaching and working with the first-year students, they seemed satisfied, saying, "[The first-year students] absorb it ♪ like a sponge." When the first-year students heard this, they were embarrassed but smiling happily. This is how it is passed down from generation to generation.
Among the third-year students, the veteran group goes around to inspect and check the workmanship as fast as a craftsman. We will give you OK and re-pasting instructions. I can count on it.
We also spoke to the next leaders. While the number of people participating in the event was limited due to the Corona disaster, if he still enjoyed participating actively and enjoyably, he would naturally become a leader. He said, "It's fun to interact with local people and hear things you don't know!" While working on making tea leaves, he talked nostalgically about the history of tea and his childhood (in the past, the entire community worked together).
He seems to be from an area where the forestry industry is thriving, and there are some similarities. Maybe it makes you feel at home and settle down.

As a group, they also hold concerts at local elderly facilities, but they are currently unable to hold them due to the influence of the corona disaster.
Listening to the story, I was reminded that it is really important to continue what we can and not break the connection. There are 3~40 seminar students. We may have different feelings, but it was a label that made us feel the importance of working on one thing together and being involved.

【Activities】Kyoto Tachibana University Joy Eats Association

On Saturday, October 23, we visited the "True Pleasure EETS" held at Umekoji Park. 

"Daigo EETS " is a project that aims to deepen cooperation and relationships among various entities such as citizens, businesses, students, and children in the Daigo region, where the birthrate is declining and the population is aging, and to tour the Daigo area through events and re-feel the charm of the region.
Since fiscal 2019, we have been holding stage events at multiple venues in the Daigo area of Fushimi Ward, mainly for students from nearby elementary, junior high, and high schools, as well as university clubs and circles, to showcase the results of their daily activities, such as brass bands, light music, Japanese taiko drums, a cappella, dance, and batons.

In fiscal 2019, it was held at Paseo Daigoro, Tatsumi Bathhouse, and MOMO Terrace, and in fiscal 2020, it was held at Kyoto City Daigo Kaikan Hall, but this year, due to the ongoing Corona disaster, we are considering holding it outdoors. We tried to hold the event in the Daigo area, but we were forced to give up due to the scale, setup, and budget of the event, and even after it was finally decided to hold it in Umekoji Park, we were forced to postpone it due to the declaration of a state of emergency.

And so on the day we arrived. Although we were blessed with good weather and some groups could not participate at the last minute, we were able to complete the entire program safely.
Last year, we were able to hold the opening parade, which was canceled due to the influence of the Corona disaster, and the audience was fascinated by the energetic smiles of the high school students and the sharp marching band.
At the announcement stage, songs that can be enjoyed by a wide range of generations such as GReeeeN's "Kiseki", "Sing Sing Sing", and "Lupin III's Theme" were performed, and some groups introduced songs while performing famous scenes from the movie "Titanic"! !! The venue was very exciting.

It seems that many groups were unable to practice as much as they wanted or had fewer opportunities to present due to the coronavirus pandemic, but in the interview after the performance, we heard voices of joy about the event, such as "I practiced efficiently by cooperating and concentrating in a limited time," "I'm happy to be able to perform in front of many people for the first time in a long time," and "I feel a sense of openness."
The fact that the entire event, reception, and stage proceedings were conducted mainly by students was also reassuring and smiling.
At the finale, it seems that a joint performance was held by volunteers from all participating organizations, and I think both the participants and the audience felt a sense of unity!

This year's event was held outside the Daigo area, but visitors were able to learn about the real pleasure of eets at this event! !! When it is held in the Daigo area in the future, please ♪ come and visit it.