We will introduce the initiatives of the Reiwa 5th year school town collaboration project.

The “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” is a “learning town collaboration project” in which universities and students and the local community collaborate to recruit and support projects and projects that work on urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto.
We would like to inform you of the efforts of this year’s selected organizations!

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

On Sunday, September 10th, we visited the Kyoto Student Theater Festival 2023!

Held in the same Yosho district of Sakyo Ward as last year, a special outdoor stage resembling a “chrysalis,” a symbol of the Kyoto Student Theater Festival, caught the attention of passers-by.

The Kyoto Student Theater Festival will be held for a long time from 9/9 (Sat) ~ 16 (Sat) (with one day off in between), and it is a large-scale event with 9 participating groups. Last year, a wide range of people came to see the play, but this year, which was the second year the event was held here, the audience seats were so full that it was impossible to sit due to the establishment of the venue and the level of publicity of the event.

The planning and management of such large-scale events is carried out entirely by students.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　This time, a member of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department wrote an article about the appeal of a student-led theater festival to the chairman of the Kyoto Student Theater Festival Executive Committee.

Please take a look at the interview article!!

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

 

【Activities】Otani University Otani University And House

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

The main activity area is the Nakagawa School District, which is located in the northern part of Kita-ku, Kyoto City.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　The Nakagawa School District is a production area of Kitayama cedar, but in recent years, it has become difficult to pass on the traditional forestry industry due to the aging of the population, and it is losing its vitality, so students are involved in the revitalization of the area. As one of our initiatives, we manufacture and sell craft beer “Kyoto Nakagawa Manma Bea!”

The “manmacha” used in beer is a tea that has been cultivated in the Nakagawa School District, but it is said to be close to the old type of tea, and it is a slightly bitter and flavorful tea.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Manma tea is produced together with residents, and the subsequent beer production and sales are sold online and in stores with the cooperation of welfare offices.
This time, we visited Otani University to observe the process of attaching labels to bottles of “Manma Bea”.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Leading up to this process, there is a work process of picking and sorting, steaming, and roasting manmacha, and then you are asked to brew it. According to Mr./Ms. Dehara of Otani University And House, the taste changes depending on how the tea is brewed, so it is difficult to make the result consistent every year.

About 200 jars with labels (it was a long label!) It is a difficult task that requires patience, but when I saw that everyone worked together to make bottles with labels one after another, I felt the goodness of teamwork.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　I think the joy of having something we have created become a product and sold in stores is great.

Through the purchase of beer, the price of the tea leaves will be returned to the community welfare activities in the Nakagawa area. Otani University And House also conducts monthly activities to interact with residents, such as quizzes and brain training.

I’m looking forward to the sale of “Manma Bea” again this year! The taste is that the taste of tea spreads softly at the beginning, and the bitterness of beer is less. It seems to be easy for women to drink.

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

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

　　　　　　　　　　　

Kyoto Seika University “City, People and Music” Seminar

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

Speaking of Ichijoji Temple,

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

There is a temperature difference between long-time residents and newly moved residents.

This issue emerged from a questionnaire targeting shopkeepers at Ichijoji Temple.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　We want to solve such problems and revitalize regional exchanges! In addition to this, we decided to hold the workshop because we wanted to promote exchange with the local community by having people come into contact with music, taking advantage of the strengths of the “City, People and Music” seminar, where there are many students majoring in musical expression.

On the day of the event, it was a refreshing autumn sun, and the venue was Ichijoji Park, which was crowded with people from Mr./Ms. from the morning. There were a lot of food stalls, fair-day corners, stage events, workshop events, etc., and many families with small children came Mr./Ms.. According to the organizers, the number of visitors was about 3,000.

In the workshop “Fun to make and play with sound” in the seminar “City, People and Music,” the participants were asked to make four types of musical instruments (a kalimba made from hairpins, a flute made from straws, a bracelet made with beads in a tube, and a drum made from paper tubes and balloons) and enjoyed playing with sound with the instruments, which was a great success with parents and children who enjoyed playing musical instruments.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　In order to prevent children from getting injured or accidentally ingested by the instrument, and to make it easier to make, the material, shape, size, etc. were repeated many times. Thanks to such efforts, when I was interviewing the representative Mr./Ms. Ogawa on the day of the workshop, children visited the workshop one after another, and it was so successful that the interview was interrupted each time.

In addition to holding workshops, the seminar on “City, People, and Music” also participates in garbage picking activities at Ichijoji Temple. Therefore, he said that he is deepening exchanges with local people.

Please continue to do your best to revitalize Ichijoji Temple!!

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

【Activities】Kyoto City University of Arts, Kyoto Seika University BORDER! Executive Committee

On Saturday, November 25th, I went to the art festival “BORDER!2023“!

This year’s venue is Rissei Garden Hulic Kyoto (formerly Kyoto Municipal Takakura Elementary School).　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　It was held near the Takase River in Shijo.

「BORDER!The Executive Committee, whose members are mainly art university students in the Kansai region, plans, operates, and implements art festivals with the main objectives of creating opportunities for citizens to come into contact with art and fostering young artists.

This year’s live paint was double the number of installations last year, making it a sight to behold. In addition, for the first time in a long time, a kitchen car was arranged, a space for eating and drinking was prepared, and the marche, which was mainly Mr./Ms. students, was crowded with many people.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　The artist of the live painting was commissioned by a student of an art university in Kyoto Prefecture, Mr./Ms.! It was truly a sight to behold as he completed the painting on a canvas that was taller than his own height in four hours.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　On the morning of the day, the weather was not favorable, and it rained on and off repeatedly, and it seems that the cancellation of the live event was considered, but it was decided somehow, and all the painters Mr./Ms. wore raincoats and did their best to draw. It was impressive that a bottle was placed in front of the painting so that you could throw money to the picture that you felt was wonderful.

In the participatory art, acrylic sheets that were scheduled to be discarded during the Corona disaster were collected and reused as canvases. Children were happily drawing pictures on the large acrylic board, and many families with children could be seen. Around the acrylic plate, cardboard art works of unique animals are displayed, and BORDER!It seems that it was created at an event held at the Kitaoji Aeon Mall led by the team.

Many of the website designs and posters for venue information are also tasteful, and I felt that they were truly a creator group.

We look forward to more events in the future where you can get close to art!

For more information on BORDER!’s activities, please visit the following website.

https://borderfes.art/

 

 

【Activities】Ryukoku University, Hanazono University, Kyoto Women’s University, etc.

On Saturday, December 9th, in the Kamishichiken and Daikokucho areas of Kamigyo-ku, the “Miyako Light” light-up event was held for Kyomachiya, which aims to preserve traditional techniques and culture for the future, and we visited it! This is the second interview following last year’s interview.

This year marks the 19th year of the Miyako Light program, and the executive committee consists of 15 university students from Kyoto and Osaka. While many organizations are struggling to recruit members, when I asked the representative, Mr./Ms. Otaka, how they recruit members, he replied that they analyze the characteristics of each SNS and use it appropriately for recruitment. I didn’t know that it was analyzed so closely, and I was able to learn more about the approach to the event through the interviews.

At the actual event, due to the easing of Corona regulations, there were events that everyone could enjoy, regardless of age or gender, such as the sale of event-limited “Miyako Light Original Cake” in collaboration with local shops, an exhibition of milk carton lanterns created with local children, and a photo rally event, and it was impressive that there were more families than last year. In addition, the members of Miyako Light thought about the sounds reminiscent of machiya, recorded the voices of children in the area and the sounds of looms, etc., and incorporated them into the music. At the event venue, music with a relaxation effect was played to match the illumination.

In addition, from this year, the executive committee members of the event wore matching jumpers so that they could be easily recognized. I was able to feel the consideration given to making it easier for local residents and participants to talk to me, and the unity of the team.

Every year, with the cooperation of the shops and local residents, I am impressed that such a large-scale event is held by students alone. It was a relaxing event where you could feel the warmth as well as the wonderful lighting. You can also take photos that look good on SNS Mr./Ms.!

This year’s event has come to an end, but please take a look at the activities of “Miyako Light” on the following site!

・ http://miyako-light.anewal.net/

・ https://www.instagram.com/miyako.light/

https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fmiyako_light

 

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

The “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” is a “learning town collaboration project” in which universities and students and the local community collaborate to recruit and support projects and projects that work on urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto.
We would like to inform you of the efforts of this year’s selected organizations!

【Activities】Ritsumeikan University Camo Cinema 17 Executive Committee

On Sunday, August 21st, I 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 on Instagram, Twitter, and blogs, and distributing leaflets on the street and at events. The original date of the event, Saturday 20th, was postponed to the next day due to rain, and on Sunday 21st, there was a time when it rained heavily during the day, but the event 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, the symbol of Kyoto, and currently has 35 members. In Kyoto, a city of students, as an effort to raise awareness of beautification among young people of the same generation, cleanup activities and outdoor movie screenings are held every summer. Since then, this year marks the 17th year of the event as an event that connects people to people, people to movies, and people to the Kamo River.

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, the first “used book exchange event” was held. This is a project in which participants bring books and exchange them for new used books. By reducing the number of books that are 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, illustrated 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 anime 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 us of the importance of “culture” through film, and that we decided to screen such a work at this Camo Cinema because it reminded us of the importance of “culture” while the opportunities to come into contact with and interact with culture and art are disappearing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Even when the sun went down, the temperature did not drop much and it was hot, but as the screening time approached, more and more people came to watch the film, and many people who were strolling along the Kamo River stopped to look at the screen.

In the future, he said that he is thinking of events that can be done on a daily basis, not just once a year.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　We look forward to your future activities!

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

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

This year, the festival will be held from September 9th (Friday) ~ 19th (Monday), and it is 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 on the day of the interview, Mr./Ms.’s audience was in the audience.

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 stage. The special outdoor stage, which is also a symbol, was larger and more sturdy than I had imagined when I saw it on the website, and the sides were covered with wooden pillars painted in white and blue. There is something warm about the large and sturdy structure, and it is convincing that it was made with the image of a cocoon.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　I was also able to see the inside of the special outdoor stage that was being prepared, and it was very spacious, and the distance between the stage and the audience seats was just right. Even during the interview, I was very impressed by the way each person in charge was silently preparing for the start of the performance.

According to executive committee member Mr./Ms. Okada, the venue was moved from indoors to the outdoor “Yosho Children’s Park” from last year due to the influence of the coronavirus.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　He talked about how he held regular meetings with local residents, gradually increasing the number of opportunities for interaction and providing a place for students who had lost the opportunity to see theater due Mr./Ms. Corona. Of course, there were difficulties such as weather problems unique to the outdoors and insect repellent measures, but it was clear that the local people were watching over them, and that theater-related professionals and student Mr./Ms. worked together to create a wonderful stage.

In the park, there was a shooting corner where goods were sold and sweets were given as prizes, and there was also an exhibition corner of “Mainichi Flyers” created every day to liven up the theater festival. From the leaflets displayed by Taku-san, Mr./Ms. put stickers on the leaflets they liked, and other ways to enjoy the waiting time until the play started.

While I was enjoying the park, it was time for the show to start, and thanks to the kindness of the executive committee members, I was 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 emotional expressiveness, and at times it made me think, and it was a quick 45 minutes. There was a train running very close to the park, and it was also attractive that they skillfully incorporated it into the play.

On the final day, two awards, the Audience Award and the Jury Award, will be announced, and the group with the highest audience score will be eligible to participate in the National Student Theater Festival to be held next year. I would also like to hope that future stage actors will be born from here.

Although it was a short interview, I was able to hear about the passion of the executive committee members, the charm 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 the “Art Festival BORDER!2022” at Umekoji Park!

「BORDER!The Executive Committee, whose members are mainly art university students in the Kansai region, plans, operates, and implements art festivals with the main objectives of creating opportunities for citizens to come into contact with art and fostering young artists.

This year’s theme is “Ichimiri Yorimichi” Aiming to be an event where you can enjoy the world of art with just a “one-millimeter detour”, in addition to the usual marche, live events, and workshops, we will deliver an even wider range of art with 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 Mr./Ms. the park. According to Mr./Ms. Okazaki, a member of the executive committee, last year’s event was held at Zest Oike, so it was mainly train users, but this year it was the first outdoor event, and the crowds changed considerably, and he was happy that a wide range of people, regardless of age or gender, could see it.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　In fact, citizens and tourists who happened to be passing by stopped by and eagerly watched the live painting and marche, and I think it was an opportunity to get people of all ages interested.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　On the other hand, there were about 30 exhibiting artists at the Marche, which was the main project, but the number of exhibitors was almost the same as last year’s despite the large site, so they wanted to make it an issue for the future.

At this event, efforts were also implemented to be conscious of the SDGs in terms of reducing food loss.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Workshops were held in advance to make paints and create works of art 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 be sure to check it out as well!　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Even if you couldn’t make it to the event this time, please try the art!

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

 

【Activities】Doshisha Women’s University, Ryukoku University, Doshisha University, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto University, etc.

On Saturday, December 10th, we visited “Miyako Light ’22“!

Miyako Light is a light-up event for Kyomachiya that has been held since 2005 in the Shimogyo-ku neighborhood of Kyoto City (this year, Kamishichiken and Jofukuji-dori Daikokucho).　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　This year’s concept is “the 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, the idea is to restore vitality to the city and restore human connections.

At the venue, the “light of life” was expressed, with lights lit from the inside of the townhouse. Unlike the glittering lights that are associated with the word “light up,” the soft light that leaked from the lattice further enhanced the taste of the 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./Ms. Mitsuhashi, a member of the executive committee, about how they have continued their activities in the midst of changing environments.

“We have always valued our connections with the local community in holding events, and thanks to your support and cooperation, we have been able to continue for many years. If we don’t live in harmony with the community, it will be difficult to hold the event itself, so I am full of gratitude.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　On the other hand, we have not been able to adequately convey the appeal of the “lights of life” that we want to convey, and we have received comments that they are “inconspicuous” and “difficult to understand.”　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　We will keep an eye on the situation with the new coronavirus infection, but in the future, we would like to hold events and other events to promote it a little more.”

Mr./Ms. Mitsuhashi mentioned issues such as strengthening PR capabilities, but on the day of the event, we were able to see many heartwarming scenes, such as the alumni and alumni of the Tokyo Light Executive Committee and the local community rejoicing at the reunion after a long absence, and the participants visiting stores that have extended their business hours to coincide with the event. I think this is also a form of “coexistence with the community” that was realized because Mr./Ms. has continued to value connections with local people for 18 years.

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