2016.10.31
The Kenji Watanabe Laboratory and the Yoshinori Iimori Laboratory at the Keio University Keio Research Institute at SFC (Location: Fujisawa, Kanagawa; Director: Yoshinori Iimori; hereafter Keio Research Institute at SFC) are conducting a commissioned research project, "Formation and Effectiveness Verification of a Multi-generational Co-creative Community to Address Mibyo," funded by the Research Institute of Science and Technology for Society (RISTEX) of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). In this project, we are working to create a community development platform in Yugawara, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture, where multiple generations collaborate in various ways and residents engage in "Mibyo prevention" throughout their lives. As part of this initiative, we will hold a community event for Yugawara residents called "Time Machine Park" on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Additionally, on Sunday, November 13, we will hold an open house for the "Yugawarakko to Tsukuru Tasedai no Ibasho" (A Multi-generational Space Created with the Children of Yugawara), which will serve as the base for this project. The space was completed after a year of planning and renovation work with the residents of Yugawara.
About the Events
■ Yugawara Multi-generational Community Event: Time Machine Park
Organizers: Keio University Keio Research Institute at SFC, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Yugawara Town
Cooperation: Yugawara Town Senior Citizens' Club Federation, Yugawara Art Association, NPO Fringe Theater Project, Gekidan Eisei
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016
Venue: Yugawara Town Gymnasium, 2-21-1 Chuo, Yugawara, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture
Overview: Part I will feature "Yugawara no Mukashi e GO!" (Let's GO to Old Yugawara!), a combination of old stories from Yugawara and a bingo game. Yugawara Town, Keio University, and Hamamatsu University School of Medicine are working on creating a Yugawara version of a "furusato-e-byobu" (hometown picture screen). Since this spring, university students have taken the lead, collecting memorable sensory episodes from around the Showa 30s (c. 1955–1964) with the cooperation of the senior citizens' club, and the Yugawara Art Association has created the illustrations. During the game, children will deepen their interactions with the elderly by listening to selected episodes. Part II will feature a play starring multi-generational residents of Yugawara. The appeal of this play is that multiple generations can learn together and express themselves by utilizing their individual physical abilities and special skills. They will perform a play created over four workshops under the guidance of professional actors.
Schedule:
・2:00 PM–3:00 PM Part I: Bingo Game Tournament "Yugawara no Mukashi e GO!"
・3:00 PM–4:00 PM Part II: Yugawara Multi-generational Community Theater "Time Machine Theater"
■ Open House for "Yugawarakko to Tsukuru Tasedai no Ibasho" (A Multi-generational Space Created with the Children of Yugawara)
Organizers: Keio University Keio Research Institute at SFC, Yugawara Town
Cooperation: NPO Yugawara Genki-tai
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2016
Venue: Yugawarakko to Tsukuru Tasedai no Ibasho, 3-2-11 Chuo, Yugawara, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture
Overview: After one year of planning and the completion of after-school renovations that began in May, the "Yugawarakko to Tsukuru Tasedai no Ibasho" will finally open. The opening ceremony will feature a ribbon-cutting by the mayor and other officials, as well as the planting of a mandarin orange tree. The open house will also exhibit and introduce the children's activities from the past year and future plans, along with other Yugawara-style events such as a footbath. From here, we will bring to life the vision drawn by the children: creating a safe and comfortable space for everyone, from children to the elderly.
We are updating the "Yugawarakko to Tsukuru Tasedai no Ibasho" Facebook page.
Schedule:
・11:00 AM–3:00 PM Open House: Various events will be held
・12:00 PM–1:00 PM Opening Ceremony: Commemorative planting of a mandarin orange tree
Source: Research Support, Academic Affairs, Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) Office