A unique two-day workshop combining traditional lantern painting with video creation is now accepting participants in Akita City. The program, designed for elementary school students in grades 4 to 6, connects to Akita's traditional Kanto Festival culture while teaching modern media skills.
Program Details
Dates
- Day 1: Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Day 2: Sunday, March 1, 2026, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Venues
- Day 1: Former Matsukura Family Residence
- Day 2: Atre Delta 4th Floor
Eligibility: 4th to 6th grade elementary students in Akita City who can attend both days
Capacity: Approximately 10 participants
Participation Fee: ¥3,000
Items to Bring: Lunch for Day 1, drinks, clothing that can get dirty
Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Applications accepted through the website form
Workshop Activities
DAY 1: Experience and Record
Participants will paint their own mini lanterns, feeling the texture of the paper and how the paint spreads while creating their unique expression. Students will use smartphones to capture the creation process, conversations, and observations, gathering footage with an awareness of "recording the experience itself."
Completed mini lanterns can be taken home.
DAY 2: Reflect and Share
On the second day, participants review the footage from Day 1 to reflect on their experience. They consider "what left an impression" and "who they want to share this with" to create a short video. The workshop concludes with a screening to share the experience.
Guardians are welcome to attend the screening! Details will be shared after participation is confirmed.
Organizer and Contact
Organizer: Akita City Future Creation and Human Resource Development Promotion Project Executive Committee (Secretariat: Akita City Population Decline and Migration/Settlement Measures Division)
Planning and Operation: Outcrop Inc. (Email: info@outcrop.jp)
