We exhibited at Kids' Kasumigaseki Tour Day, an event hosted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), where we ran the workshop "Let's Make Miracle Tile Art!" The event aims to give children opportunities to experience science and culture. When I learned that my lab had an exciting art project, I decided to take part, hoping to give the kids a great time!
On the day of the event, I handed out numbered tickets, guided visitors, and explained how the activity worked. Once the workshop got underway and I watched the children happily placing their tiles, I felt truly glad that I had taken part.
During the preparation stage, we wrestled with how to make it fun for the children, reviewing the materials and workflow over and over. And even though we already had the data, creating the panels and getting everything ready was quite a lot of work, and we often found ourselves working late into the night (laughs).
Through this activity, I realized that art is more than just a means of expression: it can be a light that sparks children's excitement and brightens their future. I hope to keep sharing the appeal of art in many different settings!
◆ Event Overview
- Date & Time: Wednesday, August 7 ~ Thursday, August 8, 2024, 10:00 ~ 16:00
- Venue: MEXT, East Building, 5th Floor
- Admission: Free
- Organizer: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
◆ Related Links
https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/ikusei/kengaku/
https://hfy-lab.eng.ibaraki.ac.jp/kodomo/
