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Creative Opportunities for Children in the Tama Region

In a groundbreaking initiative, Tokyo is bringing digital creativity closer to children in the Tama region through the newly launched "Kurirabo Base on the Road". This project, designed for elementary and middle school students, aims to nurture creativity through engaging digital experiences. The first of these events will take place alongside the "TIB KIDS DAY in Tama" on August 23rd, 2023, in Hachioji City.

What is Kurirabo?

"Kurirabo" is short for Tokyo's Children Creative Lab, a project dedicated to providing children with the opportunity to explore various forms of digital creativity. Through workshops in game development, 3D modeling, robotics, and electronic craftsmanship, kids can immerse themselves in the fun of creating with technology.

The new traveling venue, Kurirabo Base on the Road, is set to make it even easier for children in the local area to participate. Participants can join without reservations and all experiences provided at this pop-up lab are free of charge.

Exciting Features of the Event

This inaugural event promises to deliver everything that the original Kurirabo Base has to offer, including:

• - No Reservations Needed: Kids can simply arrive on the day of the event to participate.
• - Free Experiences: All activities are provided at no cost to encourage participation.
• - Short, Engaging Programs: Designed for quick engagement, allowing children to experience the processes of creating digital projects within a limited timeframe.
• - Mentor Support: Experienced mentors will be available to assist participants, ensuring that even those who are new to digital creation can get involved without any worries.

Planned Activities

Anticipated programs include:

• - Game Development
• - Video Production
• - Music Production
• - 3D Model Creation and Printing
• - Illustration Creation

These activities highlight the hands-on opportunities available to encourage children to dive into creative processes using digital tools.


Note: Picture shown is from previous Kurirabo Base events; final activities may vary on the day of the event.

Event Details

Date: August 23rd, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Target Audience: Elementary and junior high school students
Location: Tokyo Tama Future Exhibition Room C and D, 3-19-2 Myojincho, Hachioji, Tokyo
Access: 5-minute walk from JR Hachioji Station and 2-minute walk from Keio Hachioji Station's Central Exit.

Participation Fee: Free
Reservation: No prior reservation is necessary; registration will be available on site. Please note that depending on attendance, tickets may be distributed to manage participation effectively.

About TIB KIDS DAY

The event coincides with the "TIB KIDS DAY in Tama", an initiative by Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) aimed at helping children experience the wonders of technology through engaging activities. This event represents a significant expansion of TIB's commitment to fostering innovation among the next generation.

The Kurirabo Base on the Road aligns with the goals of the "2050 Tokyo Strategy", particularly Strategy 11 on Digital Development, which focuses on enhancing the quality of life for residents through the advancement of smart city initiatives.

For Inquiries: Please contact the Tokyo Metropolitan Digital Service Bureau at 03-5320-7622 or email at S1100301(at)section.metro.tokyo.jp (replace (at) with @).