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Summer Event at Container Culture Museum

The Container Culture Museum, operated by Toyo Seikan Group and located in Shinagawa, Tokyo, is set to host a summer event specifically for elementary school students on August 7th and 8th, 2025. This exciting two-day event offers a range of activities designed to engage young minds with the world of containers.

Event Highlights

During the event, participants can enjoy a quiz rally while exploring the museum, hands-on crafting experiences using containers, games, and fun cap art. Children can harness their creativity with available materials, encouraging them to see everyday containers in a new light. In addition to these fun activities, the museum will host a special SDGs workshop titled “Unraveling the Mysteries of Container Circulation” aimed at upper elementary students. This workshop will focus on sustainable consumption, highlighting the importance of sustainability in our everyday lives.

Event Details:

• - Event Name: Container Culture Museum Summer Event
• - Dates: August 7 (Thursday) and August 8 (Friday), 2025
• - Timing: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM)
• - Location: 1F Container Culture Museum, 2-18-1 Higashi Gotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Ohsaki Forest Building
• - Cost: Free
• - Activities: Museum quiz rally, container crafting, games, and cap art, along with pre-registration SDGs workshop.

Check out the event flyer for more details: Event Flyer

SDGs Workshop “Unraveling the Mysteries of Container Circulation”

In the workshop, children will learn about various sustainable practices related to the containers they use daily. The program covers the lifecycle of containers from raw materials to recycling and emphasizes the value of resources. It aligns perfectly with their school assignments and is structured in an engaging way.

Workshop Schedule:

• - Session 1: August 7 at 10:00 AM
• - Session 2: August 7 at 2:00 PM
• - Session 3: August 8 at 10:00 AM
• - Session 4: August 8 at 2:00 PM

Each session will last approximately 90 minutes and is limited to 12 students from grades 4 to 6. Pre-registration is required via the museum's website: Register Here

Message from Yayoi Takanagi, Museum Coordinator

As we approach our 11th annual summer event, we are excited to continue our tradition of welcoming families and local residents to experience the joy of learning. This year, in addition to the activities, we are planning fun photo spots, ensuring that all visitors, young and old, have a memorable experience. Join us in creating joyful summer memories at the Container Culture Museum!

About Container Culture Museum

The Container Culture Museum is dedicated to unveiling the fascinating secrets hidden within packaging. The facility aims to promote understanding and appreciation of containers by showcasing cultural information related to packaging. From the history of civilization tied to containers to the latest innovations, our exhibits cover a wide range of topics.

Learn more at: Container Culture Museum

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About Toyo Seikan Group

Established in 1917, Toyo Seikan Group is a comprehensive packaging manufacturer providing a variety of containers made from materials such as metal, plastic, paper, and glass. Aside from the packaging business, the group consists of engineering, filling, logistics, steel-plate, and functional materials divisions.

With a long-term vision entitled 'Future of Packaging for 2050,' established in 2021, we aim to maximize stakeholder value while being mindful of societal and environmental issues. Our mission is to create a future for everyone that is safe, secure, and prosperous.

The group has 44 companies in Japan and 50 overseas, employing approximately 19,000 people. The consolidated sales for the fiscal year ending March 2025 is expected to be ¥922.5 billion.

Find out more about our endeavors at: Toyo Seikan Group