Experience Intergenerational Joy at MOTTOBA! Winter FES in Yokohama

Exciting Intergenerational Festival Coming to Yokohama

On December 6, 2025, the highly anticipated intergenerational community event, MOTTOBA! Winter FES, will take place at Motoba!, a community space located at Futamata River Library in Yokohama, Japan. Organized by AgeWell Japan, which primarily aims to facilitate community bonding across generations, this festival promises to be a colorful winter celebration that unites people from all age groups. Together with Sotetsu Building Management, the event is a part of the local community project ‘Machinakama’, aimed at fostering deeper connections within the community.

Building Connections Across Generations

Motoba! is more than just a community space; it acts as a vibrant hub where people aged from their teens to their 90s gather to connect and share experiences. It is a melting pot of generational interaction where classes such as smartphone workshops, English conversation meetups, lunch gatherings, and various creative clubs encourage natural connections amongst participants of all ages.

The MOTTOBA! Winter FES will extend the welcoming atmosphere of Motoba! into the wider community, featuring diverse programs meant for seniors, students, and families to enjoy together. Planned activities include:

- Hands-on crafting sessions led by senior instructors,
- Family-friendly activities,
- Unique music performances by local high school students alongside an 85-year-old ‘grandma drummer.’

Participants can look forward to crafting holiday decorations using eraser stamps, creating Christmas boards, and making dessert-style soaps. Additionally, they will be able to enjoy a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, including hot wine. The event aims to create heartwarming memories, bringing smiles and connections to everyone involved.

Age-Well Community Co-Creation

As Japan navigates the challenges of an aging society, the importance of intergenerational relationships and shared learning has become paramount. AgeWell Japan's vision encapsulates the idea of growing older positively through exploration and connections. The upcoming Winter FES aligns with this mission, as it highlights the collaborative efforts of local residents who become active participants in the creation and nurturing of a community that embodies the essence of ‘Age-Well.’

Engagement between knowledgeable seniors and younger generations—especially the Z Generation—creates spaces where new opportunities for collaboration arise, ultimately generating fresh, meaningful contributions to community life. This festival is more than just a celebration; it's about cultivating a lifestyle that prioritizes age positivity and inclusivity in communal activities.

Event Details

- Date: December 6, 2025
- Venue: Motoba! Futamata River Library / East-West Freestyle Passage
- Address: 2-50-14 Futamata, Asahi Ward, Yokohama
- Access: Directly connected to Futamata Station on the Sotetsu Line
- Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Participation Fee: Free (some workshops may have fees)

Please note there is a limit on available slots.

This event is proudly sponsored and organized by AgeWell Japan. Please check the festival's updates as the event name, date, and program details may change.

About Motoba!

Operational since April 2023, Motoba! is a community space managed by AgeWell Japan that fosters intergenerational exchanges. Situated conveniently at Yokohama's Futamata Station, it serves as a gathering point for all age groups. The primary objective is to facilitate communication across generations while promoting a positive approach to aging through discovery and challenge. The space includes segmented zones for various activities—collaboration areas, workspaces, and quiet zones—catering to different needs such as remote work, study groups, workshops, and personal lessons.

About Machinakama

Machinakama is a community project initiated by Joyous Terrace that emphasizes connecting people with their surroundings to cultivate a love for their community. By knowing and understanding the people living and working in the area, it fosters appreciation and joy, ultimately transforming the town into a familiar place of belonging.

About AgeWell Japan

With a vision to become a 'companion for well-being in aging,' AgeWell Japan runs various initiatives including the senior-friendly service Motto Mate, community space Motoba!, and the Age-Well Design Lab which promotes designing a fulfilling aging experience. The company also engages in partnerships and training for organizations and cities, based on knowledge amassed from senior community members. Recognized in various publications for its innovative future-facing strategies, AgeWell Japan remains committed to redefining aging within the community context.