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Exploring a Unique Learning Experience with Pendemy

During the Golden Week of 2026, Pendemy, a company specializing in STEAM education based in Fuchu, Tokyo, hosted an innovative event titled "Can Minecraft Become Reality? Create Your Unique Block with Element Experiments!" at the Mitten Fuchu.

The event, held from May 2nd to 6th, saw over 300 families participate, immersing themselves in a hands-on learning experience that combined the popular game Minecraft with essential scientific principles related to the elements. From the moment attendees stepped into the enormous space filled with over 100 original blocks designed by children, they were greeted with an unparalleled opportunity to not only play but to learn strategically through a unique educational program developed by Pendemy.

Transitioning Game Crafting into Scientific Discovery

Pendemy’s workshop is designed to go beyond typical crafting activities. It is structured in a manner that elevates children's existing interests into a genuine quest for knowledge through three distinct phases:

1. Concept Translation

In this beginning phase, children learned to connect game phenomena to chemical reactions. Questions like "Why does breaking an ice block in Minecraft turn into water?" led to further inquiries such as "What happens when you break that water down further?" By relating the game’s rules with real-world element symbols such as hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O), participants' intellectual curiosity about science was kindled. To their surprise, they absorbed even specialized knowledge related to elements through the lens of gaming.

2. Concrete Experimentation

Participants could create their own blocks by first identifying the necessary elements to match their desired materials. By adhering colored paper to cardboard cubes, they designed personalized blocks. This hands-on experience allowed children to intuitively grasp how materials are composed of smaller components. Instead of simply providing answers, the instructors acted as mentors, guiding children's trial-and-error processes through dialogue and thus fostering a lifelong ability to pose questions.

3. Collaborative World-Building

Once completed, these blocks were placed in a specially designed area within the venue. The sight of their unique creations becoming part of a larger world infused participants with a sense of accomplishment and confidence. This was not just about creating blocks with elements—they were contributing to a monumental space showcasing their creativity.

Proposing STEAM Events for Engaging Families

Pendemy has over 80 successful events to its name and aims to cater to the needs of businesses and community organizations by offering mobile STEAM education events across the nation.

• - High Attendance Rates: By transforming popular IPs and current trends into learning experiences, Pendemy attracts family audiences effectively.
• - Quality Education: With expertise from former IT engineers and design professionals from IBM, Pendemy ensures the educational programs are not merely entertaining but also satisfy parents' high expectations.
• - One-Stop Support: From concept development to on-site instructor provision, equipment setup, and safety management, Pendemy provides complete support to ensure even first-timers can feel at ease about hosting their events.

These educational gatherings are ideal for commercial venues, corporate CSR activities, and special classes within schools or after-school programs. Pendemy welcomes consultations based on creative ideas.

For Inquiries About Event Production

Contact Pendemy via their inquiry form: Pendemy Inquiry Form

About Pendemy

Company Overview

• - Name: Pendemy Inc.
• - Location: 3-4-10, Kotobuki-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo Max Olé Fuchu 3rd Floor
• - Director: Hayato Kimura, CEO
• - Business: STEAM education initiatives, educational event planning and management, educational DX support, social media management
• - Corporate Website: Pendemy Corporate Site