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Overview of Aiful Home's Playable House

Located in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, Aiful Home's Playable House opened its doors on July 14, 2024, as a community-focused facility. Operated by LIXIL Housing Research Institute's Aiful Home Company, this space has rapidly become a hub for numerous community and social contribution activities such as children's cafeterias and dementia cafes, welcoming a variety of visitors.

As part of its ongoing commitment to community engagement, Aiful Home's Playable House is hosting several events in August 2026 that promise to foster creativity, learning, and connection among families and children. Below is an overview of the main events scheduled for this month.

August 2026 Events

1. Summer Memories Workshop Experience (No reservation needed)

• - Organizer: Non-Schooling Parent Support Circle
• - Date: August 3 (Monday), 12:00-14:00
• - Target Age: Children who do not attend school and their parents
• - Participation Fee: 200 yen for candy strap making, 300 yen for aroma box making
• - Instagram: Summer Memories Workshop Experience

2. Everyone's Snack Shop (No reservation needed)

• - Organizer: Parenting Support Salon
• - Dates: August 4 (Tuesday), August 11 (Tuesday), and August 25 (Tuesday) from 11:00-16:00
• - Additional Notes: Workshops are being prepared, and volunteers are welcome!
• - Instagram: Everyone's Snack Shop

3. Parent-Child Event: Musical Play for Ages 3 and Up (Reservation required, first-come-first-serve)

• - Organizer: @littlemusicalgarden
• - Date: August 23 (Sunday), 10:30-11:30
• - Target: Parents and children aged 3 years to 1st graders
• - Participation Fee: 1,000 yen per group (up to 2 parents and 1 child of the target age; additional children aged 3 and up are 500 yen each)
• - Capacity: 12 groups
• - Instagram: Musical Play for Ages 3 and Up

4. Summer Vacation Art Workshop: The Sea is My Friend (No reservation needed)

• - Organizer: @tenkomori_art
• - Date: August 28 (Friday) ① 10:30-12:00, ② 13:30-15:00
• - Target Age: Everyone
• - Participation Fee: 800 yen
• - Items to Bring: None
• - Instagram: Art Workshop: The Sea is My Friend

These events aim to provide enriching experiences that foster community spirit and creativity, and there are many other captivating activities planned for August as well. Note that event details may change, so please check the official Instagram of Aiful Home’s Playable House to confirm the latest information.

Renting Aiful Home's Playable House

The Playable House is also available for rent for community gatherings, events, and workshops. If you're interested in using the space, please reach out using the information listed below.

• - Instagram: Rental Inquiry

Aiful Home's Vision for the Future

As Aiful Home celebrates its 40th anniversary in May 2024, the company is focused on creating homes conducive to family life that adapt to changing lifestyles as children grow. The Playable House embodies the company's vision for a future where neighborhoods become large families through the establishment of community connections. This facility operates not just as a model home but as an experiential community space. Currently, it collaborates with local businesses and has a manager, hosting various social contribution activities, community-led events, and offering rental space for various purposes.

For more information, visit the official sites:

• - Official Site: Aiful Home’s Playable House
• - Official Instagram: Aiful Home Instagram
• - Location: 5-8-19 Natsumidai, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, inside Aiful Home Funabashi Store
• - Contact Number: 070-6448-8486

Company Overview

• - Company Name: LIXIL Housing Research Institute, Aiful Home Company
• - President: Kōta Higuchi
• - Head Office Address: 1-1-1 Nishi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0033, Japan
• - Website: LIXIL Housing Research Institute
• - Aiful Home: Aiful Home

About Aiful Home

Since its founding in 1984, Aiful Home has been committed to providing better homes to more people at reasonable prices. By developing a franchise system that enables everyone to have access to quality housing, Aiful Home continues to provide over 180,000 homes with high cost-performance and uniform quality.