Create a Unique Candy House with Architects - A Fun Learning Experience!

On May 31, 2026, Plus One Education, a subsidiary of the Riso Educational Group based in Tokyo, will host an exciting and educational workshop titled "Create a Candy House with Architects." This unique one-day event invites children from first graders to ninth graders to explore the fascinating world of architecture through a hands-on approach to building their very own candy houses.

Overview of the Event

The event will take place in Tokyo, around the Mejiro or Ikebukuro station area. The itinerary includes gathering at 1:00 PM for an orientation session before diving into the exciting activities. The registration deadline for this fun-filled day is May 21, 2026, so make sure to sign up early!

Here are some additional details:

- Travel Contract Type: Group-based planned travel
- Target Participants: Grades 1 to 9 (based on the grade they will be in on the event day)
- Cost: 24,200 yen for elementary school students and 29,700 yen for middle school students. This fee includes the event experience and travel insurance.
- Limit: The event is limited to 30 participants, with a minimum requirement of 12 attendees to proceed. If the number of participants does not meet the requirement, the event may be canceled.

What to Expect

The Candy House workshop offers several exciting components and opportunities for learning:
1. Build a One-of-a-Kind Candy House: Participants will collaborate with a current architect to create a one-of-a-kind candy house. This fun and creative experience will allow them to interact with professionals while gaining insights into the architecture field.

2. Experience the Professional Process: Children will engage in activities that mimic the actual processes architects experience. This includes:
- Conceptualizing: Children will think about how to use their candy materials effectively. They will brainstorm what type of house they want to create by drawing inspiration from their imagination.
- Sketching: After developing their ideas, participants will draw their designs on paper and submit them to the architect for feedback and advice, replicating a real-world architectural review process.
- Construction: With their architectural plans in hand, children will build their candy houses, providing a valuable simulation of the planning, designing, and constructing phases of architecture.

3. A Joyful Introduction to Architecture: Above all, the workshop emphasizes the fun aspect of learning about architecture. Through the candy house-making experience, children will naturally gain a deeper understanding of what architects do and why the building process is significant.

Event highlights will include interactive discussions with architects, granting children the chance to ask questions and engage with professionals in the field. At the end of the workshop, participants will receive a certificate of completion, making the experience even more memorable.

Schedule (All Day)

- 1:00 PM: Gather at the venue for orientation.
- Engage in brainstorming on what type of house to create.
- Create sketches of their envisioned candy houses.
- Construction phase! Build candy houses based on their designs.
- Interact with architects and ask thought-provoking questions.
- 4:30 PM: End the event and disperse.

About Plus One Education

Established to support character formation through experiential learning programs, Plus One Education focuses on fostering children’s creativity and passion. They believe that finding something each child loves and providing them with opportunities to dive into it is crucial to personal growth. The company not only coordinates educational travel but also runs various after-school programs.