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Creative Art Workshop at Maishima Kids' School

On August 29, 2026, Taiyo Kogyo Co., Ltd., a leading developer of large-scale membrane structures, took part in the hands-on event titled "Maishima Children's School". This initiative, held in Osaka's Maishima, utilized materials from the Expo 2025 pavilion to offer an exciting workshop called "Create Art with Expo Materials!"

The event, orchestrated by the Osaka City Konohana Ward and Castle Hotel Co., with planning and management from H2O Machigenki Partners Co., was designed as a social experiment that unites local communities, businesses, and government entities. The aim was to foster a sense of belonging among children in Maishima and encourage them to collaboratively develop the future value of their city.

At Taiyo Kogyo's booth, children had the opportunity to explore the unique properties and textures of membrane materials used in architecture. Through the hands-on experience of creating original artworks, the workshop not only nurtured children's creativity but also helped to give back to the community by promoting the legacy of the Osaka-Kansai Expo. Approximately 40 children participated in the workshop during this single-day event.

Taiyo Kogyo is committed to leveraging its expertise and technology in construction and manufacturing to deepen connections with local communities and support the development of the next generation.

Event Overview

• - Event Name: Maishima Children's School "Special Summer Edition: Learning and Experiencing Various Jobs Inside a Hotel"
• - Date: August 29, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM
• - Location: The Day Osaka (former Hotel Lodge Maishima)
• - Organizers: Osaka City Konohana Ward, Castle Hotel Co.
• - Planning and Operations: H2O Machigenki Partners Co.
• - Participants: 200 elementary school students from Konohana Ward and their parents.

Participating Companies (in random order)

• - Baby Commerce Co., Ltd.
• - Ikeda Senshu Bank
• - H2O Next Co., Ltd.
• - Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.
• - Kotobuki Co., Ltd.
• - Sumitomo Corporation
• - Sumitomo Life Insurance Company
• - Taiyo Kogyo Co., Ltd.
• - Chuo Giken Consultants Co., Ltd.
• - Nippon Shuppan Hanbai Co., Ltd.
• - Nomura Co., Ltd.
• - Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd.
• - Hanshin Garden Co., Ltd.
• - Hibiya Kadan Co., Ltd.

Taiyo Kogyo's Booth Overview

• - Booth Name: Create Art with Expo Materials!
• - Description: Focusing on the materials (membranes) used in the pavilions of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, children created their own unique artworks. They learned about the secrets of construction materials in an engaging way by handling and seeing light pass through these materials. They were able to take their completed artwork home as a memento.

About Taiyo Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Founded over 100 years ago, Taiyo Kogyo has established itself as a leader in large membrane structures. Notably, during the 1970 World Expo in Japan, Taiyo became the first company to support a roof with air pressure alone, showcasing the low-rise air-supported membrane structure. Over the years, they participated in globally recognized projects such as the installation of the membrane roof for the Tokyo Dome and the Millennium Dome in London.

As an integral player in the construction of over 20 pavilions at the Osaka-Kansai Expo in 2025, Taiyo continues to advance membrane technologies that excel in economy, construction ease, transparency, and design. The company extends its operations into civil engineering, logistics, and environmental fields, reinforcing societal safety and security. Together with subsidiaries such as TSP Taiyo, focusing on event consulting, and Aktio Co., responsible for facility management, the company pursues the vision of "Making the world softer. Warming the future."