On Saturday, November 23 (national holiday), “Tsukuru to Taberu to Asobu: Tsunagaro Fes 2024” will be held at Nishinomiyahama Comprehensive Park.
(Thanks to Kaorun-san and Iroha @ Nishitsu SP for the information.)
Here it is ↓
Tsukuru to Taberu to Asobu: Tsunagaro Fes 2024
When?
November 23 (Sat., national holiday) 10:00–16:00
Where?
Nishinomiyahama Comprehensive Park, Recreation Plaza & Artificial Turf Plaza
Here it is on the map ↓
The address is 3-chome Nishinomiyahama, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What will be happening?
- Mori Monster Card-Making Workshop
A workshop where you can use natural materials like fallen leaves and nuts to create your very own “Mori Monster” and make an original trading card.
In Part 1 (the 9:00 session), you can go on a plant exploration with GPS Runner
@ Nishitsu(Naoki Shimizu)〜😆
Step 1: Walk around and collect leaves and nuts
At each session from 9:00, 11:30, and 14:00, participants will explore plants and stroll around town to gather materials(materials will be provided for the third session)
Step 2: Complete your MoriMon design sheet!
Attach the materials you collected to your card design sheet and design your monster. Think up your monster’s “moves” too, and bring the card to life!
Step 3: Your one-of-a-kind MoriMon card is complete!
Submit the card you made, and the staff will finish it while considering its powers and traits(it may take about an hour until it is ready)
Step 4: Pick up your original card!
Get your finished card!
- Event Times
Part 1: From 9:00
Collect materials while exploring plants around town with Sensei @ Nishitsu, aka GPS Runner “Naoki Shimizu”
Part 2: From 11:30
Collect materials while exploring plants with a plant expert from Hanshin Engei
Part 3: From 14:00
Use leaves you bring yourself or materials prepared by the organizers (no leaf collecting) - Target Age & Participation Fee
For ages 5 and up. 1,000 yen(tax included) per person(includes one card)
Limited to the first 20 groups. Reservations get priority, so if you’re interested, book early!
Reserve the “MoriMon Workshop” → here
- Event Times
- Special Stage Events
Enjoy radio calisthenics, kids’ dance performances, Japanese taiko drumming, live performances by student bands and singer-songwriters, and more! - Activities at the Artificial Turf Plaza
Mölkky trial session, yoga & ZUMBA workshop
Fees: ¥1000 (yoga & ZUMBA), ¥500 (Mölkky trial session)
Time: 12:30–13:30
Please come directly to the turf plaza on the day.
If you would like to use a yoga mat, please bring your own. (Mat rentals available for the first 10 people: ¥200) - Market Vendors
- 縄文珈琲: Freshly roasted organic coffee served on the spot, smooth and easy to drink without being too bitter
- GB (ジービー): Gluten-free pet food made with domestic game meat and additive-free vegetable cookies
- かなへびくん: Illustrated T-shirts by a 12-year-old artist full of love for Japanese grass lizards
- elf: Craft cola made with Indonesian spices, born from a desire to “protect the forests”
- a little: Allergen-free dishes such as body-friendly koji curry, brown rice enzyme rice, and rice flour cakes
- Ayur-oryzae (アーユルオリゼー): Selling raw, unheated honey and South Indian dosa
- 自然の恵ごはん かさねて: Rice balls and organic bento made without animal products or sugar
- そら・うみ・ひかり: Relax your mind and body with hand massages and HIKARI Spirit Card sessions
- かなうた: Sweets and bread made without animal-derived ingredients or sugar, using pesticide-free rice flour
- グリーンコープ生活協同組合ひょうご: Tastings of safe ham and sausages, plus pesticide-free vegetable grab bags
- NIUfarm: Vegetables, herbs, and preserved foods grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers
- よしまつ家族: Black soybeans from Tamba-Sasayama, Naguraho bean rice, and rice topped with raw Araucana blue eggs
- 福-saiwai-: Natural snacks made with organically grown vegetables and brown rice
- wanaao aina (ワナアオアイナ): A food truck serving yakiniku bento and bibimbap bowls made with Japanese Black wagyu
- BORBOLETa: Popular homemade natural yeast bread and apple pies from Koshien
- 青森林檎専門店 林檎屋がはは: Reduced-pesticide apples shipped directly from Aomori, handmade apple chips, and apple vinegar
- いちひろ堂: Preservative- and additive-free onigiri, including Kishu plum and kombu rice balls
- coconai: Hand and arm treatments using medical aromatherapy
- ug君: Handmade bags from Colombia and spray art workshops
For event details → here
Finally
A workshop where kids can make their very own original “Mori Monster” card sounds pretty irresistible, doesn’t it? 😆 It looks like Miyatan will also be appearing at the venue, and there will be plenty of food and shopping booths too, so why not spend a relaxing Saturday the 23rd at Nishinomiyahama?
*Kaorun-san and Iroha @ Nishitsu SP, thank you for the information!!
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