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[Mirainochi Project] Musical Kamishibai Puppet Theater demonstration performance held!
Kansai Innovation Center General Incorporated Association Press release: November 12, 2024 [Mirainochi Project] Musical Kamishibai Puppet Theater demonstration performance held! Kansai Innovation Center General Incorporated Association (Chairman: Minoru Saotome, hereinafter referred to as our group), My Farm Co., Ltd. (representative director: Kazuma Nishitsuji,
hereinafter referred to as My Farm), NPO Mirai The Expression Education Lab (Representative: Takayoshi Ohno, hereinafter referred to as M Lab) fuses multiple theater methods to create a “self-produced, self-consumption*1 We are pleased to announce that we will be holding demonstration performances at kindergartens and kindergartens in Osaka Prefecture as part of the Mirainochi Project*2, which aims to deliver the thoughts of the world. *1: Self-produced and self-consumption refers to producing and eating food by oneself. Gain various insights through that experience. *2: September 6, 2024 “Mirainochi Project”, a new form of solving social issues combining theater and agriculture, starts
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[Performance content] ■Performance name Musical Kamishibai Puppet Theater “I will pass on life.” ■Story Once upon a time, there was a boy named Ikkun. Ikkun hates vegetables! I especially hate carrots. One day, a big black box suddenly appeared! The moment Ikkun looked into it, he found himself lost in the “land of vegetables.” There, he met a mysterious wild animal named “Carrot-kun.” This is how Carrot-kun’s fun adventure begins.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/94621/74/94621-74-56ff716da594b90ef8c365a13cb67bad-953×671.jpg ■ What is “Musical Kamishibai Puppet Theater”? This is a new type of theatrical performance that combines multiple expressive techniques such as picture-story shows, puppets, and actors. It’s fun for all children and adults, and it’s packed full of elements that feed children’s imaginations.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/94621/74/94621-74-ad42ea009ea4248cd330adac552c3e47-1940×550.png Method Features Kamishibai One of the major characteristics of picture-story show pictures is that they expand the world of the story (the space on the stage). On the main stage, Kamishibai will be used in a new way that is different from traditional Kamishibai. Puppet By integrating the puppets and actors during a play, children can better understand the feelings of the characters they are playing, increasing their sense of immersion in the story. One of the charms of this work is that it also features paper cards. Actor When the performers act while singing, musical elements are added and the play becomes more profound. This time it also includes scenes where children can participate in the play together with the actors. pantomime It contains many elements of pantomime. In the play, supermarkets and parks that children are familiar with appear, and the worldview is expressed through the movements of actors and puppets. Music There will be live percussion. The pictures in the picture-story show move along with the music, which is a new way of expression that is different from the usual picture-story show. Also, one of the highlights is the way the actors and instruments are integrated, with the actors themselves playing the guitar while acting. Traditional culture Kuroko, which is unique to Japan and is familiar in Kabuki, also appears, but unlike the traditional Kuroko, it has a new style of Kuroko, such as wearing additional costumes and acting. ■ About future activities We are also planning a public performance that anyone can attend around spring 2025. Once the details are decided, we will inform you on our website, etc., so please look forward to it. [Reference: Overview of each company] • About Kansai Innovation Center General Incorporated Association ■Company profile Company name: Kansai Innovation Center General Incorporated Association Representative: Chairman Minoru Saotome Address: 3-6-3 Fushimi-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka Opening: February 2021 URL: https://www.muic-kansai.jp/ ■ Business overview A base for creating open innovation with a tourism industry theme, operated by the Kansai Innovation Center, a general
incorporated association established by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Ltd. and Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Ltd. In anticipation of the 2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo, large companies, startups, local governments, etc. will collaborate to carry out activities aimed at solving issues in the tourism industry and creating new businesses. • About my farm ■ Company profile Company name: My Farm Co., Ltd. Representative: Kazuma Nishitsugu, Representative Director and President Address: 1st floor, Tatsumi Building, 607 Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto Established: September 2007 URL: https://myfarm.co.jp/ ■ Business overview Regeneration and monetization of abandoned cultivated land / Experience farming business (rental farm, publication of information magazines) / Agricultural education business (New agricultural school for working adults, agricultural management school) / Agricultural products production business and business entry support / Distribution sales Sales business (intermediate distribution and mail order of agricultural products) • About the NPO Future Expression Education Lab ■ Company profile Company name: NPO Future Expression Education Lab Representative: Takayoshi Ohno Location: 5-12-14 Oshima, Koto-ku, Tokyo Established: August 2023 URL: https://lead-protagonist.com/ ■ Business overview Our organization was established in 2021 with the vision of “making children’s dreams even bigger.” Later, in 2023, it received official recognition from Sumida Ward, Tokyo, and became the current NPO Future Expression Education Lab. With the philosophy of “If there is even one child waiting, we will go there and deliver authentic theater and performing arts,” and we carry out activities all over Japan every day. In addition to theatrical performances, we are currently focusing on theater workshops and expression activities, human resources training and development using theatrical methods, and the production of original theatrical performances and events in collaboration with companies and governments.