[Event Report] “ART & CRAFT JOURNEY FES 2025” – 3,000 parents and children encounter the excitement of craftsmanship
Gradation Design Inc. Press Release: September 2, 2025 [Event Report] “ART & CRAFT JOURNEY FES 2025” – 3,000 parents and children experience the excitement of craftsmanship. Traditional Kochi crafts × world-renowned artists × parent-child experiences. The festival, which left a “primal landscape of the senses” for children during the summer, ended with great success.
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“ART & CRAFT JOURNEY FES What is “ART & CRAFT JOURNEY FES 2025”? “ART & CRAFT JOURNEY FES 2025,” held at Kochi Castle History Museum from Friday, August 22nd to Sunday, August 24th, 2025, welcomed a total of 3,000 visitors and concluded amid a sea of smiles and excitement. This was a parent-child experiential festival that combined Kochi’s handicrafts and traditional crafts with contemporary art. Children came into contact with “authentic” materials and culture, learning and experiencing inspiration that will connect them to the future.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165343/3/165343-3-20c781d88bf9a16a782b3be7199c4ded-2867×1435.png Scenes from the Co-Creation Art Project and Workshops 3,000 visitors A total of 3,000 people attended over the three days. All workshops were a huge success, with advance reservations and same-day registrations available, creating an immersive experience for parents and children alike. “It was my first time touching clay and creating a shape.” “I want to quickly sharpen the knives at home using the method I learned.” “I was able to create a leather item that I can treasure forever.” “I was able to create a treasured piece of washi paper.”
–These kinds of comments were echoed one after another from children at the venue.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165343/3/165343-3-6a3af87a431ab6228a621ded7aaf52a5-1512×1007.png The children took on the challenge of the workshop with serious expressions. They were filled with surprise, discovery, concentration, and joy.
Kochi culture and a warm message from society This festival was made possible thanks to the support of many local Kochi businesses and organizations, from the provision of materials such as Tosa washi paper, Tosa plaster, and paints to operational support. We believe that this is not just sponsorship, but the first warm message from society to children.
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Future Outlook ART & CRAFT JOURNEY will not let this festival be a one-time event, but will continue as an activity connecting education, culture, and creativity. We aim to expand this initiative, which began in Kochi, nationwide, and leave a “primal landscape of sensibility” in the memories of even more children.
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Event overview Name: ART & CRAFT JOURNEY FES 2025 Dates: Friday, August 22nd – Sunday, August 24th, 2025 Venue: Kochi Castle Historical Museum Organizer: Gradation Design Inc. Sponsored by: Kochi Prefecture / Kochi Prefectural Board of Education / Kochi City Board of Education Inquiries regarding this matter ART & CRAFT JOURNEY FES Project Team MAIL: info@artcraftjourney.jp Official website:
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