Glowing balloons for kids! Recruiting one-day ambassadors for “Spark Art Night” at SAKIA, the former Ozaki Elementary School on Awaji Island
First Innovation Press Release: September 13, 2025 To Members of the Press Glowing balloons for children! Recruiting for one-day
ambassadors for “Spark Art Night” to be held at the former Ozaki Elementary School (SAKIA) on Awaji Island We are accepting volunteer applications until September 18th to help bring smiles to visitors at the fantastical night event to be held on September 21st. Image
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(Headquarters: 52F, 3-13-1 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yushi Kinone) is pleased to announce that it will be accepting applications for “Spark Art Night” One-Day Ambassador Recruitment, which will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at SAKIA on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, as part of the “Tsunagari Oen Project,” a regional revitalization initiative led by the public-private partnership regional revitalization organization “Tsunagari Oen General Incorporated Association” (Chairman: Kuniaki Shimizu; Vice-Chairmen: Yushi Kinone and Takashi Kajikawa). We’re now accepting applications for “One-Day Ambassadors” to distribute glowing balloons to visitors and bring smiles to children and families at Spark Art Night. “Spark Art Night” is a joint event held at the “Tile Music Festival in Tokyo” on the final day of the experiential art event “Sakia Art Days,” organized by BALNIBARBI Inc. (Headquarters: 6F Nakazawa Karaki Building, 1-14-26 Minamihorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka; Chairman and CEO: Hirohisa Sato; President and CEO: Bungo Ando). This will be the final event of the “SAKIA” project. It is a culmination of art experiences set in the local area, and we invite many people to participate as it is a valuable opportunity to connect people. About Spark Art Night
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/98210/378/98210-378-da064b9b70354e5214841bd837d1ba77-1200×675.jpg Spark Art Night “Spark Art Night” is a special, one-night-only event that transforms the entire venue into a fantastical art space with glowing balloons, soap bubbles, and light displays. It draws approximately 1,000 visitors and serves as the climax and finale of “Sakia Art Days.” With the cooperation of the integrated promotion support company “BOOST∞,” the community co-creation entertainment company “SPARK LIGHT LINK,” and ASDA General Incorporated Association, we will create an experience that combines light, sound, and human connections. [Event Overview] Event name: Spark Art Night Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (scheduled) Venue: SAKIA (Former Ozaki Elementary School / 1798-3 Ozaki, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture) Participation Fee: Free (Advance reservations recommended) Capacity: Approximately 1,000 people Reserve here “Spark Art Night” Participation Reservation Form About the “Spark Art Night” One-Day Ambassador The “Spark Art Night” One-Day Ambassador will hand out glowing balloons to visitors and bring smiles to the faces of children and families. More than just volunteering, this role connects the community and visitors, helping to create an unforgettable experience together. There is another important purpose for this recruitment. That is to spread the appeal of Awaji Island and SAKIA and connect it to the future of the region. For visitors, the small moment of handing over the balloon becomes a “special experience they can only have here,” leaving a lasting memory. This experience will be shared through visitor feedback and social media posts, helping to spread the appeal of Awaji Island to more people. Furthermore, by becoming involved in the community as an “ambassador,” you not only support the event, but also become a part of the community’s future. Even small participation can eventually become a great force, contributing to the development of the city’s future. Applicants: People who want to promote Awaji Island, people with ties to Awaji Island, people who want to bring smiles to children and families, etc. Activities: Distributing balloons to visitors and providing simple support services Number of Participants: A limited number of participants Activity Date and Time: Sunday, September 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (scheduled) Application Period: September 12, 2025 – September 19, 2025 How to Apply: Apply via the dedicated form Apply here “Spark Art Night” One-Day Ambassador Application Form About “Sakia Art Days”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/98210/378/98210-378-29721dd80b646c48a004c103860816be-1430×1000.jpg Sakia Art Days “Sakia Art Days” is a project that evolved from the “Sakia Festival,” which boasts approximately 2,000 visitors from both inside and outside Awaji Island, into an experiential art event. The event will be held at “SAKIA,” a complex renovated from the former Ozaki Elementary School on Awaji Island, and will utilize the entire school building to develop an experiential art event based on the theme of “using the five senses.” – Diverse content combining art, music, and workshops – Exhibitions, weekend workshops, photo contests, music festivals, and more – The final day will feature the “Tile Music Festival in SAKIA,” featuring tiles from Awaji Island. – The “Sakia Festival” is scheduled to be held separately on Sunday, October 26, 2025. – The company will also host a “Showa Night” event, evoking Showa-era pop culture, on Saturday, October 25, as a pre-Sakia Festival event. For more information about Sakia Art Days, click here Message to Applicants Thank you very much for your interest in becoming a one-day ambassador for “Spark Art Night.” We are not looking for people with special skills or experience. What’s important is that you have the desire to “bring smiles” to children and their families. The moment you hand over the glowing balloons, you’re sure to see the children’s eyes sparkle and the warm smiles of their families. It will be an unforgettable experience for you, and a precious time to connect with the community. Please join us in creating this one-night-only, fantastical space. We look forward to your participation. Related companies/organizations overview Balnibarbi Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/98210/378/98210-378-b5ff1070369b21d25ca46b08cf8caab7-996×140.png BALNIBARBI Inc. Headquarters: Nakazawa Karaki Building 6F, 1-14-26 Minamihorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka City Representatives: Hirohisa Sato (Chairman and CEO), Bungo Ando (President and CEO) Business: Restaurant management and production, etc. URL:
https://www.balnibarbi.com/ Connection Support General Incorporated Association
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/98210/378/98210-378-ddba24da5e9cc1cb307311597a7856b7-2122×489.jpg General Incorporated Association Tsunagari Oen Address: 4-16-17 Omorihigashi, Ota-ku, Tokyo Chairman: Kuniaki Shimizu Vice-chairman: Yushi Kinone, Takashi Kajikawa Project content: Regional
revitalization activities/public-private partnership projects First Innovation Inc.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/98210/378/98210-378-2a2a6619f3a059e792fc84815527b3d7-1381×509.jpg First Innovation, Inc. Address: 52F DEUX TOURS EAST Tower, 3-13-1 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Representative: Yushi Kinone, President and CEO Business: Creative, promotion, marketing, solutions, regional revitalization URL: https://www.f-innovations.co.jp/
