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Kunitachi City Walk Workshop

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As part of an art project learning program by ACKT (Art Center Kunitachi), we are holding a “City Walk Workshop” designed to broaden knowledge of Kunitachi City, and explore possibilities for projects.

Kunitachi is a compact city of around 8.15 square kilometers. This small city divides into broadly three areas with dramatically different characters: the northern area centering around Kunitachi Station and Daigaku-dori Street; the Fujimidai area in the center of the city; and the southern area encapsulating the Yaho and Aoyagi districts. This is a two-day program in which participants reconsider Kunitachi City by touring around and interacting with the city in a different way than usual.

Why not discover a new side to Kunitachi City by walking around with a perspective removed from everyday life?

Program

【Day1】
Saturday, January 27, 2024
9:00-14:00 City walk
14:00-15:00 Review
Participants will be put into random teams of five people. Starting from The Former Kunitachi Station Building, each team will hold a discussion, go through two or more checkpoints, and walk to the finish line, Saeki Yohin.

Meeting place: The Former Kunitachi Station Building (1-14, Kita, Kunitachi City, Tokyo)

【Day2】
Saturday, February 10, 2024
9:00-14:00 City walk
14:00-15:00 Review
Participants will be put into random teams of five people. Starting from The Former Kunitachi Station Building, each team will hold a discussion, go through two or more checkpoints, and walk to the finish line, Saeki Yohin.

Meeting place: Saeki Yohin Ten (5014-4 Yaho, Kunitachi City, Tokyo)

*In case of rain, the event will be postponed until the alternative date of Saturday, March 2, 2024.
*If postponed or canceled due to rain, we will contact the participant’s email address by 18:00 the day before the event.

Navigator
Junko Anzai (Curator, Kunitachi Local Museum)

What to bring
Writing implements (paper and pen)

*We will be covering long distances on the day. Please come in shoes and clothes that are comfortable for walking.
* We will meet and disband at designated locations. Please note that the places for meeting and disbanding are different.
*Please note the event will be recorded on the day for project operations and publicity purposes.
*Please note event details are subject to change.
*Subject to cancellation in the case of rain or stormy weather.

City walk rules

-Participants will be placed in random teams.
-We will tour around the city without the use of electronic devices such as smartphones.
-Participants will be given a paper map, and addresses and photographs of checkpoints.
-Each participant will be asked to take three photographs of things they noticed or liked along the way using the instant camera provided.
-Participants will give a presentation on their photographs during the review session.

Participation fee

Free *Participants are responsible for any meal costs, entrance fees, etc.

Capacity

15 people *reservation required, to be decided by lottery if oversubscribed

When participating
-Participants of elementary school age or under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
– In the case of two or more applicants of junior high school age or above, participants may be put in a different team from their companions when divided into teams. If you have any preference in this regard, please consult with us when you make your application.

How to apply

Please use the form here to apply.
*Please only apply if you are able to participate in the whole workshop, including the alternative dates.

Application deadline
Friday, January 26, 2024, 13:00
*Successful applicants will be notified by Friday, January 26 using the email address registered at the time of application.

Contact

ACKT (General Incorporated Association)
E-mail: info@ackt.jp

*Personal information will be strictly managed and will be used only for the operation and guidance of this project.

Venues

Locations within Kunitachi City including The Former Kunitachi Station Building and Saeki Yohin Ten

Credit

Organized by
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture), Kunitachi City, Kunitachi Arts and Sports Foundation, ACKT (General Incorporated Association)