"An Approach to the Future of Body Expression that Anyone Can Participate in" - The Body as It Is Is Is Expression
Business Overview
Focusing on the "body" as a person itself, the aim is to hold a festival of body expression "Kyojima Performing Arts Festival (Kyojima PAF)" in Kyojima, Sumida Ward, in FY 2026.
In fiscal 2025, he and dancer and choreographer Hiroki Aoki held a workshop at a welfare facility in Sumida Ward based on the work they created last year. We communicated politely. Presentations were also held at each facility to create opportunities to share physical expression. "Today's Taiso" was also held in a vacant lot in the city.
- Period of Activity / Project
- 【 Workshop 】 Sunday, October 5, 2025 - Tuesday, March 17, 2026
【 Recital 】 Friday, February 6, 2026, Tuesday, April 21
【 Navigator's meeting 】 Saturday, May 23, 2026 - Venues
- AKICHI+, Karakone Office, Sumida Workshop, Barber Araki (Sumida Ward)
Profile
【 General Incorporated Foundation Yashima Flower Culture Foundation 】
'Yashima Flower' is derived from a place name (Yahiro, Mukojima, Kyojima, Terajima, Bunka, Tachibana) related to the north side of Sumida Ward, and it refers to the north side of Sumida Ward (≒ former Mukaijima Ward).
Kyojima 2-3-chome, Sumida Ward, which is the center of activities now, was not damaged by the Great Kanto Earthquake and the Great Tokyo Air Raids, so it is known as a downtown area with many buildings built before and after the war, old houses mainly nagaya (row houses), factories, and alleys. While old buildings and alleys have been preserved and put to good use thanks to the efforts of local people, disaster prevention and vehicle traffic are issues in this area.
The Yashima Flower Culture Foundation carries out various projects with the aim of passing down the culture of life.