Guide
Cultural Heritage Watching is a community-based hands-on learning event where you can experience ancient Japanese technologies firsthand. Participants will challenge themselves with ancient artisan skills such as making "pottery" and "magatama" (comma-shaped beads), as well as traditional fire-making, to feel the lifestyle of people from bygone eras. It is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your interest in local history and cultural assets.
The greatest charm of this event is the ability to move beyond textbooks and actually use your hands to master ancient techniques. The program includes:
This is a highly enriching program that engages all your senses to learn history.
This event is held over two specific days. Participation in both days is required to complete the program.
Please note that the venue differs between Day 1 and Day 2.
This is an educational program designed for students (3rd grade elementary to 3rd grade junior high) living in Kanoya City. Capacity is limited to 20 participants, and if applications exceed this number, a lottery will be held. Prior registration via the dedicated online form is required. As the program involves outdoor activities and fire-handling, preparation is essential.
To ensure a safe and comfortable experience, please follow these guidelines: