The 26th “FURUSATO PROJECT” was held at Nitta Elementary School, Chita City, Aichi Prefecture.

The "FURUSATO PROJECT" is a project that allows participants to watch and experience performances of Japanese musical instruments, as well as holding a tree-planting ceremony. We have been holding this event at elementary schools across the country since 2018 with the hope of supporting the challenge, growth, and demonstration of abilities of the young people who will lead the next generation, as well as providing them with an opportunity to experience the real thing.
The 26th event was held at Nitta Elementary School in Chita City, Aichi Prefecture, where one of our manufacturing bases, the Aichi Complex is located, and 318 second, fifth, and sixth graders participated.
The children clapped their hands to the rhythm when a song they knew was played, and they imitated drumming along with their classmates who were trying out a Japanese drum performance, creating a lively atmosphere. At the tree-planting ceremony, as the representative poured soil, everyone watching chanted, ``Grow your cherry tree!''

Through this activity, we will continue to provide elementary school students with opportunities to experience traditional Japanese culture, and strive to nurture the next generation, promote culture, and contribute to the local community.

1. Activities of the day
   

   (1) Appreciation of Japanese musical instrument performance

   
   

   Japanese instrument player

   Kohei Inoue (Japanese drum/shamisen),
   Saki Matsui (koto),
   Hikari Tamaki (Shinobue)

   (2) Japanese drum performance experience for those who wish to do so

   
   

   (3) Cherry tree planting ceremony (two wild cherry trees)




2. Participant
   

   (1) Appreciating Japanese musical instruments

   318 2nd, 5th, and 6th graders

   (2) Performance experience

   36 applicants

   (3) Tree planting ceremony

   212 5th-6th graders



3. “FURUSATO PROJECT” activity results *Cumulative total from 2018 (1st)

(Reference) About FURUSATO PROJECT
https://www.idemitsu.com/jp/enjoy/culture_art/hometown/index.html