(Advance registration required for each session) Event Announcement for the “Asobo-ya” Community Child-Rearing Support Center (First Half of 2026)
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Kochi University Faculty of EducationEarly Childhood Education will host the “Asobo-ya” community child-rearing support center as part of this course.
"Let's Play!" is an event where preschool-aged children and their parents can experience a variety of games prepared by students in the Early Childhood Educationcourse under the guidance of faculty members.
If you're interested, please feel free to join us with your child.
| episode | Date | Application Period | Large Theme | Contents |
| ★ １ | Reiwa 8, , Wednesday, May 27 | May 13–May 21 | Let's play with our friends who love the rain! | Rainy season is almost here! Let’s become a snail who loves the rain and meet all the animals and plants of the rainy season! Let’s play with our friend the frog, make the hydrangeas bloom, and pick some strawberries! |
| ☆ ２ | Reiwa 8, , Friday, June 5 | May 23–May 30 | Let's Open a Bakery with Play Dough | Have any of you ever made bread? At our next “Let’s Play!” session, we’ll be making bread with lots of clay! Knead it with all your might, tear off pieces, roll them into balls, and smooth them out, and voilà—delicious, adorable rolls are ready! Hat-shaped bread, panda bread, and bagels are great too! Let’s all make lots of bread and open our very own bakery! * On the day of the event, we will be using clay (the kind used in pottery and sculpture). This clay is safe if, by any chance, a child puts it in their mouth. Since the clay can easily stain clothes, please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. |
| ☆３ | Reiwa 8, , Friday, July 3 | June 20–June 27 | Let's paint the underwater world right in the palm of your hand! | Does everyone like the ocean? At our next “Let’s Play!” session, we’ll make fish-themed outfits using handprints and stamps. Let’s transform into fish and go to a birthday party at the beach! * On the day of the event, we’ll be doing an art activity using paint to make handprints and stamp designs. Paint may get on your clothes during the activity, so please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. |
| ★ ４ | Reiwa 8, , Wednesday, July 22 | July 9–July 16 | Let's Play at Asobo-ya Town | There are all kinds of jobs in Asobo-ya Town!! From a dessert shop to a hamburger joint, a detective agency to a fire station... Asobo-ya Town is always bustling!! Why don’t you all open your own shops and give these jobs a try!!! |
| ☆ ５ | Reiwa 8, , Friday, July 31 | July 18–July 25 | Let's Have a Music Party with the Animals! | Hey everyone, do you like music? It looks like the animals are going to have a music party somewhere in Asoboya Mountain. Let’s explore the mountain together and head to the music party. Let’s enjoy singing and dancing along with the animals! |
*The “☆” indicates “Asobo-ya” sessions for first-year students in the Early Childhood Educationcourse, and the “★” indicates sessions for second-year students.
*Details will be posted as soon as they are finalized.
[Eligibility] Preschool-aged children living in the Kochi City area and their guardians (Please do not allow children to participate unaccompanied.)
[Time] 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
[Meeting Place] Kochi University Faculty of EducationBuilding 1, 1st Floor, Early Childhood Education Practicum Room (After gathering, participants may move to different classrooms for various activities.)
[What to Bring] Drinks for hydration, a change of clothes for your child, and any other necessary items
[Attire] Please have both children and parents wear clothes that can get dirty.
[Participation Fee] 300 yen for semi-annual insurance and other fees (collected once when participating for the first time each half-year)
[Capacity] Approximately 20 groups (This is an approximate number based on the size of the playroom.)
[How to Apply] Scan the QR code on the flyer or .
[Contact Information for This Matter]
Kochi University Faculty of EducationEarly Childhood Education Course
Email: asoboya★kochi-u.ac.jp (Please replace ★ with @)