September 6, 2025: Hatohitofuto Banjo Community Center Storytelling Event & Disaster Preparedness Pouch Workshop
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🌱 About "Hatohitofu": Ha: From "Hatto shite" (surprise or realization) Hito: From "Hito to" (connections between people) Fu: From "Fureai" (warm interaction) "Hatohitofu" is a storytelling activity unique to Uwajima, where listening to stories leads to "hatto" (surprise and realization), connects people, and fosters "fureai" (warm interactions). It is a time to cherish the wonder, discoveries, and emotions felt through stories. |
An "Ohanashi-kai" (storytelling session) and a "Disaster Preparedness Pouch Making" workshop, useful in times of disaster, were held at the Banjō Community Hall in Uwajima City, with children and local residents participating. Although held for a short time, each participant devised their own unique disaster preparedness item.
📅 Event Outline
| Date | Time | Location | Organizer/Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2025 (Sat) | From 10:00 AM | Banjō Community Hall | NPO Orange Queen |
🧵 Activity Content
To help children learn about disaster preparedness while having fun, they each made their own "disaster preparedness pouch." The pouches contained items useful in an emergency, such as sweets, a disaster whistle, and a portable toilet, chosen to be things they would be glad to have in a crisis.
For preparation, kits were divided for each person, and care was taken to make them easy to choose. Disaster hoods were also introduced, and the high level of interest was evident with some participants expressing a desire to purchase them.
Finally, everyone posed for a commemorative photo, holding their handmade pouches and smiling, saying "Cheese!"
Community Activity: “Ohanashi-kai” and Emergency Pouch Workshop at Banjō Hall
On September 6, 2025, a workshop was held at Banjō Community Hall in Uwajima City, where children and local residents participated in two events: a friendly “Ohanashi-kai” meetup and an emergency pouch-making session. Though brief, the workshop allowed participants to craft their own disaster-preparedness items and share smiles together.
📅 Event Details
| Date | Time | Location | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2025 (Sat) | From 10:00 AM | Banjō Community Hall | NPO Orange Queen |
🧵 Workshop Highlights
Each child created their own emergency pouch containing candy, a safety whistle, and a compact toilet kit—items that could prove vital in times of disaster. Kits were pre-arranged for easy selection and assembly, and the thoughtful design made the workshop smooth and enjoyable.
A demonstration of disaster hoods (bōsai zukin) also sparked high interest, with some participants expressing a wish to purchase them. The event concluded with a group photo, everyone proudly showing off their handmade pouches and smiling brightly.