2F: Activity Treasure Island Zone
Outline of Exhibition
Activity Treasure Island Zone
Interactive activities are major attractions.
Visitors enjoy programs that feature food (cooking), animation and sports.
Tropical! Banana Village -I made paper from banana!-
A papermaking workshop using banana stems gains the full cooperation of Hiroshi Morishima, Chairman of the Non-Profit Organization Association of International Cooperation for Banana Paper Project (Professor, Nagoya City University, School of Design and Architecture), to attract children's interest in environmental issues.
Banana stems, generated in enormous quantities after harvest, have formerly been simply thrown away. Making quality paper from those stems constitutes recycling of unused resources, and, by using banana stems as an alternative to wood, helps achieve economic self-reliance in developing countries and fosters environmental preservation. Children will get a sense of this message by making banana paper cards.
In addition to the papermaking workshop, this program features video shows on environmental issues and a venue decoration depicting a tropical region.
Children can drop postcards they've made in this workshop into a mailbox on the first floor of the pavilion.
Advisor
Hiroshi Morishima
Chairman, Non-Profit Organization Association of International Cooperation for Banana Paper Project
Professor, Nagoya City University, School of Design and Architecture
Exciting Kitchen
This program features different ingredients according to month.
On the stage in the Kitchen Studio, a cooking instructor and other performers talk about the secrets and wonders mainly relating to the monthly ingredient, in an enjoyable atmosphere.
In the final part of the show, they demonstrate innovative recipes using the ingredient. Visitors have a chance to taste the result.
Exciting Kitchen will be broadcast as a Chukyo TV program “Dekitate! Wan-Paku-Oh (tentative title)” (Once a month, the Exciting Kitchen show will be recorded).
On the theme “Eating,” the show will be performed by a TV personality, reporter and guest children, who will entertain the spectators.
This lively show will be presented to TV viewers from 11:25 to 11:30 every Sunday morning.
Advisor
Kazue Ito
Cooking instructor & cookery writer, Representative of HANNA PROJECT, Co., Ltd.
Yamamura Animation Museum
This program is presented through the cooperation, in exhibition planning and content, of Koji Yamamura, world-renowned animator.
Mr. Yamamura attracts global attention, as his works have been highly evaluated at many international animated film festivals. For example, his masterpiece “Mt. Head (Atama-yama)” has been nominated for the 75th Academy Award in the category of animated short films, and received Grand Prix in Annecy 2003 (France), Zagreb 2004 and Hiroshima 2004.
This Museum consists of two parts: Perspective of Yamamura Animation, which exhibits a reproduction of the mural of Altamira cave in Spain, painted by Mr. Yamamura, and original pictures of his works, including the latest one; and a visual toy area in which children can learn about the mechanism of animation.
Advisor
Koji Yamamura
Animator, Visiting professor of Tokyo Zokei University
Cooperating organization
Kit Group
Sports Science
This program looks at sports scientifically, from five points of view: Technique, Power, Health, Gear and Body.
Children will be intrigued with the various interactive exhibits. Through such hands-on experience, children will learn how food and health affect sports.
Uniforms and other goods designed for famous athletes are also exhibited, through the cooperation of MIZUNO Corporation.
Visitors can also experience Curolling (curling played on a hardwood floor), a locally invented sport that can be enjoyed by all people, irrespective of age, sex and physical strength. (Organizer: Japan Curolling Association)
Advisor
Masako Hoshikawa
Researcher (specializing in exercise physiology), Japan Institute of Sports Science, National Agency for the Advancement of Sports and Health
Motoko Taguchi
Assistant professor (sports nutrition science), Japan Women's College of Physical Education; national registered dietitian; fitness exercise instructor
Handicraft Wonderland
On the theme “Rediscovery of Vitality,” a handicraft workshop is held every day.
During the Expo period, various handicraft workshops will be held under the lead of artists or other persons involved in educational or creative activities. Leaders will change every two to four weeks.
The entrance of this section is decorated with an arch created by Osamu Nishimoto.
Advisor
Osamu Nishimoto
Illustrator & designer
JA Group Aichi Corner
What is an edible ground cherry?
In a hothouse at the back of this section, rare edible ground cherries are grown. Visitors will enjoy their flowers and fruits.
In this section ground cherries are distributed in oval-shaped containers twice a day, in the morning and afternoon, on a first-come basis.
Let's measure the sweetness of fruit!
Without cutting or peeling fruit, you can measure the sweetness using a sugar content meter. After measuring, you can eat the fruit to confirm the sugar content with your sense of taste.
Mini Rice Gallery
Playing with computers, visitors can learn the secrets of rice. Have fun checking your dietary habits and learn the advantages of a rice-based diet.
