ChimachiMa (Isumi Life Market in Chimachi) in April Taken Place

On April the 13th(Sun), the first ChimachiMa this year was taken place on the day.
It was sweet to see grandmas came to visit ChimachiMa with their grandchildren in this beautiful spring day.

We held a work shop, “Let’s Find a Four-Leaf Clover.”
Participants looked for a four-leaf clover among many clovers in the yard, and created an original bookmark.

Ms. Higashiyama of Bloom Studio also held a workshop, “Making Hand Kneading Yomogi Soap.”(Yomogi is a Japanese name of Artemisia princeps, a kind of herb.)”

She relocated to Isumi last year. She had been living in Isumi less than a year, but has already started holding workshops in Isumi.

We had less shops on the day as there were other events on the same day, but they sold Sakura Sushi (sushi with pieces of cherry blossom), Udo (aralia cordata; stem and sprout are eatable), and bamboo shoot, etc. which are all seasonal spring food.

There are lots of play items in the yard.
Children do not need commercial toys. They run around a small hill in the yard, pick flowers, and play bamboo instruments. Children are the “genius of play”.

Children were running around freely, and adults were doing shopping and chat.
A space was shared with people of all generations.

Such scene was common in old days, and still we have it here.

We will continue to hold a free and friendly market which is unique to the former nursery school. Please drop in next time.

The next ChimachiMa will be held on May 11th, 2014(Sun)
Also we are always looking for market vendors. If you are interested, please contact us.

(Miho / Yasuko)

update : 2014/04/24 08:30
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Open Day for Cherry Blossom Viewing@former Chimachi Nursery School

Former Chimachi nursery school, where you can see the beautiful cherry blossom, was opened for the public on April 5th, 6th and 7th for cherry blossom viewing.

On April 5th, we held a cherry blossom viewing party at the place and invited our friends and others.

The cherry blossom was so beautiful on the day.

I spread a vinyl sheet on the ground and was ready to welcome people!

It was really pleasant day, and I was lying down on the sheet.
But, the rain started to drop!

We took shelter under the eaves.
People started to come by twos and threes after early afternoon.
The rain was almost stopped, and we started BQQ for lunch.

Many people included families with little kids also joined the party.

Kids were running around in the school building.

There were many people who met for the first time,
but they had common topics such as parenting or community, etc., and enjoyed conversation.

update : 2014/04/14 08:30
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May 4, 2014, The 8th Taitosaki Toudai Matsuri (Taitosaki Lighthouse Festival)
Flea market vendors & Volunteer staff wanted

This is one of the specialty events during Golden Week holidays, Taitosaki Toudai Matsuri (Taitosaki Lighthouse Festival).

Shout your dream at Taitosaki Lighthouse!

The event includes a lot of interesting programs such as customary Shouting competition, Japanese drum playing, and Hula dance as well as catching weatherfish with hands, Isumi delicious food stalls, and flea market etc.

Date: May 4, 2014 (Sun) 10:00 – 14:30
* In the event of rain, postponed to May 5, 2014 (Mon)

Venue: Taitosaki Toudai Hiroba (Taitosaki Lighthouse park)
* Car parking space is limited. Free shuttle bus is available from temporary car park.
For more details, see (–>).

We are looking for volunteers who can support us on the day of the event.
・Meeting time and place: 7:30AM at Titosaki Toudai (Taitosaki Lighthouse)
・Activity detail: set up of tents, helping Lighthouse Club to set up booth to sell goods etc.
* Lunch will be provided for volunteers.

We are looking for flea market vendors
・Sale of recycled goods
・No space fee
・Carry in time: 7:30 – 8:30
For more details, please contact:
Toudai Matsuri executive committee
0470-62-6147 (Sato)
0470-87-9833 (Narisawa)

(Miho / Yasuko)

update : 2014/04/12 17:30
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