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    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/06/27 (Sat)

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    [Machida City, Tokyo] Peace Commemoration Event to Be Held

    Every year in early August, the Lifelong Learning Center holds a summer peace memorial event. We organize this event to reflect on the memories of World War II and other historical events experienced by Machida and Japan, and to provide an opportunity to consider what peace means.

    This year’s theme is “Reflecting on the War 81 Years Ago and Considering Peace Today.” Through special exhibitions “Memories of the Great Tokyo Air Raid” and “What Are ‘Balloon Bombs’?” to provide a broad overview of past wars, and we will work to pass on the experiences of war through activities such as dramatic readings by civic groups.

    In addition, we will hold “Learning About Ukraine Through Baking ・ Prayers for Peace” to provide an opportunity to reflect on the war currently taking place.

    Commemoration Event Overview
    ■ Date and Time ： August 6 （ Thu ） ～ August 11 （ Tue ・ Holiday ）

    9:00 a.m. ～ 5:00 p.m. （ Until 1:00 p.m. on the final day

    ■ Venue ： Lifelong Learning Center, 6th Floor ・ 7th Floor Hall （ 6-8 Haramachida -1 ）

    ■ Organized by ： Lifelong Learning Center

    ■ In cooperation with ： Machida City Association of Atomic Bomb Victims （ Machida Friends Association ）, Machida City Association of Families of War Dead,

    Meiji University Noborito Institute for Peace Education Archives, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Reconstruction Memorial Hall

    Contents （ Exhibition ）
    “A Single Postcard” Exhibition

    Featuring items contributed by citizens, depicting daily life and personal experiences during the war

    6th Floor

    Event Corner

    Exhibition of Picture Letters from Elementary and Junior High Schools in the City

    Exhibition of peace-themed picture letters drawn by children from the city

    6th Floor

    Lobby

    Wartime Materials Exhibition

    An exhibition of photographs and materials related to the war 81 years ago, donated by city residents

    6th Floor

    Audiovisual Room

    Sadako and the Paper Cranes Poster Exhibition

    Exhibition of posters depicting the life of Sadako Sasaki, an atomic bomb survivor who died at the age of 12 while folding paper cranes

    6th Floor

    Hallway

    Weapons What Are “Balloon Bombs”?

    Along with photographs and panels about balloon bombs, the thoughts of the young girls involved in their production

    6th Floor

    Study Room 1 ・ 2

    Memories of the Great Tokyo Air Raid

    An exhibition of photographs and materials related to the Great Tokyo Air Raid, which claimed over 100,000 lives

    6th Floor

    Study Room 1 ・ 2

    Content （ Lectures Events, etc. ）
    Kamishibai (paper theater) on the Hiroshima atomic bombing ＆ Storytelling

    （ For 3rd-grade elementary students and up 6a>

    August 6 (Thu) 10:00 a.m. ～ Noon

    We will screen kamishibai depicting the experiences of atomic bomb survivors, hear stories from survivors, and show animations related to the atomic bombing to provide an opportunity to reflect on peace.

    7th Floor

    Hall

    Passing on the Truth About the Hiroshima Atomic Bombing: “Passing on the Experiences of the Atomic Bombing, and Passing Them On”

    （ For junior high school students and older ）

    August 6\ (Thu) 1:45 p.m. ～ 4:00 p.m.

    We will hear the story of a Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor living in Machida City about their experience of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima. This event provides an opportunity for a generation that has not directly experienced war to learn about the preciousness of peace and the horrors of war.

    7th Floor

    Hall

    The Thoughts of the Girls Who Made Balloon Bombs

    （ For 3rd graders and up ）

    August 8 （ Sat ） 10:00 a.m. ～ Noon

    A lecture by the author of the children’s book *The Blue Balloon*—based on interviews with people involved in the production of balloon bombs—and an exhibition specialist from the Meiji University Noborito Institute for Peace Education Archives. This event offers an opportunity to learn about the background of the “balloon bombs” used as weapons at that time and to reflect anew on peace.

    7th Floor

    Hall

    Learning About Ukraine Through Baking ・ Prayer for Peace （ Parent-Child Participation ）

    （ For 3rd-grade elementary students and up ）
    August 8 (Sat) 2:00 p.m. ～ 4:00 p.m.

    This event offers an opportunity to experience Ukrainian culture through baking and to reflect on peace.

    6th Floor

    Cooking Lab

    Passing on the Experiences of the Atomic Bombing ・ Nagasaki Zen Elementary School Initiatives （ Online ）

    （ For 3rd graders and up ）

    August 9 （ ） 10:00 a.m. ～ Noon

    Every year, sixth-grade students at Nagasaki Municipal Zeniza Elementary School "Tunnel of Fire," a painting project in which they have learned about the atomic bombing and created artwork; we will also hear from the author, Hiroshi Okamoto, about Zenza Elementary School’s initiatives. The talk will be held online.

    7th Floor

    Hall

    Passing Down the Truth About the Nagasaki Atomic Bombing ＆ Reading

    （ For junior high school students and older ）

    August 9 （ Sun 2:00 p.m. ～ 4:00 p.m.

    A lecture on the life of Dr. Takashi Nagai （, a radiation researcher ） who was exposed to the atomic bomb in Nagasaki , as well as a staged reading of *Kayoko Sakura*, the story of Kayoko Hayashi, who died at Shiroyama Elementary School near the hypocenter, to reflect on the Nagasaki atomic bombing.

    7th Floor

    Hall

    “Near the Albatross: A Mother’s Account of the Senkaku Islands Disaster”

    （ For junior high school students and older ）

    August 10 （ Mon 6a> 10:00 a.m. ～ Noon

    A book recounting the experience of being swept adrift to the Senkaku Islands by a bombing raid while evacuating on an evacuation ship *Near the Albatross*, which chronicles the experience of being swept adrift to the Senkaku Islands following a bombing while evacuating on an evacuation ship, was adapted into a staged reading by a group of volunteers, including the author herself, and performed.

    7th Floor

    Hall

    Film “Iri Maruki and Shun Maruki: The Battle of Okinawa—Complete Set of 14 Parts” Screening

    August 10 （ Mon ） 2:00 PM ～ 4:00 PM

    A documentary film introducing the “14-Part Series of Paintings Depicting the Battle of Okinawa,” created by Iri Maruki—a co-creator of “The Atomic Bomb Paintings”—and Toshio Maruki, will be screened.

    7th Floor

    Hall

    [Mutual Aid Programs]

    Peace Talk ～ What Does Peace Mean to You? ～

    August 8 （ Sat ） 2:00 PM ～ 4:00 PM

    This event provides an opportunity to reflect on peace, drawing on materials from the special exhibition and books on war ・ and peace.

    7th Floor

    Hall



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    City Promotion Site https://keeponloving-machida.com/

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/06/25 (Thu)

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    "See ・, Touch ・, Feel"—A summer vacation traditional crafts workshop where you can actually experience traditional craft techniques will be held for three days from August 2 ～ to August 4 ！

    Toshima Ward will hold the “Summer Vacation Traditional Crafts Workshop” for three days, from Sunday, August 2 （ to Tuesday, August 4 （ ）, the “Summer Vacation Traditional Crafts Workshop” will be held on the 5th floor of the Toshima Industrial Promotion Plaza （ IKE ・ Biz ）.

    Summer Vacation Traditional Crafts Workshop to Be Held on a Larger Scale
    This event is held every year during the school summer vacation to provide children with the opportunity to experience the traditional crafts of Toshima Ward and create fun summer memories. Previously, the program was limited to elementary and ・ junior high school students, but due to high demand from a wide range of age groups, we are expanding the program this year to include adults and increasing the number of workshops.

    On the day of the event, seven artisans representing six different craft categories from the Toshima Ward Traditional Crafts Preservation Society will serve as instructors, including Mr. Isao Shima, a precious metal jewelry artisan who was awarded the “Yellow Ribbon Medal” in the spring of Reiwa 8. A wide variety of workshops will be offered, including “Precious Metal Jewelry” and “Tokyo Hand-Painted Yuzen,” providing a valuable opportunity to learn techniques directly from the artisans while actually seeing, ・ touching, ・ and experiencing traditional crafts firsthand.

    Comment from a Ward Official
    Regarding the event, a ward official stated, “These are special workshops where not only elementary and junior high school students but also adults can experience the charm of traditional crafts. Even if this is your first time trying traditional crafts, please take this opportunity to participate. Let’s create wonderful summer memories by learning and experiencing the masterful techniques of traditional craftspeople.”

    Summer Vacation Traditional Crafts Workshop: Event Overview
    Registration Period ： July 6 （ Mon ） ～ 26 ） * First-come, first-served

    Venue ： Toshima Industrial Promotion Plaza （ IKE ・ Biz ） 5th Floor （ 2 -37-4 ）

    Fee ： Fee required * Varies by class

    Details on the website ： https://www.city.toshima.lg.jp/582/machizukuri/ sangyo/dentokoge/019181.html

    For junior high school students through adults ： August 2, Reiwa 8 （ Sun ）
    [Precious Metal Jewelry] Silver-Plated Jewelry or Ring Making

    [Tokyo Shamisen] Pendant Making with Shamisen Materials and Shamisen Experience

    [Tokyo Hand-Painted Yuzen] Try Your Hand at Itome Yuzen on a Cotton Handkerchief ！

    [Metalwork] Let’s Make It Out of Copper ！ A Donut-Shaped Pendant That Doubles as a Glasses Holder ♪

    [Edo Ivory] Let’s Make It from Ivory ！ Chopstick Rest

    For Elementary School Students ： August 3, Reiwa 8 （ Monday ） ・ 4 （ Tue ）
    [Precious Metal Jewelry] Making Silver Plates or Rings

    [Tokyo Shamisen] Making Pendants from Shamisen Materials and a Shamisen Experience

    [Tokyo Hand-Painted Yuzen] Try Your Hand at Itome Yuzen on a Cotton Handkerchief ！

    [Metalwork] Let’s Make It Out of Copper ！ A Donut-Shaped Pendant That Doubles as a Glasses Holder ♪

    [Tokyo Kumihimo] Let’s Braid a Round Cord ！ Can You Make It Straight? ？

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/06/19 (Fri)

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    "2026 Italy ・ Bologna International Picture Book Original Art Exhibition" to Be Held ～ Picture book illustrations from various countries and regions gather in Itabashi ！ ～

    The Itabashi City Art Museum will host an exhibition featuring all the winning works from the “2026 Bologna International Children’s Book Illustration Exhibition ・ Illustrators Exhibition （” （ * ）,” which has garnered worldwide attention.

    This exhibition allows visitors to enjoy works featuring a diverse range of themes, expressions, and ・ techniques from around the world. Additionally, as a special feature, the exhibition will showcase new picture books by Ukrainian artist ・ Maria （ Haiduk ）, who won the “Bologna SM Publishing Award （ * ） ” at the age of 19, will be featured as a special exhibition. Furthermore, we will host numerous events—including lectures, lecture series, and workshops on picture books—that allow a wide range of people to engage with picture book culture.

    Since hosting the “Italy ・ Bologna International Picture Book Original Art Exhibition” at the Itabashi City Art Museum in 1981, the ward has been deepening its ties with the city of Bologna, Italy ・. In recent years, through various activities and initiatives centered on picture books, we have been developing and promoting “Itabashi: The Town of Picture Books” as the ward’s brand. This year, from July 18 to August 16, we will also hold the inaugural “Itabashi Picture Book and Design Festival － A Summer Festival Opening Up the Possibilities of Picture Books and Design － ,” an event that will delight visitors with the world of picture books and the charm of design.

    *“Italy ・ Bologna International Picture Book Original Art Exhibition （ Illustrators Exhibition”* is an exhibition held annually in Bologna, Italy, in conjunction with the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, showcasing the winning entries from an illustration competition for children’s books. It offers a glimpse into current trends and future directions in children’s books and is known as a launching pad for emerging illustrators. This year, marking the 60th edition, 4,158 entries were submitted from 94 countries and regions, and 75 artists from 33 countries and regions—including seven from Japan—were selected.

    *The “Bologna SM Publishing Award” was established by the Bologna ・ Children’s ・ Book Fair and Spain’s SM Foundation with the aim of discovering, and support new talent in the field of illustration. Each year, the winner is selected from among the Bologna Fair finalists who are 35 years old or younger. The winner is awarded a cash prize and the opportunity to have a picture book published by SM Publishing in Spain.

    Dates
    July 8, Reiwa 8 (Wednesday) ～ August 16 (Sunday) 9:30 ～ 17:00 （ Last admission at 16:30 ）

    * Closed ： Mondays and July 21 (Tuesday)

    *However, the museum will be open on July 20 (Monday ・ public holiday) the museum will be open

    Venue
    Itabashi City Art Museum （ 5-34-27 Akatsuka, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo － － ）

    ・ Get off at “Nishi-Takashimadaira Station” on the Toei Mita Line; approximately 14 minutes on foot

    ・ From “Shimo-Akatsuka Station” on the Tobu Tojo Line Get off at “Shimo-Akatsuka Station” on the Tobu Tojo Line or “Akatsuka Station” on the Tokyo Metro, then walk about 24 minutes

    Admission
    Adults: 900 yen, University students: 600 yen, High school students and younger: Free

    * Ages 65 and older ・ Discounts available for people with disabilities （ Proof of eligibility required ）

    Special Exhibitions ・ Lectures ・ Workshops ● Special Exhibition

    We will showcase new picture books by Maria ・ Haiduk （ Maria Haiduk ） from Ukraine—who won the “Bologna SM Publishing Award” in 2025 at the young age of 19—as well as original artwork from two Japanese picture books that won the “Bologna ・ Ragazzi Award （ BRAW ）.”

    ● Lectures

    We will host lectures and talk events featuring a variety of professionals involved in the picture book industry.

    ● Workshops

    We are planning workshops for illustrators led by experts active on the front lines of picture book creation, picture book-making classes for middle and high school students, and arts and crafts workshops for children.

    Bologna SM Publishing Award

    Established by the Bologna ・ Children’s ・ Book Fair and Spain’s SM Foundation, with the aim of discovering, encouraging, and supporting new talent in the field of illustration. Each year, winners are selected from among the finalists of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair who are 35 years old or younger. Winners are awarded a cash prize and the opportunity to have their picture book published by SM Publishing in Spain.

    The Bologna ・ Ragazzi Award

    Organized by the Bologna ・ Children’s ・ Book Fair for published picture books, with judging conducted in separate categories such as fiction and nonfiction.

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/06/19 (Fri)

    This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

    [Machida City, Tokyo] The “Machida Yakushi-ike Park Shikisai no Mori Dahlia Garden” Opens

    The “Machida Yakushi-ike Park Shikisai no Mori Dahlia Garden” will be open from June 20 to November 3.

    This garden is one of the largest dahlia gardens west of the Kanto region. Within its approximately 15,000-square-meter grounds, about 500 varieties ・ and 4,000 plants of various dahlias bloom in competition, It brings together a wide variety of dahlias—from those featuring the unique colors of bicolor, striped, blended （ and variegated ） blooms, to varieties ranging from giant blooms over 30 centimeters in diameter to pom-pom blooms about 3 centimeters across—all in one place.

    In response to popular demand, visitors will be able to bring their dogs into the garden starting this year.

    During the garden’s open season, we will hold events such as “Let’s Name a Dahlia ！ .”



    Location
    1213 Yamazaki-cho, Machida City -1

    Open
    June 20 （ Sat ） ～ November 3 （ Tue Holiday ） * Open daily during the season

    Hours
    9:30 a.m. ～ 4:30 p.m. （ Last admission at 4:00 p.m. ）

    Admission
    Adults: 550 yen; Free for junior high school students and younger

    Pets: 200 yen （ * Admission conditions apply ）

    * Small dogs only ： Weight under 15 kg ・ Height 40 cm or less

    *Potty belts and diapers （ Available for purchase on-site ）

    Event Overview ：
    Let’s Name the 2026 Dahlias ！
    We are accepting submissions for names for original dahlia varieties developed at the Dahlia Garden.

    ・ Characteristics ： Flower shape … Informal Decora, Flower diameter … Approx. 17 cm, Flower Color … Red-purple

    ・ Submission Period ： July 1 （ Wed ） ～ July （ Fri ）

    ・ How to Enter ： Fill out the entry form with the required information and and drop it in the designated mailbox （ Limited to one entry per person ）

    ＜ Entry Form ・ Designated Mailbox Locations ＞
    Machida Yakushiike Park, Shikisai-no-Mori Dahlia Garden

    West Garden, Welcome Gate （ Information Desk ）
    City Hall, 1st Floor, Disability Welfare Division

    Machida Tourist Gallery （ Inside Poppo Machida ）

    ・ Announcement ： October 3 （ (Sat) ） Results will be announced at the Kagayaki Festival

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    Blueberry Picking
    New members can enjoy a blueberry picking experience （ 600 yen per cup ） .

    ・ Period ： Mid-July ～ Mid-August

    Let’s Make a Grass Doll You can make your very own cute doll using grass seeds.

    ・ Date & Time ： July 25 （ Sat ）
    6a> Respect for the Aged Day Appreciation Day
    Admission is free for guests aged 65 and older.

    ・ Date and Time ： September 19 （ Sat ） ～ 23 Wed ・ (holiday) ）—a total of 5 days

    Kagayaki Festival
    We are announcing the results of the “Let’s Name the 2026 Dahlia ！” contest.

    ・ Date and Time ： October 3 （ Sat ）
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    About Machida City, Tokyo
    Machida City has a population of approximately 430,000 and is located in the southern part of Tokyo, about 30 minutes by train from the city center.

    The area around Machida Station is lined with large commercial facilities, and the shopping district that has flourished for many years remains vibrant. A short distance from the station, you’ll find plenty of nature, including satoyama landscapes, parks full of greenery, and farmland where local vegetables are grown.

    It is a city where you can enjoy both the convenience of urban life and the beauty of nature.

    ■ Machida City Official Website

    https://www.city.machida.tokyo.jp/

    ■ Machida City Official （ X ）

    https://twitter.com/ machida_cp

    ■ Machida Parenting Site

    https://kosodate-machida.tokyo.jp/ index.html

    ■ Machida City Promotion （ Official Machida City ） @ machida_cp

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/machida_cp/

    City Promotion Site https://keeponloving-machida.com/

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