In Kumamoto Prefecture, we aim to create a “Children’s Central Kumamoto” where children and young people shine brightly and residents can dream about their families and child-rearing.
Kumamon also supports this initiative as a “Children’s Middle School Supporter”.
Although various educational events that were forced to refrain due to the coronavirus pandemic are returning to their previous status, the burden on teachers in the field remains heavy.
In order to support teachers at kindergartens, nursery schools, and kindergartens, Kumamoto Prefecture is collaborating with Columbia Kids, a project run by Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd. for everyone involved in children and child-rearing. We will be holding a “Free Mini Kids Dance & Play Song Class”.
We will welcome childcare artist Keropons as a lecturer and give a course on programs that can be put to practical use at “Undo-kai” and “Happyo-kai.” We will also welcome Kumamon as a guest and hold Kumamon dance classes.
Although it will be a short time, it will be a special and fun seminar.
Please take this opportunity to apply.
Kumamoto Prefecture Mini Kids Dance & Play Song Class
produced by Nippon Columbia
(Lecturer: Keropons Guest: Kumamon)
Date: January 17, 2025 (Friday) Doors open 13:30 / Show starts 14:00 (Scheduled to end 15:30)
Venue: Kumamoto Prefecture Disaster Prevention Center 201 Conference Room (6-18-1 Suizenji, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City)
*Inside Kumamoto Prefectural Office
[How to participate]
◆Reception starts: Friday, November 22, 2024 12:00
◆Reception deadline: Friday, December 20, 2024 23:59
・Applications for this seminar are limited to teachers at kindergartens, nursery schools, and kindergartens in Kumamoto Prefecture.
・Participation fee is free.
・Up to 2 people can apply per garden.
・As a result of the application lottery, we will send a winning email to those who have been selected.
(The winning email will be sent on Wednesday, December 25th)
・Winners will receive a notification via email from Nippon Columbia. Please bring it on the day of the training session.
[Application]
・Please access the URL below and enter the required information.
Apply here>>>
[Notes]
・On the day of the event, please wear clothes that allow you to exercise. Please note that there are no changing rooms.
・The number of parking lots at the prefectural office is limited. Please try to carpool or use public transportation as much as possible.
・Video recording and interviews may be conducted on the day of the event. Thank you for your understanding.
[Performing lecturer]
Keropons (nursery artist)
A music unit formed in 1999, consisting of Yuko Masuda (Kero) and Akiko Hirata (Pon).
He produces music and choreography for children, and performs in over 100 performances a year, including parent-child concerts. His masterpiece “Ebikanics” is a classic gymnastics song that is popular at nursery schools and kindergartens, and the YouTube video has been viewed over 150 million times (August 2020).
The music, gymnastics, and stage performances that can be enjoyed by not only children but also adults are popular. He also appears in childcare seminars for nursery teachers and kindergarten teachers, provides music and choreography, and creates picture books, with over 1,000 works. Provided music for NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” and appeared at “Fuji Rock Festival” consecutively since 2013. Jury member/supporter of the “Nursery Rhymes Children’s Song Contest” (2017-). He has also appeared on many TV shows such as “Shabekuri 007”, “A Deep Story That Will Change Your Life”, “Guru Guru Ninety-Nine”, “Out x Deluxe”, and “ZIP!”.
He has often collaborated with Kumamon, writing songs such as “Happy Kumamon” and “Kumamon Touch”, and also sang in “Kumamon 4U Method” and “Kumamon Umakamon” (and also appeared in the video).
Kumamon’s 10th anniversary song “Kamon!” released in 2020. Kumamon! ”
In charge of the production.
In 2023, due to the renewal of Kumamon’s activity base “Kumamon Square”
Participated in a new project and was in charge of producing the new songs “Manmakumamon” and “Yatteminaku.”
【guest】
Kumamon
My name is “Kumamon”.
It was born in March 2011 when the entire Kyushu Shinkansen line opened.
My job is to find surprises and happiness around us and share them with people all over the country.
I just want you to know.
I want everyone to know more about Kumamoto, which I love.
I will continue to visit you more and more!
Please continue to take care of me and the charming Kumamoto!
[About Nippon Columbia and “Columbia Kids”]
★About “Nippon Columbia”
Since our founding in 1910, we have produced over 50,000 pieces of music for children.
In order to convey the fun and charm of music to children, we plan and produce programs every day, incorporating opinions from parents and nursery school/kindergarten teachers.
★About “Columbia Kids”
A project for children and everyone involved in raising children. We deliver high-quality music to children, moms and dads who are in the midst of raising children, and teachers at nursery schools and kindergartens.
★What does Columbia Kids think about “sound education”?
It is about fostering relationships between parents and children, family, and friends through music. We support you to enjoy high-quality music, deepen communication with your children, and create a rich child-rearing environment.
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