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Past Events
NeedsArch Report 14: Ikebana Workshop and Group Interview
The 14th NeedsArch (NA) "Ikebana Workshop and Group Interview" was held on July 8th, 2017 in Jiyugaoka. --------------------------------------------------------- Purpose of the event: To hear your opinion and suggestion for how we spread "Ikebana" to foreign nationals (to the world). Your opinion will be utilized to plan a new Ikebana workshop in order to further enhance foreign tourists' attracting of Japanese culture which add more values & attractiveness to their visit. Japanese company (client) ： Mrs. Seika Ata NeedsArch Product Testers ： 5 (Indonesia and USA) All testers did as follows;
All testers rated and reviewed Ikebana Workshop basically on the following;
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NeedsArch Report 13: One Day Noh Theater Workshop and Group Interview
The 13th NeedsArch (NA) "One Day Noh Theater Workshop and Group Interview" was held on June 24, 2017 in Umewaka Nohgaku Gakuin Kaikan (Nakano). --------------------------------------------------------- Purpose of the event: To hear your opinion and suggestion for how we spread "Noh" to foreign nationals (to the world). Your opinion will be utilized to plan a new Noh workshop in order to further enhance foreign tourists' attracting of Japanese culture which add more values & attractiveness to their visit. Japanese company (client) ： Mrs. Yoko Layer NeedsArch Product Testers ： 9 (China, Indonesia, Brazil, Philippines, Vietnam and USA) All testers did as follows;
All testers rated and reviewed One Day Noh Theater Workshop basically on the following;
YOKO LAYER - After graduating from high school in Japan, Yoko Layer modeled and acted for several magazines, television and theater companies. She later graduated from Tokyo Gakugei University and then began to study the Stanislavsky system from Russian director Leonid Anisimov. She has since performed with the Tokyo Novyi Repertory Company in Chekhov’s "The Cherry Orchard", "The Seagull" and Gorky’s "The Lower Depths". In 2004, she began studying Noh as an apprentice on the professional track with the Umewaka Rokuro branch of the Kanze school. Later she began to spend time in Seattle with her husband Paul where they co-founded the Seattle Novyi Theatre Company and performed "The Seagull" and "Uncle Vanya" in repertory, and later "The Proposal" in the International Chekhov Festival in Tokyo. In 2007 she performed with Theatre Nohgaku in the chorus of "Crazy Jane" for TN’s Pacific Northwest tour. In 2010 she became a shihan (instructor) in the Kanze school of noh. In 2012 she performed "Hagoromo"as a leading role the first time. Now she is performing in Noh theater, and she is teaching Noh theater to beginner students at culture centers and in private classes. |
NeedsArch Report 10: Free Kyogen Show "Kagyu" and Exhibition "This is Kyosai" in Shibuya
The 10th NeedsArch (NA) "NeedsArch 10: Free Kyogen Show "Kagyu" and Exhibition "This is Kyosai" in Shibuya" was held in March 2nd 2017 in Shibuya (Kyogen: The Cerulean Tower Noh Theatre/ Exhibition: The Bunkamura Museum of Art)  関連記事： タブレットに狂言ガイド ５カ国語で解説 http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20170303-00000092-san-bus_all 訪日外国人も言葉を理解しながら狂言鑑賞 NTT東日本などが5カ国語対応タブレット体験会 http://j.sankeibiz.jp/article/id=854 狂言鑑賞の外国人お助け ＮＴＴ東などが５カ国語対応のタブレット開発 --------------------------------------------------------- Purpose of the interview: To hear your opinion and suggestion for improvement on the application and other information tools. Your opinion will be utilized to improve the application in order to further enhance foreign tourists' understanding of Japanese culture which add more values & attractiveness to their visit. Japanese company (client) ： TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD and Tokyu Bunkamura NeedsArch Product Testers ： 20 (5 participants × 4 languages: English, French, Korean and Chinese) All testers did as follows;
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NeedsArch Report 9: Free Craftwork Experiences (Edo Kiriko, Katazome, and Kumihimo) by TOKYO Teshigoto
The 9th NeedsArch (NA) "Free Craftwork Experiences (Edo Kiriko, Katazome, and Kumihimo) by TOKYO Teshigoto" was held in October and November 2016 in Tokyu Plaza Ginza. --------------------------------------------------------- Purpose of the interview: For Japanese traditional crafts (souvenir) development and marketing TOKYO Teshigoto and LIVES Inc. will sell and market research Japanese souvenirs to foreign tourists and residents so they have a group interview to get some information about souvenir, shopping, tour plan in Japan and so on. Japanese company (client) ： LIVES Inc. | TOKYO Teshigoto NeedsArch Product Testers ： 18 (6 participants × 3 workshops & group interviews) All testers did as follows;
All testers rated and reviewed the crafts (and Japanese souvenirs) basically on the following;
"TOKYO Teshigoto" - is an initiative that conveys to Japan and the world the exquisiteness of the sophisticated handworks or "teshigoto" of the masters known as the "Takumi", by shedding light on their traditional skills. In addition to spreading the Edo aesthetics of "iki" and "inase", and appealing the outstanding everyday functionalities of their crafts, the Takumi are challenging new types of crafts brimming with Tokyo sensations so more people can enrich their lifestyles with traditional crafts. 1. Edo Kiriko "江戸切子" workshop and group interview on October 8th, 2016 6 ICT members joined the Free Craftwork Experience (Edo Kiriko) on Oct 8. One by one, they made a simple pattern using a glass-cut machine on a glass plate, then brought it home as a souvenir! After the experience, we had talked about Japanese traditional crafts in the group interview.      2. Katazome "型染め" workshop and group interview on October 15th, 2016   3. Kumihimo "組紐" workshop and group interview on November 12h, 2016 |
NeedsArch Report 8: Ozu Washi Making, Museum Tour, and Group Interview
The 8th NeedsArch (NA) "Ozu Washi Making, Museum Tour, and Group Interview" was held on Saturday, September 24th 2016 in Nihonabshi. It might have been a bit challenging to make a sheet of Washi paper using a traditional bamboo mat, but it was good that everyone succeeded at the end! The purpose of group interview is For product (souvenir) development. Cool Japan Souvenir Society (CJSS) will introduce Japanese souvenirs and plan tour guides for foreign tourists visiting Japan so they have a group interview to get some information about souvenir, shopping, tour plan in Japan and so on. J  NeedsArch Product Testers ： 6 women from USA, England, Indonesia, Korea and Singapore All testers did as follows;
All testers rated and reviewed the tour, Japanese souvenirs and tour plan basically on the following;
* Cool Japan Souvenir Society (CJSS) - to introduce Japanese souvenir to all tripper       |
NeedsArch Report 6: Kanazawa Pre-Monitor Tour
The 6th NeedsArch (NA) "Kanazawa Pre-Monitor Tour" was held on Sat-Sun, April 16-17th 2016 at Kanazawa.  The purpose of pre-monitor our is that CREA voyage will plan once-in-a-lifetime experience VIP tours visiting Sake Brewery, best traditional craft companies (e.g. Kutani-yaki, Kaganui), Ryotei and more especially for Westerners, so the company the feedback (e.g. value of sightseeing spots, schedule, Taxi transport, an English-speaking guide, the level of service and attractions) to make a commercial tour better. We elicited informative ideas and valuable comments from travelers to offer a exclusive tour in the near future. Japanese company (client) ： CREA voyage NeedsArch travelers ： 1 woman from USA and 2 women from Japan All travelers did as follows;
All travelers rated and reviewed the tour basically on the following;
* CREA voyage is a travel agency providing tailor made tours, exclusive for those who seek for the authentic cultural experiences in Kanazawa, Japan. |
NeedsArch Report 7: Japanese Kabuki Face Mask Testing and Group Interview
The 7th NeedsArch (NA) "Japanese Kabuki Face Mask Testing and Group Interview" was held on Monday, April 4th 2016 at Hanzomon. The purpose of group interview is that Isshin-do-honpo company will make a new brochure for producing a new face mask, which is given out at a big international conference this May so the company and designer need some information (e.g. value of the face mask, package design, skin care, Japanese souvenir and so on) and elicit fresh ideas and valuable comments from testers for selling face masks in USA and Europe in the near future.  Japanese company (client) ： Isshin-do-honpo (一心堂本舗） NeedsArch Product Testers ： 4 women from USA, UK and Germany All testers did as follows;
All testers rated and reviewed this product basically on the following;
* Isshin-do Company from Tokyo originally sold traditional Japanese confectionery. Face masks printed with the Kabuki and a variety of patterns are available at stores and online. Of course they are rich in ingredients to make your skin more beautiful. Great products to enjoy applying Kabuki face mask and getting the other amusing face masks from 30+ patterns as Japanese cool souvenir. |
NeedsArch Report 5: Hijab Testing, Interview and Japanese Traditional Textile Dyeing Workshop
The 5th NeedsArch (NA) "Hijab Testing, Interview and Japanese Traditional Textile Dyeing Workshop" was held on Saturday, January 30th 2016 at Tomita Somekogei in Waseda (Shinjuku ward). The purpose of this interview is that Tomita Somekogei company will export silk scarves which are all handmade and produced in Japan to Asia (especially Malaysia and Indonesia) so the producer, Culture Generation Japan, need some information (e.g. design, color, quality, price and so on) and elicit fresh ideas and opinions from testers for marketing and building world-class branding!  Japanese company (client) ： Culture Generation Japan (producer and brand manager) NeedsArch Product Testers ： 4 Muslim women using Hijab from 3 countries All testers did as follows;
All testers rated and reviewed this new groundbreaking product basically on the following:
*Tomita Somekogei is one of the dyeing companies representing Shinjuku, and takes on a challenge not only depending on their business producing Kimono but creating new brands, which revitalized other dyeing companies in Shinjuku based on a success case Tomita Somekogei. (「染の新宿」活性化事業)   |
NeedsArch Report 4: MASKING COLOR EVENT
The 4th NeedsArch (NA) "MASKING COLOR EVENT" was held on Saturday, October 17th 2015 at CLUB PETU in Harajuku. The purpose of this event to export Masking Color, which is a strippable water-based paint that can be peeled off after painting and re-adhered to flat surfaces such as walls or glass, to abroad and elicit fresh ideas and opinions from testers for marketing and building world-class branding! Japanese company (client) ： Taiyo Toryo Co., Ltd. (太洋塗料株式会社) NeedsArch Product Testers ： 16 participants from 12 countries The Participants did as follows;
All product testers rated and reviewed this new groundbreaking product basically on the following:
All participants from USA, Germany, France, England, Canada, Malaysia, Philippines, India, Indonesia, China, Korea and Myanmar had fun in thier own ways with Masking Color and enjoyed a Saturday afternoon creating their original ornaments for Halloween and Christmas! We ICT staff interviewed all testers after workshop. We hope all participants enjoyed peeling off after drying at home! *”Masking Color” is one of the select products in More Than Project 2015 (Japan Brand Development Assistance Program) which is an initiative of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2013. |
NeedsArch Report 3: Mashiko Pottery Teaware Competiton by Sayamacha Branding Project
The 3rd NeedsArch (NA) "Mashiko Pottery Teaware Competiton by Sayamacha Branding Project" has been done on February 28th Saturday 2015 at CLUB PETU in Harajuku. The purpose of competiton was to export beautiful designed teawares, Mashiko-yaki potteries (急須), which created by young pottery artists in Mashiko (Tochigi) to USA, and sell new teawares on oversea markets with Saymacha (狭山茶) for building world-class branding! Japanese company (client) ： Sayamacha Branding Project NeedsArch Product Testers ： 14 participants from different countries The Participants did as follows;
All participants from USA, Italy, Turkey, Uzbekistan, China, Philippines, Australia and more had a special experience how to brew Japanese tea and enjoyed a Saturday afternoon having a tea party with Japanese snacks. We hope participants got a deeper understanding of Japanese "Tea" and "Mashiko-yaki" !! YouTube LIVE! “Mashiko Pottery Teaware Competition 2015″ Teaware Lists |
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