Viewing characteristic and fantastic films, animations, mangas and literature (aka ‘sub-cultural media’) ever made in the distinctive Hokuriku region of Japan as our essential references, the workshop’s aim is to derive the women’s images, lives, dreams and role they acted in from these characters to find visions for the future, ideas or suggestions for the urban planning and the community design. as well as seeking well-being, by discussing and depicting.

The venue is Takaoka, the second major city in Toyama Prefecture of the Hokuriku region. Come and enjoy a creative moment in a relaxed atmosphere. Please refer to the Hokuriku Works reference list and view one (or as many) works of your choice before participating.

＊The phrase ’ For the Sake of Anyone Whom We Might Not Have Seen Yet’ is taken from a dialogue of Satoko Kizaki’s Akutagawa Literature Prize-awarded novel, The Phoenix Tree (1985) which is located near the venue in the city of Takaoka.

Date & time

2024

8 December

1030-1200

Workshop  (Introduction of Hokuriku works, expression)

1400-1600

Café (Introduction of Hokuriku works, discussion and film watching)

Venue
The Gender Equality Promotion Centre <Danjo Byodo Centre> (1-7 Suehiro-cho, Takaoka-shi, Toyama prefecture, in front of JR Takaoka Station)

How to apply
We accept five for the Depiction workshop and ten for discussion.
It’s eligible for someone who could come in two depiction sessions
Please email us your name and contact details.
There will be a session of depiction and discussion, both of which will be done in a relaxed, chatty atmosphere (either one or both can be attended).

Fee
500 yen

＊People from around Toyama prefecture and Hokuriku area are very much welcome.

Voluntary staff is wanted. You can get a closer look at CAT’s approach from the beginning Please contact us by email.

＊Any enquiries are welcomed.

Supported by

Kitanihon-Shinbun Newspaper Inc., The Art and Cultural Bureau of Toyama Prefecture, The Cultural Board of Toyama Prefecture, The Culture and Creation Bureau of Takaoka and Non-Profit Organisation N-Project Hito, Michi, Machi (human, roads, town) (Takaoka city, Toyama prefecture)

Special thanks to
LocaLab. Toi

References which come with English
*Japanese reference

Film
Narratage (2017), Bitter Honey (2014), blue (2003), Ballad of Orin (1977), The Water Magician (1933)

Anime
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas(2018), Sakura Quest (2017), Wolf Children(2012), Hanasaku Iroha (Blossoms for Tomorrow 2011), true tears (2008)

Literature
Translucent Tree (1999), Phoenix Tree (1985), River of Fireflies (1977)

Manga
Tsukikage Baby (2013), Hoshi no Furumachi (When You Wish Upon a Star/2006), blue (1997)

Previous workshops
Season 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01
Reviews
Season 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01