meepa Inc. (Headquarters: Ninomiya, Kanagawa; CEO: Kentaro Yamanaka), with the cooperation of Odakyu SC Development Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; President: Waichiro Hosoya), will hold children's activity events titled 'Mipa no Jikan in ODAKYU Shonan GATE' at the commercial facility ODAKYU Shonan GATE in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Based on the concept of 'creating cities filled with experiences,' these events aim to provide diverse learning opportunities for children from busy, dual-income households by utilizing easily accessible commercial facilities. This event follows the successful series held in Ebina City in May.
Recent research suggests that early childhood experiences are closely linked to the development of 'non-cognitive skills,' such as self-esteem and social skills. However, time constraints on parents often limit these opportunities. By hosting these sessions within a familiar retail environment, meepa allows parents to drop off their children for programs while they finish shopping, turning routine outings into opportunities for children to discover future passions.
Key Event Features: 1. Held on weekends in accessible locations: Providing experience opportunities at local commercial facilities without needing to travel far. 2. No preparations needed: Children can participate empty-handed, supporting busy family schedules. 3. Four distinct sessions: Weekly programs offer diverse genres, helping children discover new interests.
Event Overview: Event Name: Exciting Experience Class - Mipa no Jikan in ODAKYU Shonan GATE Venue: ODAKYU Shonan GATE 7th Floor, Event Space (21-1 Minamifujisawa, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa) Target: Kindergarten (middle year) to 4th grade elementary students Participation Fee: 1,000 JPY Organizer: meepa Inc.
Program Details: Four sessions are scheduled over four days, with three time slots offered per day: - Bath Salt Making: June 7, 2026 - Bookmark Making: June 13, 2026 - Kendama and Paper Airplane Building: June 21, 2026
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