Iwami Ginzan Town Revitalization Library Festival 2026 to be Held on July 18 (Sat.) and 19 (Sun.) [University of Shimane]

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The Hirai Seminar and Nishijima Seminar (2nd to 4th year students) of the Regional Policy Department's Community Development Course at the University of Shimane, Hamada Campus, will hold the "Iwami Ginzan Town Revitalization Library Festival 2026" as part of their practical learning through interaction with local residents. This event is an initiative where students themselves plan and manage the festival, creating a space for intergenerational exchange between university students and local residents. Aiming to create local vibrancy and revitalize the community, the students will implement projects utilizing their unique ideas. Last year's "Iwami Ginzan Town Revitalization Library Festival 2025" attracted over 300 visitors, fostering many smiles and interactions. This year, the event will be held as an opportunity for students to practice vibrant community development together with local residents.

"Iwami Ginzan Town Revitalization Library Festival 2026"

<Date & Time> July 18 (Sat.) and 19 (Sun.), 2026, both days from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

<Location> Iwami Ginzan Town Revitalization Library (94 Ha Omori-cho, Oda City, Shimane Prefecture, 694-0305)

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Food Stall Corner

Character shaved ice, churros, yakisoba, takoyaki, baby castella, lassi,

charcoal-grilled hamburger

Water Play Corner

Candle scooping, yo-yo fishing, puni puni crush, bamboo water gun play

Picture Book Cave Corner

Sparkling Picture Book Cave Grand Adventure Special (An exploration quiz themed around picture books)

Workshops

Make your own sparkling candle, Bamboo water gun making together

Student Experience Presentation

"I Like This Pottery" (An initiative where students experience Shimane crafts by using pottery from Ushideshi Kiln)

AI Picture Book Exhibition

Local folk tales will be turned into picture books using AI and exhibited in the gallery.

Used Book Sale

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Scenes from last year 1 Scenes from last year 2 Scenes from last year 3

About the Iwami Ginzan Town Revitalization Library

This facility is a "slightly unusual library" created by Nakamura Brace Co., Ltd. and the University of Shimane. It was born from the desire of Mr. Toshiro Nakamura, Chairman of Nakamura Brace Co., Ltd., a local manufacturer and seller of prosthetic and orthotic devices, to "create a place for learning in the community and energize the town with student activities," which resonated with the University of Shimane's philosophy of "growing together with the community." Under a partnership agreement, the former Matsubara residence was renovated as part of Nakamura Brace Co., Ltd.'s traditional house regeneration project, and the facility is operated by the University of Shimane.

Iwami Ginzan Town Revitalization Library Andon Room

It is not merely a satellite campus used only by the university, but a library cafe and co-working space that can be used by local residents and tourists. The facility is equipped with bookshelves (approx. 200 picture books, approx. 200 general books), a cafe, a co-working space, a meeting lounge, a gallery, a pool, and seminar spaces.

The act of students planning and managing the events is itself considered a learning opportunity. The facility is open free of charge from Thursday to Sunday (the university uses it from Monday to Wednesday), offering food and drinks at the cafe, as well as a paid co-working space and a gallery where student-planned exhibitions are held.

Click here for the Iwami Ginzan Town Revitalization Library HP

[Contact Information]

University of Shimane, General Affairs Department, Planning and Coordination Division

TEL: 0855-24-2201 / Mail: kikaku◎u-shimane.ac.jp (Weekdays 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM)

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