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The content for the Kids' Workshop has been decided

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2015.10.26

The content for the Kids' Workshop has been decided

In the "Kids' Workshop", we have programs lined up for children who will lead the next generation. Kids will learn the importance of the environment, interest in crafting things, and the future of cars and society, through hands-on programs at the Kids' Workshops.


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NISSAN WAKUWAKU ECO-SCHOOL

Organizer: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

The "Nissan Eco School" will be conducted as a way to teach children who will lead the next generation, about the current environmental situation and the environmental technologies of the automotive industry. The aim is to provide environmental consciousness to help children become more interested in science. Explanations of global warming, the energy crisis, and why automakers decided to make electric vehicles will be presented. Afterwards, children will conduct experiments to create and store energy, and power an EV kit car.


Date:Saturday, October 31 - Sunday, November 1, 2015
1st Session 11:00 - 11:30
2nd Session 12:00 - 12:30
3rd Session 14:00 - 14:30
4th Session 15:00 - 15:30

Venue:Tokyo Big Sight Conference Tower 1F Conference Room (102)

Capacity:30 people per session

Participation Requirements:Aimed at 4th to 6th grade students
*Only children can participate
*Only 1 accompanying adult is permitted
*Children under 4th grade can participate with an accompanying adult

Registration: Pre-registration *Visitors who purchase admission tickets with participation ticket
If there are openings on the day of the event, participants will be chosen on a first come, first serve basis.

Build Your Own Car Model

Organizer: TOOLS INT'L Corp.

"Create a one of a kind car model with industrial clay!" With the help of professional car modelers, create an original car model with your family using "industrial clay" which is used in actual car design.


Date:Saturday Oct. 31; Sunday, Nov. 1; Tuesday/Holiday, Nov. 3; Saturday, Nov. 7; Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015
1st Session 11:00 - 13:00
2nd Session 14:30 - 16:30

Venue: Special event space within SMART MOBILTY CITY 2015 (West Hall 4)

Capacity: 10 people per session

Participation Requirements: for children in elementary school *must be accompanied by an adult

Registration: on site on a first-come, first-served basis

Let's make a wooden car driven by a Mabuchi motor!

Organizer: Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd.

Work together as a family to create a wooden car that moves with a motor. There are no difficult steps such as soldering or cutting out parts with scissors. Instead, use double-sided tape, wood screws, drills and screwdrivers, making it easy for anyone to join.


Date:Saturday Oct. 31; Sunday, Nov. 1; Saturday, Nov. 7; Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015
1st Session: 10:00 - 11:00
2nd Session: 11:20 - 11:50
3rd Session: 13:30 - 14:00

Venue:Special event space within SMART MOBILITY CITY 2015 (West Hall 4)

Capacity:10 people per session

Participation Requirements:for children below 6th grade *must be accompanied by an adult

Registration: on site on a first-come, first-served basis