Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido, and the SOLIZE Group will hold an interactive event on 31 October 2026 to introduce children to the appeal of making things. The event will take place at the Rural Environment Improvement Center Hall in Higashikawa Town, with free admission.
Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido, and the SOLIZE Group will hold the interactive event “Super-Modified Monsters in Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido” from 10:00 to 17:30 on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with the aim of nurturing the engineers of the future. The event will be held at the Higashikawa Town Rural Environment Improvement Center Hall in Hokkaido and organized by Higashikawa Town and the SOLIZE Group.
The event aims to spark children’s interest in making things and technology through exhibits and explanations of monsters embodying engineers’ ingenuity, workshops, and networking activities.
Supporting organizations include Sライズ, Sズキ, H立建機, and Rコー. Participatory activities, including workshops using 3D printers and explanations of the monsters, are also planned. Admission is free, and the event is expected to create a new opportunity for interaction connecting the local community with companies and engineers.
Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido, and the SOLIZE Group entered into an official partnership agreement in October 2024. They have positioned this event as part of their efforts to promote the sustainable development of the local community by harnessing the power of digital manufacturing.