Kids and Adults Become 'Apprentice Craftsmen': Experiential Event 'Machipro Town BIRTH DAY' Connects Local Factories and Fans
SessionCrew Inc., OYASSAN&CO., and Takagi Building Co., Ltd. will co-host the experiential event 'Machipro Town BIRTH DAY' on June 14, 2026, in Azabu Juban, Tokyo. Local factories from nationwide will gather to offer manufacturing experiences.
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SessionCrew Inc. (Headquarters: Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture; CEO: Kenshiro Tanaka), which provides branding and PR support centered on corporate and individual 'empathy,' will co-host the experiential event 'Machipro Town BIRTH DAY' on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Azabu Juban, Tokyo. The event is operated jointly with OYASSAN&CO. (Representative: Minoru Kurihara) under the 'Machipro Town' community that connects local factories and fans, in collaboration with the community space 'BIRTH LAB' operated by Takagi Building Co., Ltd.
Registration URL: https://peatix.com/event/4975158/view
This Year's Concept is 'Local Factory Circus'
- Local factories from all over the country gather! Experience local factories with diverse enjoyment spreading like a traveling circus -
The previous event was held in December 2025. This time, the workshop content will be further enriched, evolving into a format where more people, including children, can participate. Participants will become 'apprentices' to local factory craftsmen gathered from across the country, enjoying factory experiences using real materials and tools.
Event Features
1. Experience Design as an 'Apprentice Craftsman'
Participants are not mere visitors but participate in each workshop as 'apprentices' learning from local factory craftsmen. They can experience the reality of manufacturing while touching actual processes and materials.
2. Diverse Workshops by Local Factories Nationwide
Multiple local factories and creators will participate, providing diverse experiences such as metalworking, assembly, design, and sound making.
3. Community Formation Originating from the 'Joy of Making'
This event goes beyond being just a place for experiences; it serves as a venue that generates opportunities for new relationships and co-creation through the intersection of local factories, creators, and fans.
Event Overview
Event Name: Machipro Town BIRTH DAY
Date & Time: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 13:00 - 17:00
Location: BIRTH LAB (Address: 2-20-7 Azabu Juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Registration: https://peatix.com/event/4975158/view
Remarks
Participation Fee: Free admission (some workshops require a fee)
Target Audience: Broad participation from children to adults. Children of elementary school age or younger must be accompanied by a guardian.
Co-hosts: Machipro Town / BIRTH LAB (Takagi Building Co., Ltd.)
Workshop Introductions for the Day (Examples)
- Learn from a craftsman and make a one-of-a-kind kaleidoscope!
Kanakubo Seisakusho (Saitama)
Take on the challenge of making a kaleidoscope using genuine parts from a local factory! Freely combine screws, gears, and color beads to design your own 'world of light.' You can take your finished creation home!
- Cute bird calls! Bird call making experience
Ohtaka Seisakusho (Kanagawa)
Cut wood, drill holes, sand, turn screws, and tie strings. Create an original bird call using tools together with a craftsman. When you turn it around, it makes a sound like a real bird! You can take your finished creation home!
- Make it in your favorite color! Carabiner assembly experience
Maruhachi Kasei (Aichi)
Choose parts in your favorite colors and assemble a clip with a carabiner! Cut out parts with nippers and experience how a spring works. You can also select parts that glow in the dark. It is a 'product making experience' where you even pack it yourself at the end.
- Metal carabiner keychain made with color parts
Kurihara Seiki / OYASSAN&CO. (Saitama)
Choose your favorite colors and combine them! Create an original carabiner keychain by combining colorful metal parts. It is a simple yet profound manufacturing experience.
- Apprentice designer experience! Metal keychain making
Manabu Design (Tokyo)
Choose your favorite shaped metal parts and have your name engraved via laser processing. As a finishing touch, you can also enjoy decorating it with stickers.
Become a designer and make the only original keychain in the world!
Organizer's Comment
Kenshiro Tanaka, SessionCrew Inc.
Aiming to be a 'theme park of manufacturing' since the last event, we held this as an experiential event centered on workshops. Seeing so many people, from adults to children, immersed in the 'joy of making,' this initiative is a valuable opp
Registration URL: https://peatix.com/event/4975158/view
This Year's Concept is 'Local Factory Circus'
- Local factories from all over the country gather! Experience local factories with diverse enjoyment spreading like a traveling circus -
The previous event was held in December 2025. This time, the workshop content will be further enriched, evolving into a format where more people, including children, can participate. Participants will become 'apprentices' to local factory craftsmen gathered from across the country, enjoying factory experiences using real materials and tools.
Event Features
1. Experience Design as an 'Apprentice Craftsman'
Participants are not mere visitors but participate in each workshop as 'apprentices' learning from local factory craftsmen. They can experience the reality of manufacturing while touching actual processes and materials.
2. Diverse Workshops by Local Factories Nationwide
Multiple local factories and creators will participate, providing diverse experiences such as metalworking, assembly, design, and sound making.
3. Community Formation Originating from the 'Joy of Making'
This event goes beyond being just a place for experiences; it serves as a venue that generates opportunities for new relationships and co-creation through the intersection of local factories, creators, and fans.
Event Overview
Event Name: Machipro Town BIRTH DAY
Date & Time: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 13:00 - 17:00
Location: BIRTH LAB (Address: 2-20-7 Azabu Juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Registration: https://peatix.com/event/4975158/view
Remarks
Participation Fee: Free admission (some workshops require a fee)
Target Audience: Broad participation from children to adults. Children of elementary school age or younger must be accompanied by a guardian.
Co-hosts: Machipro Town / BIRTH LAB (Takagi Building Co., Ltd.)
Workshop Introductions for the Day (Examples)
- Learn from a craftsman and make a one-of-a-kind kaleidoscope!
Kanakubo Seisakusho (Saitama)
Take on the challenge of making a kaleidoscope using genuine parts from a local factory! Freely combine screws, gears, and color beads to design your own 'world of light.' You can take your finished creation home!
- Cute bird calls! Bird call making experience
Ohtaka Seisakusho (Kanagawa)
Cut wood, drill holes, sand, turn screws, and tie strings. Create an original bird call using tools together with a craftsman. When you turn it around, it makes a sound like a real bird! You can take your finished creation home!
- Make it in your favorite color! Carabiner assembly experience
Maruhachi Kasei (Aichi)
Choose parts in your favorite colors and assemble a clip with a carabiner! Cut out parts with nippers and experience how a spring works. You can also select parts that glow in the dark. It is a 'product making experience' where you even pack it yourself at the end.
- Metal carabiner keychain made with color parts
Kurihara Seiki / OYASSAN&CO. (Saitama)
Choose your favorite colors and combine them! Create an original carabiner keychain by combining colorful metal parts. It is a simple yet profound manufacturing experience.
- Apprentice designer experience! Metal keychain making
Manabu Design (Tokyo)
Choose your favorite shaped metal parts and have your name engraved via laser processing. As a finishing touch, you can also enjoy decorating it with stickers.
Become a designer and make the only original keychain in the world!
Organizer's Comment
Kenshiro Tanaka, SessionCrew Inc.
Aiming to be a 'theme park of manufacturing' since the last event, we held this as an experiential event centered on workshops. Seeing so many people, from adults to children, immersed in the 'joy of making,' this initiative is a valuable opp
FAQ
What is the concept of Machipro Town BIRTH DAY?
The concept is 'Local Factory Circus,' bringing together local factories from across the country to offer diverse and enjoyable manufacturing experiences.
What characterizes the experience at the event?
Participants are not just visitors but act as 'apprentices' to local factory craftsmen, interacting with real processes and materials.
Who can participate?
Anyone from children to adults can participate. Children in elementary school or younger must be accompanied by a guardian.