Higashiyamato City Hall Unveils New Glass Art Created with 200 Local Children

Higashiyamato City held a 'Glass Art Project' workshop at its City Hall from March 20 to 22, 2026, involving approximately 200 children ranging from infants to teenagers. Participants added handprints and colorful paintings to a large window measuring 7m by 1.8m. Designed by local illustrator Yuki Nishimura, the art features local symbols like the Tamako intake tower and city character 'Umabee.' Intended as a 'time capsule' for the city's upcoming 60th anniversary, the masterpiece will decorate the City Hall lobby until 2030, allowing children to see their growth alongside the artwork.