Maxell to Host 'School' and 'Future' Themed Talk Event on June 10 (Wed) at Kuse ga aru Studio
Maxell Ltd. and the Private Shin-dome Elementary School Establishment Preparation Foundation will host a talk event themed on 'School' and 'Future' on June 10, 2026, at Maxell's 'Kuse ga aru Studio'. Featuring Kyoto City University of Arts President Toru Oyamada, the event will discuss school repurposing and the future of public education. Admission is free, no reservation is required, and capacity is 50.
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## Talk Event Announcement
Maxell Ltd. will host a talk event themed on 'School' and 'Future' on June 10 (Wed) at the 'Kuse ga aru Studio' within the Art & Technology Village Kyoto. Through this event, Maxell aims to go beyond the boundaries of enterprise, community, education, and art to create new value through exchanges with diverse players, striving for social contribution and corporate value enhancement.
The former 'Shin-dome Elementary School' in Kamou-cho, Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture, once served as a hub for the local community. Its closure was captured in Maxell’s 2007 documentary TV commercial, 'Zutto Zutto. Shin-dome Elementary School,' which resonated widely and raised questions about the impact of 'school closures' on local communities and the future.
Currently, a project is underway to 'reopen' the Shin-dome Elementary School. The goal is to redefine the school as a 'commons' (shared space), not just reopening it, but to generate new connections across learning, community, nature, economy, and generations, while inheriting regional landscapes and relationships for the future and exploring new forms of public education.
In this event, guests include Toru Oyamada, President of Kyoto City University of Arts, who is a native of Kamou, along with Shunsuke Ushida and Risa Furukawa, Co-Representatives of the Private Shin-dome Elementary School Establishment Preparation Foundation. They will engage in a dialogue about the future of schools moving from 'closing' to 'opening.' Diverse participants of all generations will gather at Maxell's open innovation hub, 'Kuse ga aru Studio,' to contemplate 'what is a school,' 'what is a community,' and 'what kind of future will we pass on to the next generation.'
### Event Overview
- Title: 20 Years After Filming 'The School Closes.' Shin-dome Elementary School Opens: The Future of Community and Learning
- Panelists: Toru Oyamada (President, Kyoto City University of Arts), Toshihiro Katsuki (Maxell), Shunsuke Ushida (Private Shin-dome Elementary School Establishment Preparation Foundation)
- Date/Time: June 10, 2026 (Wed) 19:00–20:30 (Doors open 18:30)
- Venue: Maxell 'Kuse ga aru Studio' (inside Art & Technology Village Kyoto)
- Fee: Free
- Participation: No prior reservation required; please join us on the day (Capacity: 50 people)
- Organizers: Maxell Ltd., Private Shin-dome Elementary School Establishment Preparation Foundation
Maxell Ltd. will host a talk event themed on 'School' and 'Future' on June 10 (Wed) at the 'Kuse ga aru Studio' within the Art & Technology Village Kyoto. Through this event, Maxell aims to go beyond the boundaries of enterprise, community, education, and art to create new value through exchanges with diverse players, striving for social contribution and corporate value enhancement.
The former 'Shin-dome Elementary School' in Kamou-cho, Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture, once served as a hub for the local community. Its closure was captured in Maxell’s 2007 documentary TV commercial, 'Zutto Zutto. Shin-dome Elementary School,' which resonated widely and raised questions about the impact of 'school closures' on local communities and the future.
Currently, a project is underway to 'reopen' the Shin-dome Elementary School. The goal is to redefine the school as a 'commons' (shared space), not just reopening it, but to generate new connections across learning, community, nature, economy, and generations, while inheriting regional landscapes and relationships for the future and exploring new forms of public education.
In this event, guests include Toru Oyamada, President of Kyoto City University of Arts, who is a native of Kamou, along with Shunsuke Ushida and Risa Furukawa, Co-Representatives of the Private Shin-dome Elementary School Establishment Preparation Foundation. They will engage in a dialogue about the future of schools moving from 'closing' to 'opening.' Diverse participants of all generations will gather at Maxell's open innovation hub, 'Kuse ga aru Studio,' to contemplate 'what is a school,' 'what is a community,' and 'what kind of future will we pass on to the next generation.'
### Event Overview
- Title: 20 Years After Filming 'The School Closes.' Shin-dome Elementary School Opens: The Future of Community and Learning
- Panelists: Toru Oyamada (President, Kyoto City University of Arts), Toshihiro Katsuki (Maxell), Shunsuke Ushida (Private Shin-dome Elementary School Establishment Preparation Foundation)
- Date/Time: June 10, 2026 (Wed) 19:00–20:30 (Doors open 18:30)
- Venue: Maxell 'Kuse ga aru Studio' (inside Art & Technology Village Kyoto)
- Fee: Free
- Participation: No prior reservation required; please join us on the day (Capacity: 50 people)
- Organizers: Maxell Ltd., Private Shin-dome Elementary School Establishment Preparation Foundation
FAQ
イベントの開催日時はいつですか？
2026年6月10日(水) 19:00～20:30 (18:30開場)です。
イベントの会場はどこですか？
京都府大山崎町のアート&テクノロジー・ヴィレッジ京都内にある、マクセル「クセがあるスタジオ」です。
イベントの参加費用と申し込み方法は？
参加費用は無料です。事前申し込みは不要で、当日現地にてご参加いただけます（定員50名）。
今回のトークイベントのテーマは何ですか？
「学校」と「未来」をテーマに、閉校した学校の再定義や新しい公教育のあり方について議論します。
ゲストパネリストは誰ですか？
京都市立芸術大学学長の小山田徹氏、マクセルの香月俊裕氏、私立新留小学校設立準備財団共同代表の丑田俊輔氏です。