[Azamino Citizens Gallery] Enjoying Life for Two Days: "Sign Language Everywhere Day - Market Open to Living" to be Held
Azamino Citizens Gallery and "Meme Gashi Kobo" will co-host a market event called "Sign Language Everywhere Day" on June 6-7, 2026, aimed at fostering natural interactions between deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing people.
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On June 6 (Sat) and 7 (Sun), 2026, the Azamino Citizens Gallery in Aoba Ward will collaborate with the locally renowned "Meme Gashi Kobo" to host the "Sign Language Everywhere Day - Market Open to Living" event.
Individualized goods, everyday meals, and snacks will be sold outdoors and in the lobby. Visitors can also enjoy workshops and sign language storytelling in the atelier and lounge. The event aims to create a place where anyone can drop in and interact naturally through diverse communication methods like sign language, writing, and gestures, allowing people to experience an 'open life' connected through culture.
"Meme Gashi Kobo," located in Kakinokidai, Aoba Ward, expresses a unique worldview based on the concept of "exciting sweets for eyes and hands," infused with the essence of sign language. Owner and deaf artisan Hosana Ito carefully handcrafts seasonal Western and Japanese sweets using locally sourced or domestic ingredients that children can eat with peace of mind.
At the market, a wide variety of shops from across the country will gather, offering items such as coffee, tacos, Taiwanese braised pork rice (Lu Rou Fan), baked goods, Japanese sweets, illustrations, picture books, and miscellaneous goods.
[Date] June 6 (Sat) and 7 (Sun), 2026, 10:30–16:00
[Venue] Azamino Citizens Gallery, 1st Floor Entrance Lobby and Outdoors
[Organizers] Meme Lab Co., Ltd., Azamino Citizens Gallery (Yokohama Arts Foundation)
[Co-organizers] Yokohama Northern Gender Equality Center (Yokohama Women’s Association for Communication and Networking)
Individualized goods, everyday meals, and snacks will be sold outdoors and in the lobby. Visitors can also enjoy workshops and sign language storytelling in the atelier and lounge. The event aims to create a place where anyone can drop in and interact naturally through diverse communication methods like sign language, writing, and gestures, allowing people to experience an 'open life' connected through culture.
"Meme Gashi Kobo," located in Kakinokidai, Aoba Ward, expresses a unique worldview based on the concept of "exciting sweets for eyes and hands," infused with the essence of sign language. Owner and deaf artisan Hosana Ito carefully handcrafts seasonal Western and Japanese sweets using locally sourced or domestic ingredients that children can eat with peace of mind.
At the market, a wide variety of shops from across the country will gather, offering items such as coffee, tacos, Taiwanese braised pork rice (Lu Rou Fan), baked goods, Japanese sweets, illustrations, picture books, and miscellaneous goods.
[Date] June 6 (Sat) and 7 (Sun), 2026, 10:30–16:00
[Venue] Azamino Citizens Gallery, 1st Floor Entrance Lobby and Outdoors
[Organizers] Meme Lab Co., Ltd., Azamino Citizens Gallery (Yokohama Arts Foundation)
[Co-organizers] Yokohama Northern Gender Equality Center (Yokohama Women’s Association for Communication and Networking)
FAQ
Can I enjoy the event even if I don't know sign language?
Yes, we encourage communication through gestures and writing as well, making the event accessible for everyone.
Do I need a reservation for workshops?
It depends on the program; some require advance booking while others are open for walk-ins.
Is admission free?
Entry to the venue is free, but there are fees for some workshops and items sold at the market.