[1st Anniversary Celebration at the University's Open Co-creation Facility!] ComoNe to Host 'Komo no Ichi #04' on July 3rd (Fri) and 4th (Sat)

## About Komo no Ichi #04

This is a 'trade fair' held every three months to open up ComoNe's activities to the public. Diverse visitors, including students, researchers, creators, children, and local residents, will mingle and engage with content for two days to experience 'future co-creation.'

Key features of Komo no Ichi #04 include:

- A festival event where generations, from children to researchers, can experience the 'intersection of curiosity.'
- An all-weather sports festival utilizing the spacious 7,000-square-meter facility.
- Project presentations from over 30 ComoNe-based initiatives, offering a glimpse of the 'future of the ordinary.'
- Next-generation research experience 'ComoNe Academia' and workshops on learning and creation, such as Washi dyeing.
- More than 30 contents, including food trucks, art exhibitions, and hands-on workshops, to enjoy all day long.

## Highlights of Komo no Ichi #04

### Common Nexus Project Presentations
Over 60 projects have been created and active at ComoNe over the past year. To mark the first anniversary, more than 30 projects, including new activities, will present their explorations.

Date & Time: July 3rd (Fri) 17:00 - 20:30
Location: Main Staircase

### ComoNe Academia: 'Why Do They Act That Way? Insect Behavior and Brain Mechanisms'
ComoNe Academia is an educational program for the next generation based on university research. We will think together about the brain mechanisms behind the surprising behaviors of insects.

Time: July 4th (Sat) 10:30 - 12:00
Location: LOAM HALL

### ComoNe Tour SPECIAL
In addition to the standard facility tour, there will be a 'ComoNe Program Version' to view exhibitions through dialogue, and a 'Nenone Program Version' introducing activities and events.

Time: July 4th (Sat) Held as needed
Location: INFORMATION (Meeting point)

### Washi Dyeing & Handkerchief Shibori Workshop
Workshop by Aya Osuga, a shibori tie-dyeing artisan from Arimatsu and Narumi.

Time: July 4th (Sat) 10:30 - 16:00
Location: In front of INFORMATION

### ComoNe Program #02 -Hello Human!- Exhibition & Audio Games
15 interactive works will be displayed.

Time: July 3rd (Fri) & 4th (Sat) Permanent
Location: PASSAGE/GALLERY

There will also be other activities including interactive art exhibitions by researchers and artists, ComoNe Radio, and a workshop by the Nagoya University Lego Club.

## Event Overview
Date & Time: July 3rd (Fri) 17:00 - 21:00, July 4th (Sat) 10:30 - 18:00
Location: Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, Common Nexus (Directly connected to Nagoya University Station, Meijo Line)
Admission: Free