Applications now open: Free invitation for monitors to the interactive Kenji Miyazawa Exhibition: “Gauche and the Mysterious Sound Quest”

The “Interactive Kenji Miyazawa Exhibition” is currently being held from Saturday, April 11 to Monday, November 23, 2026. As the fourth installment of this event, the Giant Maze Mission: “Gauche and the Mysterious Sound Quest” will make its debut on Saturday, June 27.
This maze, themed after “Gauche the Cellist,” is designed so that even small children can enjoy it together with an adult.

To commemorate the opening of this new section, we are offering a free invitation to 500 monitors for one day only on Saturday, June 27. Additionally, participants will receive a complimentary drink! We will provide a coin that can be used at designated vending machines within Makiba Park.

We are looking for participants who can experience at least one of the four events in the “Interactive Kenji Miyazawa Exhibition” and post about it on social media. We look forward to your application.

Invitation Date

Saturday, June 27, 2026 (Sat) *Reception hours: 9:00–12:00

Terms and Conditions of Application

(1) Those who can travel to Koiwai Farm on their own on Saturday, June 27.
　　*Transportation to the venue is at your own expense.
(2) Those who will post about the “Playable Kenji Miyazawa Exhibition” on their own social media accounts (Instagram, TikTok, X).
*Designated hashtags: #InteractiveKenjiMiyazawaExhibition #KoiwaiFarm

Facilities eligible for posting

(1) Puzzle Escape Game [Infiltration of The Restaurant of Many Orders]
A full-scale puzzle-solving game recommended for upper elementary school students through adults.
(2) Giant Maze Mission [Gauche and the Mysterious Sound Quest]
Recommended for ages 5 and up. Children under 5 can also enjoy it together with an adult.
(3) Music and Poetry Special Exhibition [Kenji Miyazawa and Beethoven]
Try reading the long poem “Koiwai Farm” while listening to Beethoven.
(4) Kenji’s World You Hear with Your Eyes [Kenji Miyazawa Onomatopoeia Exhibition]
An area where distinctive onomatopoeia is displayed as large-scale art installations.

Number of Invitees

500 people
*Family visits are also welcome.
Up to five people may apply per entry.
Please apply in the name of the person who will be posting on social media.
*Please refrain from submitting multiple applications.

How to apply

Please apply via the application form. Lottery results will be sent by email.

deadline

Monday, June 22

notification of election

Tuesday, June 23
*Results will be sent to your email address.

precautions

– Multiple applications from the same account are not permitted.
– Transportation costs to the venue are the responsibility of the participant.
– Applications from high school students or younger alone are not permitted.
– As this is an event that includes quiz elements, please refrain from posting answers or any content that would constitute spoilers.