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April 1, 2015
EVENT | BUKATSUDO to Host Lectures and Workshops
EVENT | Where Adult Clubs Are Born: A Community Share Space
BUKATSUDO Hosts Lectures and Workshops
BUKATSUDO, a facility with the concept of “a community share space where adult clubs are born,” will hold a series of lectures and workshops featuring prominent figures from various fields, in anticipation of its grand opening in October. These events aim to offer experiences that enrich daily life and provide opportunities for new “clubs” to begin.
Text by WATANABE Reiko (OPENERS)
From Series Lectures on Music, Books, and Cooking to One-Day Workshops
BUKATSUDO is a share space born from the concept of “a community share space where adult clubs are born,” located in the former shipyard dock of Minato-Mirai, Yokohama, within the historically significant "Yokohama Landmark Tower Dockyard Garden (National Important Cultural Property)." Livita Co., Ltd. is the project owner, responsible for planning, production, and operation. This public-private partnership project contributes to the realization of Yokohama City's cultural and artistic city initiatives as part of the "Dockyard Garden Utilization Project" promoted by the Yokohama Arts Foundation.
The name "BUKATSUDO" incorporates the meanings of "movement" (動), "path" (道), and "DO," as well as "hall" (堂), signifying a place where people gather. The space aims to be a hub where hobbies that enrich daily life and activities that enrich the city (i.e., "clubs") are born and set in motion.
In anticipation of the grand opening in October, BUKATSUDO will host lectures and workshops from late August through September, designed to spark the formation of future "clubs." Featuring prominent figures from various fields as instructors, these events will focus on themes such as "music," "books," and "food," aiming to broadly engage individuals interested in BUKATSUDO.
Music Curation Course: Crafting the Atmosphere (5 Sessions)
Instructor | Kenichi Aono (Creative Director, BEAMS RECORDS)
Dates | August 28 (Thu), September 4 (Thu), September 11 (Thu), September 18 (Thu), September 25 (Thu)
Time | 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Fee | ¥28,000
How to Apply | Advance registration via HP (http://senkyoku-1.peatix.com/)
This five-session course, led by Kenichi Aono, Creative Director at BEAMS, explores the theme, "How should music be in spaces, particularly in retail and public environments?" Through the act of "curation," the course delves into selecting in-store background music as part of visual merchandising, and understanding the images music evokes to find its "right place." It aims to foster a beautiful relationship between space, music, and visitors.
The Future of Bookstores Course (5 Sessions)
Instructor | Shintaro Uchiyama (NUMABOOKS, B&B, BUKATSUDO)
Dates | August 30 (Sat), September 6 (Sat), September 13 (Sat), September 27 (Sat), October 4 (Sat)
Time | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fee | ¥28,000
How to Apply | Advance registration via HP (http://honya-1.peatix.com/)
This five-session course, led by Shintaro Uchiyama of NUMABOOKS, is designed for a wide audience, from those with a casual interest in "doing something fun related to books in their spare time" to individuals with the concrete goal of "opening a bookstore in a few years and seeking information and connections." While lecturing on the current book industry landscape, the course supports participants in taking their first steps toward realizing their individual visions of a "bookstore" by presenting concrete examples.
Tomoko Kurihara's "Learn to Gut and Cook Horse Mackerel"
Instructor | Tomoko Kurihara (Chef)
Date | Saturday, August 30
Time | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fee | ¥8,640
How to Apply | Advance registration via HP (http://peatix.com/event/44747)
This is BUKATSUDO's first cooking class, led by Tomoko Kurihara, a chef who also works at "Saito Suisan" in Tsukiji. Participants will learn how to gut and cook horse mackerel. Suitable for complete beginners and those who wish to learn the proper technique, this class offers practical skills in fish preparation. The prepared dishes will be served as lunch for participants, and any leftovers can be taken home.
"(Tentative) BUKATSUDO Coffee Course" (4 Sessions) *Starting late September
This four-session course is designed for those interested in the recent coffee scene, including new-style coffee stands focusing on beans and roasting, individuals who have started home drip coffee, and those whose hobby is visiting cafes and coffee shops. It offers a comprehensive learning experience, covering bean knowledge through cupping and roaster visits, exploration of various brewing methods, and lectures on the coffee industry. A workshop to produce an original blend for BUKATSUDO's coffee stand is also planned for the final session.
*Details will be announced sequentially on the HP (http://bukatsu-do.jp).
BUKATSUDO
Venue | B1F, Yokohama Landmark Tower Dockyard Garden, 2-2-1 Minato-Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama
Area | 817 sq m (247 tsubo)
Facility Use | Rental space (studio, shared kitchen, atelier, meeting rooms, etc.), members-only work lounge, rental club rooms, coffee stand, rental lockers/storage
Business Hours | Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Sat, Sun, Holidays 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Closed during summer and New Year holidays)
http://bukatsu-do.jp