Fields, Ocean, and Paper Planes in June

RESEARCH VISIT |Canadian Centre for Architecture(CCA)

Date: 5 June
Location: SHIBAURA HOUSE @1F

Theme: Exploring the Connection Between People and Place

This month, SHIBAURA HOUSE welcomed an international delegation from the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA). The visit began with a boat tour through Tokyo Bay, offering insights into the relationship between urban infrastructure and natural landscapes.

Back at SHIBAURA HOUSE, nine researchers from around the world presented their work on themes such as land use, post-ruin regeneration, river histories, and migration. The event concluded with a tour of our building, where guests engaged with our open design and community-centered philosophy. It was a meaningful exchange of ideas at the intersection of architecture, society, and space.

OUTDOOR EVENT | Rice planting

Date:8th,June
Location: Ome 

This year, all of Japanese are face with rice prices becomes higher than before, ancient rice from government storage, and empty supermarket for rice…basics on this social background, this year’s rice planting experience has become more meaningful and precious than ever.

On June 8, 24 participants from 14 families gathered in Ome for our annual rice planting event with SHIBAURA HOUSE. Blessed with a cool, rainy day which was perfect for planting, we worked together thoughtfully prepared by a local farmer. SHIBAURA HOUSE members guided everyone through the process as we planted Kinuhikari rice, and thanks to the refreshing weather, the field was nearly finished before lunch. Children laughed and played in the mud, while adults enjoyed the rare chance to connect with nature. The rice we planted will be harvested in this fall and enjoyed as mochi for next New Year, truly thanks to everyone who joined the event with us, with a delicious reminder of our shared effort and the joy of growing food together.

EVENT | Moon Kitchen

Date: 2，9，16，30th June
Location: SHIBAURA HOUSE @1F

Moon Kitchen in June,A Month of Creativity and Connection

This month, Moon Kitchen came alive with summer energy!

Week 1: Our young artists turned SHIBAURA HOUSE’s glass walls into magical canvases, filling the space with joy and imagination.

Week 2: The “Paper Airplane World Cup” took off! Kids built super-flying planes with special origami paper, and even international guests joined the fun. The day ended with dancing and a refreshing menu of kale rice balls, soup, and fresh juice.

Week 3: We launched a call for new volunteers to help carry Moon Kitchen’s spirit forward.

Week 4: Children became “Japanese teachers” for overseas guests, sharing smiles through simple words. The kitchen turned into a cozy storytelling space, filled with ice cream, picture books, and laughter.

EVENT | Taiwanese Rice Ball,A Sweet Bite to End June with Warmth

Date: 20th June
Location: SHIBAURA HOUSE @1F

To wrap up June on a heartfelt note, we hosted a Taiwanese rice ball tasting featuring a very special creation: a sweet rice ball infused with aged Matsu rice wine and red yeast paste, delicately blended into sweet bean paste. Lightly sweet with a hint of aroma from the wine, each bite felt like a gentle journey back to the distant, sea-bound island of Matsu.At SHIBAURA HOUSE, guests enjoyed these unique rice balls while listening to stories from Taiwanese friends about life on the remote island. With a glass of island-brewed beer in hand and tales of wind, fog, and a once-militarized coastline in the air, taste and memory came together, evoking vivid scenes of Matsu’s past.It was more than just a tasting, it was a softly spoken story about home, shared through food, drink, and quiet conversation.