Ko-Ko-Kono KOSHI Kasumiso Hiroba Activity Report: 17th Parent-Child Gathering
2025.08.22

August Highlights
On August 20th, we hosted another session of “Kasumiso Hiroba,” the parent-child gathering space born from Sarukuma!
@sarukoukumamoto
This time, we welcomed “Egao no Tamatebako” (Smile Treasure Box) for a delightful puppet show and magic performance! ♬
@smile.tamatebako
The little ones watched with such focused, adorable expressions, and the moms were just as captivated! ♡
We were also thrilled to welcome the “Ningyogeki Himawari” puppet troupe from Kikuyo Town!
Everyone was glued to the puppy characters and the magical “water of youth” story!
The much-anticipated magic show featured everything from gentle, giggle-inducing tricks to mind-bending illusions that had both moms and kids leaning in with wide eyes!
At the end, our beloved Tama-chan made another appearance this year, and a long line formed for photo opportunities! ♡
Thank you so much for another wonderful performance!
After the magic show, the team from Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance joined us with autonomic nervous system check-ups and a fun candy lottery!
For moms who looked a little stressed, they offered kind words like “Take it easy today, don’t push yourself,” which brought warm smiles to everyone’s faces ♩
Since it was during summer vacation, many moms came along with their older kids too. We hope it became a special little summer memory for everyone! ♡
Once again, Yusui Hoikuen Toyooka (Yusui Toyooka Nursery) generously lent us a height/weight scale and a variety of toys.
Thank you so much for your continued support!
@toyookayusui
Website: https://yusui.ed.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toyookayusui/
Next Event Registration
Our next event is on Wednesday, September 17th!
Pop your little one into a baby carrier and sway along to the rhythm—it’s Baby Dance time!
You can experience this at an unbeatable price only at Kasumiso Hiroba ♬
@babydancekumamoto
To join us in September, register here ↓
https://forms.gle/zJZCbcNJJLaE2CQy9
We also announce events on the Kasumiso Hiroba Instagram!
Ko-Ko-Kono KOSHI Instagram
Same-day cancellations and coming/leaving mid-event are absolutely fine!
Parking: Free
Restrooms: Western-style, no baby guards, multipurpose room with diaper-changing station
Breastfeeding is welcome!
If you need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Whether you live in Koshi City or not, whether you have a baby or not—everyone is welcome to join!
Crying, running around, arriving late, leaving early—it’s all OK!
Kids will be kids, and that’s perfectly fine!
While we use an advance registration system, we’ve recently been getting many people on the waitlist, so if your plans change, please contact us via DM on this account.
Sponsor Companies
Starting this fiscal year, “Kasumiso Hiroba” is welcoming sponsor companies to support our activities!
For details, please feel free to send us a DM via the Kasumiso Hiroba Instagram.



Cooperation
Yusui Hoikuen Toyooka (Yusui Toyooka Nursery)
Website: https://yusui.ed.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toyookayusui/
Each month, the principal of “Yusui Hoikuen Toyooka” joins us at the event.
They kindly lend us tools, toys, and the height/weight scale we use during our activities.
The principal happily answers questions about choosing a nursery, and even shares insights for those wondering what it’s like to work at a nursery.
During activities, you might just find a baby has snuggled into the principal’s lap! lol
The principal is incredibly approachable, so please feel free to strike up a conversation (^^)
About the Organizers
This is a parent-child gathering space in Koshi City, but you don’t need to be a Koshi resident or have a baby to participate!
Our hope is that moms and children can have a place to chat and join in activities, finding a moment of relief and connection.
The event is run by active moms in Kumamoto who want to make parenting more fun.
◆ “Riri-san” experienced isolated parenting after a job-related move and is determined to help other moms avoid the same loneliness.
She shares family-friendly outing tips on her parenting account.
The lovely photos of Kasumiso Hiroba are also taken by Riri-san.
https://www.instagram.com/mama.riri_travel/
◆ Noda from NPO Sarukou Kumamoto. She organizes family-friendly events and parenting support across the prefecture, all to bring more smiles to moms and children.
We strive to create events where even those coming alone can feel comfortable and at ease.
Same-day cancellations due to your child’s illness are completely fine! Please feel free to apply.
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