Event Announcement

Hello from Sarukuma! We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new event coming this summer ♩
Designed with summer vacation in mind, this event is packed with fun activities for little ones and refreshing experiences for the hardworking moms who deserve a break. Just by stopping by, you’ll feel like you’ve gained something special!

The event is called “Mama & Baby” (ママベビ).
We’ve prepared lots of helpful parenting information too.
We’d love to see as many families as possible drop by!

Event Schedule

《Schedule》*Subject to change.
10:00 — Opening Ceremony (STUDIO W/Dance site Lee)
10:15 — Picture Books & Songs Time (with Fu-chan)
10:45 — Rolling-Over & Toddling Race begins
11:00 — Crawling Race begins
The water play area opens from 11:00 ♩

《Admission》Free
*For the Rolling-Over & Toddling Race and the Crawling Race, please see the application section below.

How to Apply

Watching energetic babies giving it their all is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Every participating baby will also receive a wonderful participation gift!

To sign up, please
apply through this form.

After the races, feel free to enjoy shopping at the flea market and food trucks, or have lunch indoors! (The free space at Mashiki Town Hall is also available.)
Since this event is centered around babies, you don’t have to participate in everything, and same-day cancellations are perfectly fine ♪ Please join in at your own child’s pace ♫

Date & Venue

Thursday, July 24, 2025, 10:00–14:00 (held in light rain)
Venue: Mashiki Town Reconstruction Community Center “Nijiiro” (Free admission)
Address: 702 Miyazono, Mashiki Town, Kumamoto Prefecture
Parking: Free parking available (*Please refer to the image)

Opened in 2022, this facility is fully equipped with diaper-changing stations, nursing rooms, a hot water station, and barefoot-friendly event spaces — everything moms and babies need for a comfortable visit.

List of Vendors

《Indoor Vendors》
・Menard Facial Salon Rikigo Usuba Branch (free makeup advice)
・pearl.Radiant (flea market)
・Green Co-op (soft-serve ice cream samples, baby food samples)
・Financial Planner (free consultations on education funds, handprint or two-shot photo gift)
・Cocomaro (ear acupressure)
・Second Base (bread sales)

《Food Trucks》*In front of the Earthquake Memorial Park
・olive cafe (Akaushi beef curry, long fries, ice cream parfaits)
・Ikayaki Johnny (press-style grilled squid)
・Onpu (tapioca drinks, fruit soda, shaved ice)

We’ve prepared plenty of helpful parenting tips and delicious food for everyone to enjoy.
Feel free to come just for the baby races if you’d like! Bring your siblings along too and make this a refreshing summer-vacation outing ♩
We can’t wait to see you!

A Few Requests

・Please return your trash to the shop where you made your purchase, or take it home with you.
・Please refrain from contacting the venue directly. For inquiries, please reach out via the Sarukuma blog or our social media accounts.
・The event may be canceled depending on weather and other conditions. The latest updates will be posted on our blog and social media.

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