It looks like “Learning About the SDGs Through Sushi,” a class for elementary school students presented by conveyor-belt sushi chain Kura Sushi, will be held on Thursday, July 23, at the Main Building of Ashiya Civic Center in Narihira-cho, along the Ashiya River.
(Information provided by Komitan)
Summer Vacation Kids’ Class: “Learning About the SDGs Through Sushi”
When is it?
Thursday, July 23, 2026
・Morning session: 11:00–11:45
・Afternoon session: 13:00–13:45
Where is it?
Main Building of Ashiya Civic Center, Room 301
Here it is on the map ↓
The address is 8-24 Narihira-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo.
What will participants do?
It’s an outreach class focused on learning about the SDGs, jointly developed by Kura Sushi and Gakken. Using sushi as a familiar starting point, everyone will work together to think about solutions to issues facing the fishing and food industries.
- Could sushi disappear in the future!? Learn about the current state of marine life and the fishing industry through easy-to-understand videos and fish models 🐟
- Experience the issue of food waste through a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant simulation game 🍣
- Use Kura Sushi’s initiatives as examples, then work together to develop and present possible solutions 💡
- Learn about real-world initiatives, including the use of underutilized fish species and ICT-based production management systems 🌊
Who can participate?
Elementary school students in grades 4–6 who live in Ashiya
How to apply
Apply through the Ashiya City Community Center official website.
The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10.
If applications exceed capacity, participants will be selected by lottery.
※As of 5:00 p.m. on July 6, “Learning About the SDGs Through Sushi” had not yet reached capacity.
Other classes
It looks like there are plenty of other fun summer classes for elementary school students, too!
・Seal carving class
・The secret behind the price of bread
・Teach AI how to read characters!
・Try composing music!
・Write a book report!
・Try making an illustrated postcard!
・Watercolor painting class
・Science class: “Cocktail of Light”
・Try Saori weaving! And more
For event details, see → here (Ashiya City Community Center official website)
In closing
This sounds like a really interesting program—Kura Sushi, the popular conveyor-belt sushi chain, will use sushi to teach kids about the SDGs. With a sushi restaurant game that lets participants experience the issue of food waste firsthand, fish models, and plenty of other creative activities, it seems designed to make learning fun for elementary school students. It could also be perfect inspiration for a summer vacation research project. If you’re interested, be sure to apply soon!
※Thank you, Komitan, for the information!!
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