It looks like a Book and Used Clothing Swap will be held on Wednesday, July 29 in the South Building of the Ashiya City Kōmitsu Branch Office, near Hanshin Ashiya Station. This time, there will also be a workshop where you can turn an umbrella into an eco-friendly bag!
Quoted from Tamemap Ashiya
Book and Used Clothing Swap × Seminar and Workshop
When is it?
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The book and used clothing swap runs from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., while the umbrella upcycling workshop runs from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where is it?
Ashiya City Kōmitsu Branch Office, South Building, 2nd-floor conference room
The workshop will be held in the first-floor open space at “Lead Ashiya” in the neighboring North Building of the Kōmitsu Branch Office.
Here’s the location on the map ↓
The address is 5-8 Kōmitsu-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo.
What will be happening?
Quoted from Tamemap Ashiya
- A reuse event where you can bring books and used clothing that are still in good condition and take home items available at the venue 📚
- Only books and used clothing are accepted—no shoes, bags, or hats 👕
- An “Umbrella Upcycling Experience” workshop where you can turn fabric from an unwanted umbrella into an eco-friendly bag or backpack cover 🧵
- Paper, lithium-ion batteries, and used cooking oil will also be collected ♻️
How much does it cost?
Admission is free.
How to participate
No reservation or registration is required. Just come directly to the venue during the event hours.
Click here for event details (official Ashiya City website)
In Closing
This regular event makes it easy to contribute to reuse and recycling, and admission is free. This time, there will also be a workshop where old umbrellas are transformed into eco-friendly bags. Umbrellas can be surprisingly difficult to throw away and seem hard to recycle, so it’s great to see them being reused!
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