It looks like a workshop where you can make gel candles featuring the popular character “Sumikko Gurashi” will be held on Saturday, June 28 at Laporte East Building, the shopping mall directly connected to JR Ashiya Station.

Gel Candle Workshop
When is it?
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11:00–17:00
※Numbered tickets will be distributed from 10:00
Where is it?

Laporte East Building 1F (inside the building, in front of Freshness Burger)
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 9-1 Oharacho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What will you do?
It’s a workshop where kids can make gel candles featuring figures of the popular character “Sumikko Gurashi”!
Add colorful sand to the bottom and create your very own original candle!
How much does it cost?
Free ※On the day of the event, you’ll need a shopping receipt totaling 1,500 yen or more including tax (combined receipts accepted) from specialty stores in Laporte East Building.
How many people can join?
50 groups of junior high school students or younger, 10 sessions total with 5 groups per session (first-come, first-served)
Can anyone participate?
This event is for children who are junior high school age or younger.
※On the day of the event, you’ll need a shopping receipt totaling 1,500 yen or more including tax (combined receipts accepted) from specialty stores in Laporte East Building.
How to Sign Up
Numbered tickets will be distributed from 10:00 on the day. It’s first-come, first-served, so get there early!
Lastly
A workshop where you can make a gel candle with a mini figure of “Sumikko Gurashi,” whose anime and character goods are hugely popular, sounds like a lot of fun! Why not stop by with your child after doing some shopping?


