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4.2. Collaboration on Local Activity
“Mizubering” is a town gathering activity focusing on the waterside that is being carried out in
various parts of Japan, and “Mizubering Hiigawa” was carried out mainly in the Hiigawa area. The
activity was linked to the Kaminagao Terrace, and the deck of the Kaminagao Terrace was also installed
as part of that activity (Fig 3). Fig 8 shows the cleanup of the river that was carried out as a Mizubering
activity. Volunteer C and event coordinator D are mainly involved in this activity. Mr. C entered the
river before the total meeting time and was cleaning. MS D was picking up trash along the river path
and taking a picture of the work scene for SNS. By such cooperation, Kaminagao Terrace has been able
to make a deck, and it has become more active than local activities by participating in the activities of
players gathered from outside on Kaminagao Terrace. In this way, it has become a place to create new
regional attractions.
Mizubering is a non-profit organization that focuses on waterfronts in
Japan. A deck on the Kaminagao Terrace was installed as part of this
Mizubering activity. Mizubering held around the Hii River once a month.
The Mizubering Hiigawa holds a “Mizubering Meeting” to discuss the
future activities and “Hii River walk” where they can interact with the
river while cleaning the river. The Hii River walk is being planned by
Event Coordinator D. On November 17th, Mizubering Hiigawa
participated by about 10 people including Coordinator D and Volunteer
C, university professor and their students. Male member entered the
River, and women and children picked up dirt on the road along the river.
Mr. C entered the river before the meeting time and was cleaning by
Figure 8. ʺMizubering hiigawa”commnuty river cleaning acctivity
Figure 9. Process of creating local charm on Kaminagao Terrace
5. Conclusions
The Kaminagao Terrace served as a third place (or social engagement venue) which attracted
residents from both immediate neighboring areas and the adjacent district. It yielded opportunities for
these neighbors to realize their desires and expectations of social engagement actions through the
flexible space and activities. The network was further extended to welcoming residents from far
distance in Fukuoka. Thus, the expansion of human engagement helped initiate the participants’ events
and accelerated their collaborative local activities within the community.
Exploring Combined Opportunities of a Third Place on Social Community Engagement in Japan:
Kaminagao Terrace Case Study
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