[Volunteers Recruitment] Hiroshi Fuji's “Kaekko Bazaar in Sogo Chiba Store” - Kaeru Staff Recruitment (Application Deadline: April 14)

“Kaekko” is a fun event where children exchange toys they no longer play with for other toys using points. Would you like to get involved as a “Kaeru Staff” and help with the event?

Become a Kaeru Staff and help make the Kaekko Bazaar even more exciting!  

“Kaekko” is an art project where children take the lead in creating activities in various locations in the community. The project was conceived by artist Hiroshi Fuji and is held nationwide. 

In Kaekko, children’s currency called “Kaeru Points" connects children to the activities. They can exchange old toys for Kaeru Points and use those points to take home new toys. We are now recruiting volunteer staff to assist with the operations of the "Kaekko Bazaar."

Recruitment Details 

Schedule 1: Pre-event Orientation  
Location: Sogo Chiba Store  
Date and Time: Sunday, April 20, 2025, 14:00–16:00  

Schedule 2: Event Day
Location: Sogo Chiba Store, B1F = Sensiti Garden  
Date and Time: Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11:30–15:00  
※In case of rain, the event will be postponed to Sunday, May 11, 2025.

Job Description:
Assist with the reception and exchange of toys at “Kaekko Bank” and “Kaekko Register”, support the exchange of Kaeru Points, price labeling of toys, venue setup, and cleanup.  

Number of Volunteers: 10 people  

Eligibility: Open to those in elementary school or older (families can participate together).  

What to Bring (for the Pre-event Orientation): Old toys, a notebook, and writing materials.  

How to Apply:
Please submit your application via the form below by Monday, April 14.  
https://forms.gle/1JSSn8s4UC6ne2DM8

Artist Profile

Hiroshi Fuji 
Artist, born in 1960 in Japan. He graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts and completed the graduate program at the same university. From 1986, he served as a Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer, teaching art at the National Arts School in Papua New Guinea. He has also long been involved in the “Kaekko” project, which encourages people to bring unwanted toys from home to exchange. From 2014 to 2016, he served as the director of the Towada Art Center. Currently, he is a professor in the Department of Fine Arts at Akita University of Art.

Cooperation 

Chiba Sensiti Corporation, Sogo & Seibu Co., Ltd., Sogo Chiba Store  

Photo and Video Recording Notice

For publicity and record-keeping purposes, photos and videos will be taken during the event. Media coverage and filming may also take place. The photos and videos may be published on the Chiba City Arts Triennale website, social media, brochures, TV, magazines, and other media outlets. We kindly ask for your understanding and consent in advance.