Key Facts
• On August 1, the ‘Kids Weather Room’ event was held at Weather Map’s headquarters in Minato City, Tokyo.
• 15 families participated in this hands-on weather-themed event.
• The event has been held annually since 2019, led by meteorologist Mika Kunimoto.
• This year’s theme was ‘Thinking About the Future of Earth.’
• Four programs were offered: weather experiments, crafting a perpetual weather calendar, a weather-themed board game, and a weathercaster experience for the year 2100.
• Participants created clouds using plastic bottles and crafted calendars using cypress and cedar wood.
• The weathercaster experience utilized chroma key technology, commonly used in TV production.
• Mika Kunimoto encouraged participants to enjoy the activities, including the weather-themed board game.
• Additional sessions are scheduled for August 14 and 23, with reservations accepted via the ‘Kids Weather Room’ LINE account.
Summary
The ‘Kids Weather Room’ event, hosted by Weather Map on August 1, welcomed 15 families to its headquarters in Tokyo. Led by meteorologist Mika Kunimoto, the event featured four interactive programs, including weather experiments, crafting activities, and a weathercaster experience using chroma key technology. This year’s theme, ‘Thinking About the Future of Earth,’ aimed to educate participants on weather phenomena and environmental awareness. The event, which began in 2019, continues to engage families with hands-on learning opportunities. Additional sessions are planned for August 14 and 23, with reservations available through the event’s LINE account.
