Bring Your Own Crafts / Draw Together in Yoyogi Park (max 30 people)

### What is a Crafternoon?
Crafternoon is an event where people make things side by side in a relaxing environment in an afternoon.

It could be drawing, painting, coloring books, knitting, journaling, writing poems, songwriting, embroidery, or anything your hands (or heart) feel like doing.

The goal is to create an inclusive space, especially for neurodivergent people (specifically those with autism and/or ADHD), who enjoy what's called "parallel play," or anyone who simply likes doing something hands-on while being around others.

### Admission Fee
No admission fee!

### Meetup Point and Weather Check (Updated as of 2026-05-09)
Weather forecast says it's gonna be sunny and breezy. So the event will be held as planned.

Meetup Point: Yoyogi Park's Hexagonal Gazebo (六角の休憩舎).
It's near the Rose Garden. The picnic will be held near that area.

We'll be posting the actual location of the picnic approximately around 12:30PM under the comments of this event page or on our Instagram page.

Nearest station: Yoyogi-Koen Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)

### Sensory Information
We offer a relaxed atmosphere, the freedom to sit or lie on the ground in any position, and the space to stim without judgment.
However, please bring your own ear defenders just in case whenever needed.

If sitting on the ground is difficult, you can bring your own camping chair.

If you have additional accommodation needs, please let us know. We'll do our best to make it work.

### Who Can Join
Everyone, total beginners included!
You don't need to identify as a neurodivergent.
Tourists are welcome too. If you don't have a craft, you can doodle, write, color, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

### What Can I Bring?
- Your own craft, writing, paint, tablet, sketch materials, coloring book, etc
- Your own food, snacks, drinks
- (If needed) Mosquito repellent spray, camping chair, sunscreen, protection from the sun (hat, sunglasses)

### Can I arrive late? Or leave early?
Yes, absolutely.

### Event Policy
#### Cancellation
- Can't make it? No worries at all. Sometimes we run out of spoons. A quick heads up, even last minute, helps us make sure the space is just right for those who do come.
Please avoid no-shows, as some other people may be interested in joining. You'd be doing your fellow Crafternooners a small kindness.

#### Requests to Attendees
- Please ask before touching anyone or their belongings.
- Respect people's pronouns and avoid presuming anyone's gender.
- Please avoid making loud noises, strong perfumes/colognes, as some people may get overstimulated.
- If someone makes you uncomfortable, please let the organizer know privately. We take the safety and comfort of our attendees seriously.

#### Photo and Video Policy
- No photos or recordings without permission.
- Photos may occasionally be taken by the organizer(s) for event promotion purposes. If so, an announcement will be made beforehand, and anyone who wishes to be included is welcome to stay for the photo. Those who prefer not to appear in any photos are free to step out of frame at that time.