What we’re about
This group is a community that explores Japanese language and culture through onomatopoeia, transforming learning into an experience of discovering, feeling, and creating.
Through hands-on events and workshops, participants don’t just memorize onomatopoeia as vocabulary. Instead, we connect words with visuals, touch, taste, and creative expression, allowing language to be understood through the senses.
By using, expressing, and sharing what they learn, participants deepen their understanding of the richness of Japanese language and its cultural background.
Our main audience includes Japanese language learners and non-native speakers interested in Japanese culture, but we warmly welcome anyone curious about the intersection of language, culture, art, and technology.
Going forward, we will continuously host immersive offline and online events—such as exhibitions, quizzes, and creative workshops—to reimagine Japanese not as something you simply “study,” but as something you feel, enjoy, and experience.
Upcoming events
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Onomatopoeia event
ECG 神戸三宮, 兵庫県神戸市中央区加納町3丁目11,, Kobe, JPTitle
Experience Japanese Onomatopoeia Through Your Senses | Mangatopia × ECG Interactive Event
Event Link
Onomatopoeia Event
Event Description
1. Who This Event Is For
・People studying Japanese who find onomatopoeia difficult
・Fans of manga, anime, and Japanese culture who want to learn through experience
・Those interested in new forms of learning that combine language, senses, and art
・People who enjoy sharing photos and experiences on social media
2. What This Event Is About
In this event, you will experience Japanese onomatopoeia through three steps:
Learn → Feel → Create.
- Scan onomatopoeia posters with your smartphone and learn through quiz-style questions
- Answer correctly to experience sensory rewards linked to each onomatopoeia
- Finally, freely express and draw the onomatopoeia you felt in a creative activity
This is not about memorizing Japanese.
It is about experiencing Japanese that stays in your memory through your senses.
Agenda
14:00 – 14:10
Opening
Event overview and concept introduction
14:10 – 15:00
Learn
Onomatopoeia poster exhibition
Quiz experience using the Mangatopia prototype app
15:00 – 15:20
Feel
Sensory rewards for correct answers
(Examples: pudding, slime, ice cream linked to onomatopoeia)
15:20 – 16:00
Create
Draw your own onomatopoeia freely on the wall
Enjoy and view other participants’ creations together
16:00
Closing
Sharing impressions and short interviews
SNS posting and future updates
What to Bring / Participation Requirements
- Smartphone (required)
- Japanese level: no requirement (beginners welcome)
- Willingness to enjoy cultural experiences and creative activities
(Photos and surveys may be conducted with prior consent.)
About the Organizers
Jointly hosted by ECG KOBE and Mangatopia
ECG KOBE
A community space that provides opportunities for learning and cultural exchange in an international environment.
Mangatopia
A project that helps people experience Japanese language and culture intuitively, starting from manga onomatopoeia.
Date and Time
Sunday, December 21, 2025
14:00 – 16:00
Location
ECG KOBE
3-11-8 Kanocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0001, Japan
Capacity
Approximately 20 participants (small-group event)
Participation Fee
1,000 JPY
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