Onomatopoeia event

Title
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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