This will be my last blog post of 2020 (or so I might say), this is Chika from Machikoko staff.
The kanji character announced at Kiyomizu-dera Temple this year was "密" (mitsu), meaning "dense" or "closed."
What kanji character best represents "your 2020"? For me... it's "観" (kan), meaning "to observe" or "to see." It was a whirlwind year in which I saw a more diverse world than ever before, and my values changed dramatically.
This year has undoubtedly been dominated by COVID-19. With the request to stay home, Zoom drinking parties became popular, and people re-evaluated how they spent time at home.
The challenge for everyone was, "How can we create social connections and a sense of fulfillment without going out?"
Amidst the raging COVID-19 pandemic,
With the desire to "create fun times for children to be engrossed and interact with each other at home!", MACHICOCO and the Manufacturing Spinning Top Battle have collaborated to launch "Spinning Top Battle Online".
New YearJanuary 30For the third event, we're introducing a rule that says "Arrangements are OK!" Feel free to attach anything you like to your precision spinning top kit!
You might see some uniquely conceived entries aiming for the idea award.
Some elementary school students might even thoroughly study the principles of spinning tops in order to seriously take on a long-take filming competition!
...I'm really looking forward to seeing how they arrange the panels.
How can I make a spinning top spin for a long time?I wonder if it would spin better if I attached weights to the outside?
I looked for weights around me and stuck them together. I managed to put it together using screws and clips... I love how it shines brightly.
"Yeah, I guess it should have a shape that minimizes air resistance and is stable enough to act as a weight..." When you start thinking like that, you naturally come up with the ideal shape for a metal spinning top.It makes me want to try making one myself. This is how everyone acquires skills like metalworking.
So, I thought, "I wonder if I can do something with clips?" and that led me to this mischievous girl.
When you spin it, it looks like a pink fan is floating around, and I love how it changes, giving off an elegant, mature woman vibe ✨
She seems like an innocent girl, right? Yeah, right! But then she unexpectedly exudes a sexy aura, and the contrast is really appealing. (What?)
What kind of ideas will the elementary school students come up with? In addition to the longest take award, we also have an "Award for the Most Interesting Idea"! We hope they'll put their hearts into it and aim for an award!
Click here for the special page for the Spinning Top Battle.
Well then.
Machikoko will spend today thoroughly reviewing 2020 (will she ever finish!?), then the day after tomorrow she'll do a big cleaning and then finish work for the year.
I've only been with the company for two months,Every day I am fortunate to have wonderful encounters with interesting people. Just yesterday, for example, there were many instances where I was deeply moved by the support and kind words I received.
In 2021, we will continue to work diligently to discover the charm of craftsmanship together with all of you and to create opportunities for you to realize that charm. Although I am still inexperienced, I will strive forward, so I ask for your continued support. 🐄
