Knot Furoshiki Not Waste : SDGs life 2026 Edition

SDGs life 2026 Edition

For the 5th year we are holding our SDG life event in The Museum of Kyoto and are thrilled to announce you the theme of 2026 :

Knot Furoshiki Not Waste

Use a Furoshiki, Reduce waste 

"What is the link between Furoshiki and waste reduction ?" you may ask.

Discover the answer through games, upcycling workshop and furoshiki workshop

Complete all the challenges and get a free Furoshiki!

It might change your point of view on your everyday life.

 

Time : From Friday 10th to Sunday 12th of April 2026

Place : The Museum of Kyoto Annex
            Sanjo-Takakura, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, KYOTO 604-8183 (京都市中京区三条高倉)

Fees : The entry is free, some of the workshop require a small fee.

Age : This event is suitable is for all ages. 

 

Here is what we have prepared for you : 

 Stamp Rally


 

Answer the quizz and complete the challenges to discover more about the cycle of waste and how to use furoshiki to reduce your waste. The first 500 person to complete the rally will get a free Furoshiki as a present.

 

 

Date and Time : 

Everyday, all day 

Fee : Free

Number of participants : up to 500

Reservation : no reservation 

Workshops


 

Furoshiki Workshop

Discover all the possible usages of a single Furoshiki by participating to our Furoshiki workshop. It will be animated by our Art Director Ms. Etsuko Yamada. 

Date and Time :

Every day 

① 14:00 ~ 14:45「10 types of eco-bag」
② 15:30 ~ 16:15 「8 types of present wrapping」

Fee : Free

Number of participants : 16 per session

Reservation : Reservation here 

 

Embroidered Brooch upcycling workshop

Create your own personalised brooch by embroidering furoshiki scraps left over from the manufacturing process.

Date and Time :

Saturday and Sunday only

① 10:30~11:30
② 13:00~14:00
③ 14:30~15:30

Fee : 1650 JPY

Number of participants : 6 per session

Reservation : Reservation here 

Other activities