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New Preschool In Japan Collects Rainwater Into Puddles For Kids To Play In
The Dai-Ichi Yochien preschool building in Kumamoto City in southern Japan has a special innovation that lets ‘kids be kids’ – a courtyard that collects rainwater into one giant, clean puddle that kids can stomp and splash through.
Instead of shuttering kids when it rains, this preschool invites them to play. When it’s not raining, the space can be used as a sports yard, and can even be converted into a skating rink in the winter. The school’s open plan encourages the mixing and rearrangement of classes, thereby fostering creative thought and management by the school’s staff.
The preschool was designed by Youji No Shiro, an architecture, interior and furniture design firm for kids run by the Hibino Sekkei architecture firm.
More info: hibinosekkei.com | e-ensha.com | Facebook (h/t: spoontamago)
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Leigh-AnnHargreaves 9 years ago
I love this idea. I particularly liked the photo of the children watching the chef prepare their food. Very cute.
NathalieCowanNoland 9 years ago
the restroom part I dont feel comfortable seeing that, that it has no privacy other than that I like the puddle part it looks like fun
KylieDarcy-Smith 9 years ago
I think it would be more productive for the children to play outside, on grass in natures real puddles... Just a thought
PaulBush 9 years ago
I love the school concept but the bathroom is a bit revealing . But I think most of your comments are quite harsh. And FYI we have more human trafficking and whoring in USA then anywhere. So don't judge unless you want your closet cleaned!
Ashish_H 9 years ago
dont think there's a problem with revealing boys' urinals in schools - if you think of this this way - if a child slips off the floor / gets hurt in the washroom, teachers and others can rush to help!
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Martin 9 years ago
You would d**k&balls that school 3 times ?? I don't get it
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NatalieBlenkhorn 8 years ago
I don't even like the thought of someone hearing me pee, never mind someone actually watching me!
ElizabethThomas 9 years ago
It looks like a better version on one of the old, now mostly forgotten, Open Air Schools.
JordanBai 9 years ago
The decreasing population of Japan these days. There's only like 6 kids.
JordanBai 9 years ago
My Geography teacher be like: "Japan has an aging population structure."
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ClaudiaFerreira 9 years ago
omg i love this! should be taking to offices for "grown" ups too!!!
KimGuereschi 9 years ago
That is one awesome preschool! I love the kids watching the chefs making lunch.
TimmyGriffin 9 years ago
Japan is a constantly evolving country and this doesn't surprise me much.
Martin 9 years ago
How's that octopus raping young girls working for ya ?
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DavidLaird 9 years ago
because our government or even local government, doesn't care and just wants money. This would cost money for them, a lot of money.
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GlynisLailann 9 years ago
The Japanese people pride themselves on hygiene (this is he first thing you will notice when you visit Japan or have Japanese friends). I am sure that the rainwater collected goes through a strenuous filtration system.
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Martin 9 years ago
Its Japan, most likely that not rain water, but golden showers.... :/
Load More Replies... Leigh-AnnHargreaves 9 years ago
I love this idea. I particularly liked the photo of the children watching the chef prepare their food. Very cute.
NathalieCowanNoland 9 years ago
the restroom part I dont feel comfortable seeing that, that it has no privacy other than that I like the puddle part it looks like fun
KylieDarcy-Smith 9 years ago
I think it would be more productive for the children to play outside, on grass in natures real puddles... Just a thought
PaulBush 9 years ago
I love the school concept but the bathroom is a bit revealing . But I think most of your comments are quite harsh. And FYI we have more human trafficking and whoring in USA then anywhere. So don't judge unless you want your closet cleaned!
Ashish_H 9 years ago
dont think there's a problem with revealing boys' urinals in schools - if you think of this this way - if a child slips off the floor / gets hurt in the washroom, teachers and others can rush to help!
Load More Replies... Martin 9 years ago
You would d**k&balls that school 3 times ?? I don't get it
Load More Replies... NatalieBlenkhorn 8 years ago
I don't even like the thought of someone hearing me pee, never mind someone actually watching me!
ElizabethThomas 9 years ago
It looks like a better version on one of the old, now mostly forgotten, Open Air Schools.
JordanBai 9 years ago
The decreasing population of Japan these days. There's only like 6 kids.
JordanBai 9 years ago
My Geography teacher be like: "Japan has an aging population structure."
Load More Replies... ClaudiaFerreira 9 years ago
omg i love this! should be taking to offices for "grown" ups too!!!
KimGuereschi 9 years ago
That is one awesome preschool! I love the kids watching the chefs making lunch.
TimmyGriffin 9 years ago
Japan is a constantly evolving country and this doesn't surprise me much.
Martin 9 years ago
How's that octopus raping young girls working for ya ?
Load More Replies... DavidLaird 9 years ago
because our government or even local government, doesn't care and just wants money. This would cost money for them, a lot of money.
Load More Replies... GlynisLailann 9 years ago
The Japanese people pride themselves on hygiene (this is he first thing you will notice when you visit Japan or have Japanese friends). I am sure that the rainwater collected goes through a strenuous filtration system.
Load More Replies... Martin 9 years ago
Its Japan, most likely that not rain water, but golden showers.... :/
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