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Treehouse Project" vol.2 to make the future of "play" more fun in Kamikawa-cho, Hokkaido
Date: July 5, 2020 Method: Online event via zoom -Previously: [vol.1] What is the "Tree House Project"? We had a virtual tour of the site and heard the full story of the "Tree House Project", including its background and current status.


Commitment to creating "hands-on" activities
Ryota Hattori, Domingo Editor (hereafter "Hattori" ) I heard that the treehouses are completely custom-made or handmade!
Yohei Ueno, a member of the Kamikawa Town Community Development Cooperation Team (hereinafter referred to as "Ueno" ): It was handmade! There were no blueprints at all, and I built it on the spot while thinking about it with the carpenter, and thought about it as I built it. I had my two cousins and my uncle, who are carpenters in the Kansai region, come over and make most of the parts. My order was "I want it so that anyone can assemble it if they have the parts" (lol). In two days, they made parts for both the big and small houses and left....
Passion for the project and people who are willing to cooperate
Hattori: Since last year, there have been a lot of people working in Kamikawa Town who are part of the Japan External Trade Organization for Regional Development (JETRO), haven't there? What do you think about the " Taisetsu Kamikawa Nukumo " and the image you have of young people actively working in Kamikawa? Ueno: Yes, they are. In Kamikawa, there are about 10 people in their 2~30's working as cooperative members, each pursuing what they find interesting while thinking about how they can contribute to the town on a daily basis. Hattori: I heard that everyone worked together to build the tree terrace. Ueno That's right. We worked out everyone's schedules ahead of time and had them help build the tree terrace, cook meals, and cooperate with each other a great deal. Hattori How long did it take you to complete the terrace? Ueno: One week! We worked every day with nine people: two carpenters from the neighborhood, three forestry workers, and four members of the cooperative team! Hattori: By the way, did any of the cooperative members have experience? Ueno: Only one of us had experience in field work. The others were all amateurs. Hattori: With enthusiasm for building and a carpenter who was willing to teach us, you were able to realize such a wonderful and sturdy tree terrace...! Ueno That's right. If only there was a carpenter who could teach us how to do it...! Hattori: By the way, who drew that wonderful picture of the tree house you used on the crowdfunding page?
Using reliable materials and playing with harsh nature
Hattori: Where do you use the materials for the tree house and terrace? Ueno: The materials used for the fitted panels of the house are all from Shimokawa Town. The decking materials used for the terrace are from Aibetsu Town and Shimokawa Town, which are neighboring towns of Kamikawa Town. Unfortunately, there is currently no sawmill in Kamikawa, so we try to buy lumber from nearby towns as much as possible. The large logs are from Kamikawa Town. Hattori: Are these tree terraces made by tying the terraces to the trees? Ueno Let's go and take a look! The tree is fixed to the tree with bolts through it. They are drilled through with a big drill, and this method seems to be the mainstream in the treehouse world today. Drilling several small holes damages the tree, so it is said that drilling a single hole is the safest and gentlest way to do it.



Conclusion
In vol. 2, we will discuss the theme of " What is the Tree House Project? we explored Mr. Ueno's commitment to creating "hands-on" activities that are embedded in the "Tree House Project. In vol. 3, he will talk about his passion for the town of Kamikawa and the"Tree House Project. Please look forward to vol. 3, which will be released next week!Profile
Yohei Ueno was born in 1993. Outdoor producer for the Hokkaido Kamikawa Town Community Development Cooperation Team. Moved to Kamikawa-cho, a progressive and proactive town planning town. Currently working on a "hands-on treehouse project" to create a new tourism resource in Kamikawa Town. He is currently developing outdoor contents with the mission of creating a place to work in Kamikawa Town. facebook / twitter
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