(page41) <> When we “listen” or “talk,” the fact that there is another thing or living creature seems very normal, and we don’t pay much attention. When something makes a sound, we find it completely normal that there is an object or a living thing that makes the sound. When someone starts talking, there is someone listening. When talk is going on somewhere, there is a place where it is happening. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Miho Inatsugu (Actor) From TURN FES 6 Online Program -TURN Tunes, production postscript September 5, 2021 (page42) <> Some in the majority believe that “we’re all wonderful because we’re all different.” But being able to say this is actually the epitome of privilege, isn’t it? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chiki Ogiue (Critic / Radio Personality) From TURN Meeting No. 14 August 17, 2021 (page43) <> The world that was A has become B because of COVID-19. After B is over, the world will become A prime rather than A. We have to think about our future activities in anticipation of the world developing according to the “A → B → A prime” formula. I’m sure what will be required of the welfare sector will also change, so naturally the way art and welfare interact will and should change too. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Atsushi Miyata (Artist) From MAGAZINE Komone-za Special Edition March 18, 2021 (page44) <> When the boundaries of my imagination are shaken up, a sort of shock that can’t be called either surprise or joy causes a physical reaction where I suddenly shout out loud, or my whole body starts to get flushed, and I get the urge to communicate something to the person I’m with. In retrospect I think this was partly due to a circulation of energy. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kentaro Onishi (Artist / Dancer) From MAGAZINE Komone-za Special Edition March 18, 2021 (page45) <> I had a sense of happiness and joy at my images being given concrete form, and conversely a sense that my images and my feelings at the time were saved by what we created. It was a strange and magical time that filled me with warmth. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hiroshi Nagahata (Member, TDU Tekisen Democratic University) From TURN FES 6 Online Program -Get Back a Sense of Being Yourself in the World comment August 24, 2021 (page46) <> ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Akira Aoki) Independent Curator | Through art projects and the practice of creating alternative spaces, Aoki explores the ways artistic thinking and artworks can generate creative platforms in everyday life. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Yasuaki Igarashi) Artist | With the help and cooperation of local people, Igarashi links the land with nature, modifying scenery in various regions by connecting local life and culture in aesthetic and sympathetic ways. He has participated in TURN since its first year. Together with Atelier La Mano he conducted the TURN LAND “Hand Project” for growing and spinning cotton. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Akashi Ikawa) Composer | Drawn to the texture of the human voice, Ikawa’s lifework is the search for wove patterns that emerge from its range and overlap. In 2019 he began an Interactive Program involving music and flowers with Applause Minamiaoyama (florist employing people with various developmental disabilities). He participated in TURN FES 6. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Katsuya Ise) Artist / Professor at Joshibi College of Art and Design, Joshibi University of Art and Design | Ise creates works on the theme of letter or character-like shapes formed by objects and images that occur and exist in various environments like nature, manmade settings, and media spaces. Ise has participated in TURN since 2017, interacting at the“ Momosan Fureai no Ie” day care service for the elderly and from July 2021, the Nishiogi Fureai no Ie. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Miho Inatsugu) Actor | Inatsugu began acting while a student at Tokyo University of the Arts, and her work currently centers around stage acting on a freelance basis. In recent years she has also been actively involved in video narration and audio-only theatrical projects. At TURN FES 6, she organized and appeared in the radio program "TURN Tunes." ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Tomoko Iwata) Artist | Iwata’s creations, based on the observation and collection of familiar natural objects, give a sense of the cosmic cycle. Participating in TURN since 2017, from 2020 Iwata collaborated in activities with Harmony Preschool International for children of different nationalities as part of the Interactive Program. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Kanayo Ueda) Poet / Founder and manager of NPO The Room for Full of Voice, Words and Hearts “Cocoroom” / Program Director, Sakai Arts Council | Ueda launched Cocoroom in 2003, a community hub whose activities revolve around the themes of creative expression, autonomy, work and society. Based in Osaka’s Kamagasaki neighborhood, she initiated projects like the “Kamagasaki University of Arts” and the “Communal Health Center” and has run a guesthouse there since 2016. (page47) (Kentaro Onishi) Artist / Dancer | A performer who continuously seeks the “spirit of dance” to discover the charm of places, people, and customs. Onishi has participated in TURN since its first year. Collaborating with the members and staff of the Itabashi-ku Komone Fukushien welfare facility, he organized projects such as “Komone-za”. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Shinya Ogasawara) Art Event Supporter, The Tokushima Modern Art Museum / Shuwa Map member | Besides working at a company, Ogasawara is active as a facilitator at museums and art festivals. At TURN FES 6 he assisted at the“ Accessibility Counter,” giving out advice and information on the event to visitors. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Chiki Ogiue) Critic / Radio Personality | With a focus on media theory, Ogiue addresses a wide range of topics including politics and economics, social issues, and cultural phenomena. He is the representative of NPO Stop Ijime! Navi and head of social research support organization Chiki Lab. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Shinji Kajitani) Professor, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo | Practitioner of“ Inclusive Philosophy,” in which participants engage in free discussion on a single theme. Kajitani practices activities focused on creating“ places for thinking together” in school education, local communities and the like, while emphasizing on creating an equal ground relationships in doing so. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Hiroko Kondo) Owner, Kimagure Yaoya Dandan | Owner of organic produce and natural food shop Kimagure Yaoya Dandan in Ota Ward, Tokyo. Dandan has been credited as the first of its kind to start the now-nationwide initiative Kodomo Shokudo ( “Children’s Cafeteria”) movement in Japan. Through TURN Interactive Program, she has been involved in TURN LAND since 2017. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Tamaki Saito) Psychiatrist | Graduated from the University of Tsukuba’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences medical specializing in environmental /ecological studies. Saito has a MD-PhD. He specializes in pubescent / adolescent psychopathology, psychotherapy, and psychobiography. He appeared as a discussion guest in TURN FES 6. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Yuko Setoguchi) Sign Interpreter | Setoguchi works and provides sign language services in a range of fields from everyday life situations to museums and art projects. In recent years she has ventured into interpreting for theater. In addition to participating in TURN FES and other programs, she oversaw organizing accessibility-related coordination for TURN Meetings held in 2020. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Noriko Takada) Staff member, Itabashi-ku Komone Fukushien welfare facility | Takada works at Itabashi-ku Komone Fukushien, a daycare facility which provides assisted living and Type B employment continuation support services. Komone Fukushien has participated in TURN since 2015, developed TURN LAND programs with artists Kentaro Onishi and Atsushi Miyata from 2017. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (page48) (Kenji Takano) Director, Atelier La Mano | In a townhouse over 120 years old in Machida City, Takano works together with people with disabilities to create and produce craft items by hand. Atelier La Mano has participated in TURN from its first year, hosting Interactive Program activities with artist Yasuaki Igarashi, and implementing a TURN LAND from 2017. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Hiroshi Tamura) Director and writer at film production company, RAKUDA STUDIO | Since co-founding film production company RAKUDA STUDIO, Tamura has produced a diverse body of film and video work. Since TURN’s first year he has continued to film the project, producing a TURN documentary which was shown at TURN FES 6. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (TDU Tekisen Democratic University) An alternative university where students learn through their own interests, exploring their own way of living and working. As part of Interactive Program, TDU made and produce an animated film work together with artist Chikara Matsumoto. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Kento Torii) Player for blind soccer team free bird mejirodai / CSR Group, Corporate Development Division, Santen Pharmaceutical | Torii lost his sight at the age of 2 due to a rare malignant tumor of the retina. At 15 he represented Japan in the World Blind Soccer Championships. At Santen Pharmaceutical his work involves improving awareness and understanding of blindness and visual impairment towards the realization of an inclusive society. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Daisuke Nagaoka) Artist | Constantly looking at the relationship between memory and the body, he produces experimental drawings capturing the moment of creation, and video works based on pencil drawings. In recent years he has implemented an architectural drawing project centering on the realization of a spherical house, The Sphere House. He has participated in TURN since 2016. Since 2019 he conducted an Interactive Program at Shibuya City Welfare Center for Persons with Disabilities Heartpia Harajuku. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Hiroshi Nagahata) Member, TDU Tekisen Democratic University | Nagahata took part in an Interactive Program initiative to produce an animated film with Chikara Matsumoto. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Mika Nagamine) Editor / Writer | Nagamine engages in editing and writing in a wide range of genres with a focus on arts, crafts, and design. Since 2020 she has edited TURN JOURNAL. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Chikara Matsumoto) Artist | Matsumoto is a painter and video / animation artist. He has taken part in TURN since 2018 and interacts with Shure University and Kanamachi Gakuen. From 2020, he conducted an Interactive Program initiative to produce an animated film in collaboration with TDU Tekisen Democratic University. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Satoko Mishina) Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, Miyagi University of Education | Mishina has been active as an interpreter and caregiver since before the establishment of the Japan Deafblind Association. She has taught at special needs schools for the visually impaired for over twenty years and has served as advisor for the TURN Lab. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ (Atsushi Miyata) Artist | Miyata finds creative opportunities in the scrutiny of differences in relationships with other people through workshops and drawings, exemplified in projects such as his interactive “Bibuncho” book project for children and adults. Since 2017 he and artist Kentaro Onishi have implemented TURN LAND at Itabashi-ku Komone Fukushien welfare facility.