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Everyone Can Be A Maker In Kyoto This Weekend

Jennifer Blakeslee keeps the Global Maker Faire program running smoothly and has been a maker at Maker Faire since 2011. Among other things, she really likes to travel, write, cook, hike, make big art, and swim in the ocean.

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April 27th, 2023April 26th, 2023

WEBSITE I FACEBOOK I INSTAGRAM I TWITTER Held at the at Keihanna Open Innovation Center @ KYOTO (KICK), Maker Faire returns to the heart of Japan this Saturday and Sunday, April 29 & 30th. “Maker Faire Kyoto 2023”, we will hold workshops and experience projects that can be enjoyed even if you come with children […]

Join In The Fun At Maker Faire Tokyo 2021

By Jennifer Blakeslee

Jennifer Blakeslee

Jennifer Blakeslee keeps the Global Maker Faire program running smoothly and has been a maker at Maker Faire since 2011. Among other things, she really likes to travel, write, cook, hike, make big art, and swim in the ocean.

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September 30th, 2021November 30th, 2021

Maker Faire Tokyo 2021 is online and taking Twitter by storm this weekend. All makers welcome to join in the fun!

Inside Japan’s Newest Maker Faire: The Serene History and Magic of Kyoto

By Mike Senese

Mike Senese

Mike Senese is a content producer with a focus on technology, science, and engineering. He served as Executive Editor of Make: magazine for nearly a decade, and previously was a senior editor at Wired. Mike has also starred in engineering and science shows for Discovery Channel, including Punkin Chunkin, How Stuff Works, and Catch It Keep It.

An avid maker, Mike spends his spare time tinkering with electronics, fixing cars, and attempting to cook the perfect pizza. You might spot him at his local skatepark in the SF Bay Area.

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May 15th, 2019May 15th, 2019

Kyoto is a special city for the people of Japan. The capital of the country for over 1000 years until it moved to Tokyo in the 1800s, the city is known for the historic temples and shrines nestled into its hills. They’re peaceful and serene, and reflect the beautiful craftsmanship of the country. With that, […]

Live Updates: Maker Faire Tokyo 2017

By Toshinao Ruike

Toshinao Ruike

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August 5th, 2017August 7th, 2017

Join us as we report live from Maker Faire Tokyo all weekend.

The Possibilities Are Endless at Maker Faire Tokyo

By Maret Sotkiewicz

Maret Sotkiewicz

An incoming Sophomore at Tulane University, Maret is spending her summer in Tokyo, Japan as an intern and assistant to the Make Japan Team at O’Reilly Japan, Inc.. Having never taken a language course in Japanese, Maret is navigating the city with the kindness of strangers, a passion for ramen, and by relying on wit formed by 16 years of extensive international travel experience.

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July 21st, 2017

Tokyo will be hosting its 6th annual Maker Faire at the beginning of August!

Cucumber Machines, Adorable Felt Plushies, and More at Maker Faire Tokyo

By Goli Mohammadi

Goli Mohammadi

I'm a word nerd who loves to geek out on how emerging technology affects the lexicon. I was an editor on the first 40 volumes of MAKE, and I love shining light on the incredible makers in our community. In particular, covering art is my passion — after all, art is the first thing most of us ever made. When not fawning over perfect word choices, I can be found on the nearest mountain, looking for untouched powder fields and ideal alpine lakes.

Contact me at snowgoli@gmail.com or via @snowgoli.

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August 4th, 2016

Every year Maker Faire Tokyo impresses with the sheer number of cool things to see. If you can make it this weekend, go!