A Supporting Package for Local Tourism Presented
by the Department of Science and Technology

Tokyo Tech High School of Science and Technology
SGHN028

Introduction
Many people see the Shibaura Canal only as an ordinary
sidewalk without particular emotional attachment
If more people know about the charms of the canal,
It can increase more traffic with more visitors
Using the casting skills earned in our mechanics class,
we propose a virtual signboard using individuals’ smartphones

Work Description -Making the BirdMaking the Pattern + Casting the Bird
1.

3 patterns were fabricated using a 3D

printer
2. 10 birds were made casting•

The material is Silumin (AC3A)

作業内容-鳥の作成Work
Description -Making the BirdPolishing the Bird
1.

A band saw and hammer was used to cut thegate system’s stick that was formed during

the casting process
2. Deburring the Bird

• Little Burr → Shaved off with a file
• Big Burr → Cut off with a saber saw

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作業内容－観光支援コンテンツの作成－Work
Description –Making a Tourism Support Content作業内容－アクセス環境の整備－
Printing the QR Code
1.

Generated using iPhone shortcut

2.

Tested on several materials using thelaser cutter for printing•Mirror → Uneasy to scan•Cork board → Uneasy to scan•

A black acrylic board with white paintcoated → Can scan clearly

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作業内容－観光支援コンテンツの作成－WorkDescription –Making a Tourism Support Content作業内容－アクセス環境の整備－
Attaching the QR code + The Finishing Touch
1.

Drilled a hole in the center of the bird with adiameter of 24 mm

2.

Attached QR code inside the hole with an acrylic
resin-based adhesive

3.

Attached an adjustable hose clamp under thebird

COMPLETE!!

Work Description
Work Description –Making a Tourism Support ContentMaking the Website• Used a QR code that is easy to access formany people• We made websites using Wix.com

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History of Shibaura

History of Shibaura

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History of Shibaura

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History of Shibaura

Canal Festival

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History of Shibaura

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Canal Festival

Canal Festival

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Canal Festival

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Canal Festival

Bubble Economy

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Canal Festival

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Bubble Economy

Bubble Economy

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Bubble Economy

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Bubble Economy

Pilot Installation
Installing the Bird in our School Campus
We installed 3 bird statues at several spots in our campus

for one week
• Participants answered the survey and gave feedback for

future improvement• We also asked participants to send ideas for the bird’s

nameShibaura Canal Festival
Installing the Bird along the Canal
We installed 6 bird statues along the canal on Oct.2• Participants answered the survey again→ Used the results as an index of checking whether wereached our goal or not• People young to old participated in our project

作業内容-鳥の作成Result– Data of Website VisitorsData from September 2022 to October 2022

The Number of Access

The Number of Visitors

History of Shibaura

11153

Canal Festival50

45

Bubble Economy

8749

History of the Canal

20

10Touring Shibaura3324Making the Bird

24

14325

196

作業内容-鳥の作成Result-Survey
AnswersHow was the statue?

How was the article?

Very GoodGoodModerate

Bad

Very Bad

Result-Survey AnswersFeedbacks“The bird statue was very cute”“I never had the chance to learn about myneighborhood, so it was a good opportunity for me.”“Our kids really enjoyed it!”

作業内容-鳥の作成Laser Cutter Workshop
Organizing a Workshop at the Festival

On the same day, we held a workshop in our engineering classroom• Opened to those who answered our survey• We let participants choose from seven shapes and six different acrylic color boards,
and together we created a key chain using a laser-cutting machine.

Please check them out!