Kodomonokagaku 2024-01

About the Magazine

"Kodomonokagaku" (Children's Science) is a monthly science magazine first published in 1924 (Taisho 13). Published by Seibundo Shinkosha, it is Japan's longest-running children's science magazine with over 100 years of history. Targeting mainly upper elementary and junior high school students, it presents the latest science and technology and natural science topics in an easy-to-understand manner.

In addition to featured articles in each issue, experimental and craft supplements are a major attraction, designed to help readers learn scientific principles through hands-on activities. The papercraft and craft kits included as supplements are highly regarded as educational materials that enable experiential understanding of scientific mechanisms.

About This Issue

The January 2024 issue's craft corner "Kodomono Kagaku Manufacturing Workshop" featured kusudama (decorative paper ball) craft. This handmade craft uses cardboard, braided cord, copy paper, and other materials, with a mechanism that allows the finished ball to actually be broken open.

Production Overview

Item	Details
Published In	Kodomonokagaku January 2024
Corner	Kodomono Kagaku Manufacturing Workshop
Theme	Kusudama Craft
Materials	Cardboard, braided cord, cracker contents, copy paper, etc.