"Gather! Elementary School Students" Daigo Fukuda Elementary School Edition (Aired on August 15, 2026) ~ Children of Daigo Fukuda Elementary School Growing Up Freely Under the Watchful Eyes of "Daigo-kun" and "Yutaka-chan."

"Gather Around! Elementary School Students" is broadcast every Saturday from 8 AM to 9 AM on FM Kurashiki.

The personality, Asuka Abe, visits elementary schools in Kurashiki City to interview children who talk about the charm of their schools and school districts, as well as their big dreams. Through the children's genuine voices, you can feel the charm of the community once again.

In the broadcast on August 15, 2026 (Saturday), we introduced the situation at Daigo Fukuda Elementary School located in Mizushima, Kurashiki City.

We will deliver the lively voices of the children.

This article is a contributed piece by FM Kurashiki Co., Ltd. It has been edited and published by the Haretoco General Incorporated Association editorial team.

The information provided is from September 2026. Please note that it may differ from current information.

FM Kurashiki "Gather Around! Elementary School Students"

In "Gather Around! Elementary School Students," we conduct direct interviews with sixth graders at the visited elementary schools, deeply exploring the charm of the schools everyone attends. Additionally, we highlight the "School District Pride," where children share the good and favorite aspects of their community from their perspective.

We will also present heartwarming interviews that make even adults' hearts swell, as children talk about their exciting future dreams and express gratitude to their families who are always with them.

This time, we visited Daigo Fukuda Elementary School located in Mizushima, Kurashiki City.

The Charm of Daigo Fukuda Elementary School was shared by the children right away.

About Daigo Fukuda Elementary School

The first to introduce the school is Janah Makalalad. She talked about the mascot characters and the student council flag, which are the charms of Daigo Fukuda Elementary School.

Daigo Fukuda Elementary School has two beloved mascot characters. "Daigo-kun," who works hard every day with a strong body, and "Yutaka-chan," who values a kind and compassionate heart. The children were nurturing their kind hearts and healthy bodies under the watchful eyes of Daigo-kun and Yutaka-chan.

Additionally, the "student council flag," filled with everyone's thoughts, is also one of their prides. The flag carries a warm wish that "children with strong bodies and rich hearts can spread their wings brightly and energetically into the future."

On significant event days such as sports observation days and the Daigo Fukuda Festival, this flag is raised to cheer everyone on.

These two important presences support Daigo Fukuda Elementary School, where children can grow both physically and mentally healthy.

Children of Daigo Fukuda Elementary School Talk About "School & School District Pride"

Next, we will introduce the "school and school district pride" that the children are proud of.

Three children presented the charms of Daigo Fukuda Elementary School and its school district.

1. "Saturday Night Market" Revitalizing the Local Shopping District

First, Rikuto Teramoto presented the "Saturday Night Market" held in the local shopping district of Mizushima.

At the Saturday Night Market, there are delicious gourmet foods such as takoyaki, fried chicken, and cold shaved ice, along with stalls offering shooting games, goldfish scooping, and yo-yo fishing, providing fun for both adults and children.

Teramoto said, "The shopkeepers are all kind, and the charm is that you can play safely and enjoyably." By the way, Teramoto always buys his favorite baby castella when he goes to the Saturday Night Market.

It's a lively festival loved by the community that makes you look forward to the arrival of summer.

2. Scenic Spot "Kamejima Mountain" Enjoying Rich Nature and Beautiful Night Views

Next, Yume Kishida shared about the school's pride, "Kamejima Mountain," surrounded by rich nature.

As the name suggests, it is a unique mountain shaped like a turtle, and within the grounds, there are shrines that evoke a sense of history and air raid shelters. Furthermore, from the top of the mountain, you can enjoy a beautiful night view of the Mizushima Industrial Complex, which is a major charm.

During the day, you can enjoy walks and nature exploration, and at night, you can savor the sparkling night view, making it a proud healing spot.

3. Local Specialty "Tsurajima Lotus Root" Appearing in School Lunches

Kisato Hakata proudly introduced the local specialty "Tsurajima Lotus Root."

Tsurajima Lotus Root is nutritious and good for the body, appearing in school lunches. It is a proud local specialty that allows you to experience local production for local consumption. In school lunches, it is served in dishes like "lotus root with plum paste," allowing students to enjoy delicious lotus root dishes.

Furthermore, Hakata explained that locally produced crops with short transportation distances contribute to preventing global warming.

It's a delicious and environmentally friendly local food that everyone can be proud of.

Daigo Fukuda Elementary School is full of regional charm, including events, nature, and food. The children will continue to grow healthily with rich hearts. We hope to keep watching over the children as they enjoy their school life freely.

Voices of Children Looking Toward the Future

After learning about the school's charms, we also asked everyone about their future dreams.

Fifteen children participated in the interview this time.
Imagining their future selves as drummers, illustrators, professional athletes, animal caretakers, picture book authors, and more is exciting.

The sight of children challenging themselves with "what they love" as their driving force gave adults great courage and inspiration.

Thank you, everyone at Daigo Fukuda Elementary School.