The eco station at WILD BUNCH FEST. 2026 — one of the largest outdoor music festivals in western Japan, held in Yamaguchi Prefecture — is getting a stunning makeover, transforming into an upcycled art space! 🌿
Produced by ACTA+ (ACTA PLUS), the immersive art experience “Calm Echo Station — Regenerative Garden: Tsunagu Niwa (Connecting Garden)” will be on display for three days, from Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23, 2026 ✨
📖 What’s Inside 📖
☝️ WILD BUNCH FEST. 2026’s eco station transforms into “Tsunagu Niwa,” an upcycled art space
✌️ Etajima-based artist Chisako Imada creates an immersive art experience using Yamaguchi’s reclaimed materials
🤟 Two free kids’ workshops open to all, held August 21–23
🎪 From Trash Drop-Off to Art Garden! WILD BUNCH FEST. 2026 Eco Station
Transforming the act of “throwing away” into an experience of connecting with the earth — that’s the concept at the heart of this project.
Using reclaimed materials from Yamaguchi Prefecture’s fishing and manufacturing industries, the entire eco station will be turned into a breathtaking art space 🌿
YUMEBANCHI producer Takashi Oyama has given his full backing to the concept, describing it as transforming “a place to throw things away” into “a place you actually want to visit.”
The festival experience itself becomes a work of art — and honestly, that’s everything 😭✨
🎨 ACTA+ × Chisako Imada: Upcycled Art from Yamaguchi’s Reclaimed Materials
The art space is produced by ACTA+ (ACTA PLUS), a creative company founded in 2024.
With the slogan “Making the Right Thing Inspiring,” ACTA+ has collaborated with over 600 artists from Japan and around the world who transform discarded materials into works of art 💡
The artist bringing this vision to life is Chisako Imada, a collage artist based in Etajima, Hiroshima.
Known for her works made from reclaimed materials and ocean debris, we can’t wait to see what kind of space she’ll create using Yamaguchi’s salvaged materials 🎨
The project is supported by four leading companies from Yamaguchi Prefecture: Earth Creative Co., Ltd., JRCS Co., Ltd., NISHINIHON NICHIMO CO., LTD., and Chuutoku Holdings Co., Ltd.
A true Yamaguchi-born art project, built through local industry and community collaboration!
🌿 Free for Kids! WILD BUNCH FEST. 2026 Upcycled Material Workshops — Yamaguchi, August
Calm Echo Station’s “Tsunagu Niwa” will host two free workshops for kids!
Taking home a sustainable memory from the festival sounds absolutely amazing 🌸
| Event Name | Calm Echo Station — Regenerative Garden: Tsunagu Niwa (Connecting Garden) |
| Dates | August 21 (Fri) – 23 (Sun), 2026 |
| Venue | WILD BUNCH FEST. 2026 — Eco Station, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Workshop Fee | Free |
| Participants | Elementary school Grade 1 through junior high school students (children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian) |
| Organizer | ACTA PLUS Co., Ltd. (ACTA+) |
| Artist | Chisako Imada |
🌸 August 21 & 23 | Plastic Bottle Flower Making (10 seats · approx. 30 min · Free)
Cut up a plastic bottle, paint it with colors, and create your very own flower — a hands-on workshop you’ll love!
The flowers you make will be displayed right there in “Tsunagu Niwa,” meaning your creation lives on at the festival venue — how cool is that?! 🌺✨
Open to elementary school students (Grade 1) through junior high school students (children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian). Capacity is 10 seats, approximately 30 minutes, and completely free.
If you’re coming as a family, grab your spot early!
👜 August 22 | Handmade Tote Bag from NISHINIHON NICHIMO’s Biodegradable Fishing Net (5 sessions/day · 6 seats each)
Using biodegradable fishing net material provided by NISHINIHON NICHIMO CO., LTD., you’ll handcraft your very own tote bag ♻️
Turning discarded fishing materials into something you can use every day — now that’s a sustainable experience that really hits different!
Five sessions throughout the day (10:30 / 11:30 / 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:30), with 6 seats per session, each lasting approximately 30 minutes.
Open to elementary school students (Grade 1) through junior high school students (children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian). With only 6 spots per session, be sure to check your preferred time in advance 🙏
The idea of turning fishing nets into a tote bag is everything…!
Spots fill up fast, so if you want to join, make sure to check the session times ahead of time 📝
🌈 Summary 🌈
✅ WILD BUNCH FEST. 2026 (Aug. 21–23, Yamaguchi) features “Calm Echo Station: Tsunagu Niwa,” a stunning upcycled art space at the eco station!
✅ An immersive art experience using Yamaguchi’s reclaimed materials, produced by collage artist Chisako Imada × ACTA+
✅ Free kids’ workshops including plastic bottle flower-making and fishing net tote bag crafting! Spots are limited — check the schedule ahead of time!
🔗 Source: PR TIMES (ACTA PLUS Co., Ltd.) / ACTA+ Official Website
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A festival trash drop-off turning into an art space?! That’s pure genius! And the kids’ workshops are totally free 💖