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# Nouns Retro Grant Proposal: France Tour 2026
**“わたしの命の物語”
“Story of my life”× Nouns Global Children’s Art Project**
**Public Good Achivement（公共性）** This project leverages Nouns DAO funds to deliver clear public good through children’s creativity development, international cultural exchange, and social inclusion education. By opening Nouns IP to educational settings, we embody the DAO’s values beyond pure profit, creating widespread positive impact on the next generation and demonstrating the social contribution potential of Nouns.
### Project Summary
We conducted a tour in France on May 2026, using Nouns (Noun characters and Noggles) to deliver Kamishibai (Japanese paper theater) performances, collaborative art workshops with **Nounish Kitpas**, and educational sessions on social inclusion. The tour culminated in a final presentation at **Université de Poitiers**.
This project successfully introduced Nouns to French children, parents, educators, and university audiences while achieving the **first commercial sale of Nounish Kitpas in France**.
### Background & Objectives
Nouns DAO’s core values — Fun, Creativity, and Community — align perfectly with children’s art education and cross-cultural exchange.
The project aimed to:
- Plant Nouns brand awareness in the next generation of potential collectors in Europe
- Demonstrate real-world utility of Nouns in education and cultural exchange
- Create high-quality visual and video assets for future DAO marketing
- Build sustainable international partnerships
### What We Delivered (France 25Day Tour)
**Key Activities:**
- Multiple Kamishibai performances of **“わたしの命の物語” (Story of my life)** besed on Hansen disease issues in Japan
- Nouns × Kitpas collaborative workshops where children drew Nouns and Noggles
- Interactive Noggles wearing and identity expression sessions
- Educational sessions on Japanese culture and social issues (Hansen’s disease / leprosy)
- Final summary presentation at **Université de Poitiers** with Prof. Svetlana and local faculty/students
**Achievements:**
- First sale of **Nounish Kitpas** in France
Tagawa san putting his signature on the package of Nounish kitpas below
- Strong engagement from dozens of children across multiple schools and cultural centers
- Made presentation with Université de Poitiers
- Extensive photo/video documentation (many images attached)
### Team & Collaborators
- **Project Lead**: [App nouns]
- **Academic Partner**: Prof. Svetlana (Université de Poitiers)
- **Interpretor**: Kinako
- **Creative Unit for "The story of my life" produced by Peter and Joseph (ペトロアンドヨゼフ) and Durian Sukegawa**:
- Durian Sukegawa (Script)
- Makoto Tagawa (drawing Art)
- Shinya Fukasawa (Art director)
- Michiyasu Fujisaki, and Michiko (Publisher)
### Contribution to Nouns DAO (Investor ROI Perspective)
- **Brand Exposure**: Reached children, parents, teachers, and university audiences in a positive educational context
- **Product Milestone**: First international sale of a Nouns co-branded physical product (Nounish Kitpas)
- **Content Assets**: Large volume of high-quality photos, videos, and children’s artwork for future use
- **Network**: Strong foothold in French educational and academic institutions
- **IP Development**: Strengthened collaboration with talented Japanese creators for future animation projects with Nouns
### Budget Requested
Total Requested: $12,500
Breakdown:
- International flights: $4,500
- Accommodation: $3,000
- Local transportation: $500
- Workshop materials (Kitpas etc.): $400
- Kamishibai props & printing: $300
- Venue & coordination: $300
- Meals & misc.: $2,000
- Documentation & editing: $1,000
- Coordinator support & contingency: $500
**This grant will reimburse the tour costs and provide seed funding for the next phase.**
### Future Plans (Long-term Value for Nouns)
We will continue collaborating with **Prof. Svetlana** and the creative unit **“Peter and Joseph”** to:
- Produce the animation of “Story of my life" based on Hansen disease.
- Increase Nounish Kitpas for European markets
- Scale the “Nouns Global Children’s Art Program” across Europe and beyond
- Create multilingual educational content (French/English/Japanese)
This transforms a successful one-off tour into a sustainable, scalable program that continuously increases Nouns value.
### Conclusion
This project is not merely an educational activity — it is a **strategic investment** in Nouns DAO’s global brand, next-generation community building, physical product commercialization, and high-quality content development.
We believe the results and established partnerships demonstrate clear ROI and strong potential for future growth.
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# Nouns Retro Grant Proposal: France Tour 2026
**“わたしの命の物語”
“Story of my life”× Nouns Global Children’s Art Project**
**Public Good Achivement（公共性）** This project leverages Nouns DAO funds to deliver clear public good through children’s creativity development, international cultural exchange, and social inclusion education. By opening Nouns IP to educational settings, we embody the DAO’s values beyond pure profit, creating widespread positive impact on the next generation and demonstrating the social contribution potential of Nouns.
### Project Summary
We conducted a tour in France on May 2026, using Nouns (Noun characters and Noggles) to deliver Kamishibai (Japanese paper theater) performances, collaborative art workshops with **Nounish Kitpas**, and educational sessions on social inclusion. The tour culminated in a final presentation at **Université de Poitiers**.
This project successfully introduced Nouns to French children, parents, educators, and university audiences while achieving the **first commercial sale of Nounish Kitpas in France**.
### Background & Objectives
Nouns DAO’s core values — Fun, Creativity, and Community — align perfectly with children’s art education and cross-cultural exchange.
The project aimed to:
- Plant Nouns brand awareness in the next generation of potential collectors in Europe
- Demonstrate real-world utility of Nouns in education and cultural exchange
- Create high-quality visual and video assets for future DAO marketing
- Build sustainable international partnerships
### What We Delivered (France 25Day Tour)
**Key Activities:**
- Multiple Kamishibai performances of **“わたしの命の物語” (Story of my life)** besed on Hansen disease issues in Japan
- Nouns × Kitpas collaborative workshops where children drew Nouns and Noggles
- Interactive Noggles wearing and identity expression sessions
- Educational sessions on Japanese culture and social issues (Hansen’s disease / leprosy)
- Final summary presentation at **Université de Poitiers** with Prof. Svetlana and local faculty/students
**Achievements:**
- First sale of **Nounish Kitpas** in France
Tagawa san putting his signature on the package of Nounish kitpas below
- Strong engagement from dozens of children across multiple schools and cultural centers
- Made presentation with Université de Poitiers
- Extensive photo/video documentation (many images attached)
### Team & Collaborators
- **Project Lead**: [App nouns]
- **Academic Partner**: Prof. Svetlana (Université de Poitiers)
- **Interpretor**: Kinako
- **Creative Unit for "The story of my life" produced by Peter and Joseph (ペトロアンドヨゼフ) and Durian Sukegawa**:
- Durian Sukegawa (Script)
- Makoto Tagawa (drawing Art)
- Shinya Fukasawa (Art director)
- Michiyasu Fujisaki, and Michiko (Publisher)
### Contribution to Nouns DAO (Investor ROI Perspective)
- **Brand Exposure**: Reached children, parents, teachers, and university audiences in a positive educational context
- **Product Milestone**: First international sale of a Nouns co-branded physical product (Nounish Kitpas)
- **Content Assets**: Large volume of high-quality photos, videos, and children’s artwork for future use
- **Network**: Strong foothold in French educational and academic institutions
- **IP Development**: Strengthened collaboration with talented Japanese creators for future animation projects with Nouns
### Budget Requested
Total Requested: $12,500
Breakdown:
- International flights: $4,500
- Accommodation: $3,000
- Local transportation: $500
- Workshop materials (Kitpas etc.): $400
- Kamishibai props & printing: $300
- Venue & coordination: $300
- Meals & misc.: $2,000
- Documentation & editing: $1,000
- Coordinator support & contingency: $500
**This grant will reimburse the tour costs and provide seed funding for the next phase.**
### Future Plans (Long-term Value for Nouns)
We will continue collaborating with **Prof. Svetlana** and the creative unit **“Peter and Joseph”** to:
- Produce the animation of “Story of my life" based on Hansen disease.
- Increase Nounish Kitpas for European markets
- Scale the “Nouns Global Children’s Art Program” across Europe and beyond
- Create multilingual educational content (French/English/Japanese)
This transforms a successful one-off tour into a sustainable, scalable program that continuously increases Nouns value.
### Conclusion
This project is not merely an educational activity — it is a **strategic investment** in Nouns DAO’s global brand, next-generation community building, physical product commercialization, and high-quality content development.
We believe the results and established partnerships demonstrate clear ROI and strong potential for future growth.nouns-retro-grant-proposal:-france-tour-2026
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# Nouns Retro Grant Proposal: France Tour 2026
**“わたしの命の物語”
“Story of my life”× Nouns Global Children’s Art Project**
**Public Good Achivement（公共性）** This project leverages Nouns DAO funds to deliver clear public good through children’s creativity development, international cultural exchange, and social inclusion education. By opening Nouns IP to educational settings, we embody the DAO’s values beyond pure profit, creating widespread positive impact on the next generation and demonstrating the social contribution potential of Nouns.
### Project Summary
We conducted a tour in France on May 2026, using Nouns (Noun characters and Noggles) to deliver Kamishibai (Japanese paper theater) performances, collaborative art workshops with **Nounish Kitpas**, and educational sessions on social inclusion. The tour culminated in a final presentation at **Université de Poitiers**.
This project successfully introduced Nouns to French children, parents, educators, and university audiences while achieving the **first commercial sale of Nounish Kitpas in France**.
### Background & Objectives
Nouns DAO’s core values — Fun, Creativity, and Community — align perfectly with children’s art education and cross-cultural exchange.
The project aimed to:
- Plant Nouns brand awareness in the next generation of potential collectors in Europe
- Demonstrate real-world utility of Nouns in education and cultural exchange
- Create high-quality visual and video assets for future DAO marketing
- Build sustainable international partnerships
### What We Delivered (France 25Day Tour)
**Key Activities:**
- Multiple Kamishibai performances of **“わたしの命の物語” (Story of my life)** besed on Hansen disease issues in Japan
- Nouns × Kitpas collaborative workshops where children drew Nouns and Noggles
- Interactive Noggles wearing and identity expression sessions
- Educational sessions on Japanese culture and social issues (Hansen’s disease / leprosy)
- Final summary presentation at **Université de Poitiers** with Prof. Svetlana and local faculty/students
**Achievements:**
- First sale of **Nounish Kitpas** in France
Tagawa san putting his signature on the package of Nounish kitpas below
- Strong engagement from dozens of children across multiple schools and cultural centers
- Made presentation with Université de Poitiers
- Extensive photo/video documentation (many images attached)
### Team & Collaborators
- **Project Lead**: [App nouns]
- **Academic Partner**: Prof. Svetlana (Université de Poitiers)
- **Interpretor**: Kinako
- **Creative Unit for "The story of my life" produced by Peter and Joseph (ペトロアンドヨゼフ) and Durian Sukegawa**:
- Durian Sukegawa (Script)
- Makoto Tagawa (drawing Art)
- Shinya Fukasawa (Art director)
- Michiyasu Fujisaki, and Michiko (Publisher)
### Contribution to Nouns DAO (Investor ROI Perspective)
- **Brand Exposure**: Reached children, parents, teachers, and university audiences in a positive educational context
- **Product Milestone**: First international sale of a Nouns co-branded physical product (Nounish Kitpas)
- **Content Assets**: Large volume of high-quality photos, videos, and children’s artwork for future use
- **Network**: Strong foothold in French educational and academic institutions
- **IP Development**: Strengthened collaboration with talented Japanese creators for future animation projects with Nouns
### Budget Requested
**This grant will reimburse the tour costs and provide seed funding for the next phase.**
### Future Plans (Long-term Value for Nouns)
We will continue collaborating with **Prof. Svetlana** and the creative unit **“Peter and Joseph”** to:
- Produce the animation of “Story of my life" based on Hansen disease.
- Increase Nounish Kitpas for European markets
- Scale the “Nouns Global Children’s Art Program” across Europe and beyond
- Create multilingual educational content (French/English/Japanese)
This transforms a successful one-off tour into a sustainable, scalable program that continuously increases Nouns value.
### Conclusion
This project is not merely an educational activity — it is a **strategic investment** in Nouns DAO’s global brand, next-generation community building, physical product commercialization, and high-quality content development.
We believe the results and established partnerships demonstrate clear ROI and strong potential for future growth.nouns-retro-grant-proposal:-france-tour-2026
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Thank you, my friend. Aloha and Arigatou.
Yes—let’s make it happen on Nouns TV! That would be wonderful. We believe projects like this grow step by step, starting from places where people are excited to participate.
We would also love to share the whole journey—through articles, documentation, and open materials for the DAO—so that others can replicate and spread these ideas.
If this story inspires others in the community to create their own versions, that would be the most meaningful outcome.
Thank you for the encouragement.
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> friend tagawa, keep it nounish.
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> creating Noggles memories in kids like this is powerful and meaningful.
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> it would be great to publish an article sharing the whole origami story and your journey. The documentary too could be released as open-source material for the DAO and shared across Nouns TVs.... it’s something beautiful that deserves to circulate and inspire others.
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> aloha. ありがとう。
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Thank you for the thoughtful and detailed support.
You captured the spirit of this proposal beautifully. Origami is inherently creative and carries an open-source spirit—anyone can fold paper, share it, and pass it on to someone else. That simplicity is exactly what makes it possible to reach children everywhere, beyond crypto-native communities.
In many ways, this project is about passing something forward, like teaching origami from a parent to a child. We hope it helps nurture the generation that will one day carry Nouns into the future.
We truly appreciate your support.
> Voting FOR Nouns x Origami Art. This proposal bridges three critical areas: youth education, cultural exchange, and accessible art. Origami specifically is perfect for Nouns—it's inherently creative, open-source in spirit (anyone can fold paper), and teaches spatial reasoning and patience. The 'kids meet world' framing suggests this reaches beyond crypto-native circles, which is exactly where Nouns should be: making onchain culture accessible and meaningful to broader audiences. Recent community votes (#945, #944, #942) show strong support for sustained art initiatives, and this extends that mandate into youth education. Physical art forms like origami also counter the screen-time default that dominates kids' lives—aligns with building real-world culture and agency. The Japanese cultural element adds international dimension, and origami's low barrier to entry (paper + instructions) makes it genuinely accessible regardless of economic background. This is positive-sum: kids learn a tangible skill, Nouns gets grassroots visibility in non-crypto communities, and we fund culture-building that exists beyond just digital art. Strongly support.
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Thank you for the thoughtful comment and for reading the proposal so carefully.
Our hope is that this initiative becomes something replicable that spreads organically through communities. It may begin as a small action, but we believe it has the potential to grow into a global movement through collective creativity and open participation.
Most importantly, we hope the children who take part in it will carry this spirit forward into the future.
We truly appreciate your support.
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> Collaborative art connecting creative youth across cultures. This is dope IRL event architecture.
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> Notable excerpts from the proposal:
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> “Grounded in the philosophy of Nouns and Nounish—collective creativity, open participation, and public good—we aim to foster a visible and lasting affirmation of neurodiversity.”
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> “This initiative establishes a replicable model of social participation support through artistic practice.”
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> Tagawa-san is a real one.
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Thank you so much for your support.
You perfectly captured the spirit of this proposal.
Through origami and art, we hope to introduce Nouns to children around the world and help grow the community in a meaningful way.
We truly appreciate your encouragement.
> Nouns x Origami Art brings Nouns to kids worldwide through hands-on art. Educational outreach expands Nouns' cultural footprint and builds the next generation of the community.
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# Nouns x Origami Art -kids meet world-
**tl;dr In collaboration with [World Autism Awareness Day](https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000158424.html) and with the support of the [Tokyo Autism Society](https://autism.jp/about/history/), we will present a large-scale Blue Noggles artwork in the theme color of blue at Tokyo Tower, France’s [University of Poitiers](https://www.univ-poitiers.fr/en/), and the [Shizuoka Children’s Hospital](https://www.shizuoka-pho.jp/kodomo/). Children from the United States and Japan will come together through their artworks, and the large Blue Noggles installation will be realized and exhibited in both Japan and France, symbolizing unity, inclusion, and international connection.**
# 1. The Mission: -Kid's Dream Relay- US and TOKYO TOWER and France 2026
Our goal is to take a grassroots movement born in a local Japanese community and scale it onto the most significant stages in the world. We are carrying the dreams and "proofs of existence" of children in Shizuoka to:
1. **Primary School for the Arts(US)**:We will coordinate the creation of artworks from students at a Primary School for the Arts based in the United States and arrange them according to our ORIGAMI MOSAIC Art format. We will then transport these works and showcase the finished artwork, exhibiting them at events in both Japan and France.
2. **TOKYO TOWER(JAPAN):** A large-scale exhibition to prove that Nouns is a symbol of global peace, inclusivity, and the power of individual voices.
3. **Poitiers University (France):** Collaborative workshops in European University and [gallery](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gjURVpoSQrXpMKY88?g_st=ipc) communities, expanding our circle of co-creation across the continent.
Isolation and chronic loneliness do not affect only individuals; it has become clear that they also have a significant impact on society as a whole — including its creativity, its capacity for empathy, and its long-term sustainability.
#### We conducted the quetionnaire about our project on instagram
Each quetionnaires is following
①Why did you support our project?
②What do you expect from us next?
③Where would you like to see Origami Workshop next?
[Here the survey](https://www.instagram.com/p/DVIFLoUkios/?igsh=MW56M28xYjk3eThlcA%3D%3D&img_index=3)
# 2. Our Method: Breaking "Boundaries" through Origami Art
To achieve this mission, we use a unique form of "Origami Art." This is not about the traditional craft of folding paper; it is about using 15cm square papers as canvases where individuals draw their dreams, messages, and identities. We then connect thousands of these individual squares to create a massive, unified mosaic artwork.
**The Impact of Our Method:**
- **US Kids:** By exhibiting artworks created by children in the United States in Japan and France, we can offer them a powerful experience—realizing that “our drawings can connect us with friends around the world.”
- **Children's Hospital (Kirara Class):** We collaborate with children in hospital schools who are physically isolated due to long-term illness. When their art, adorned with Noggles (Nouns glasses), is integrated into a global mosaic, it becomes their "wings" to fly beyond the hospital walls.
- **Elementary Schools & Global Friends:** Last year, a Costa Rican artist joined students at Denbo Elementary School in Fuji City. Despite the language barrier, they created art together on these small squares, naturally dissolving the psychological walls between "local" and "global."
By linking this symbolic act with structured participation by connecting youth in the United States and Japan through a cross-cultural exhibition of artwork, we facilitate replicable cultural activation: measurable in participation, visible in output, and enduring in impact. Awareness becomes action. Action becomes culture. This culture becomes future possibility.
We want to tell these children: **"No matter where you are or what your condition is, you can connect with the world, you will always have a friend and you are never alone.”** By bringing together each child’s individual artwork and exhibiting them as a large-scale mosaic that transcends national borders, we create an experience that connects the “individual” and “society.”
This initiative establishes a replicable model of social participation support through artistic practice.
Article of Newspaper [https://news.at-s.com/article/1811168](https://news.at-s.com/article/1811168)
# 3. Target Participants
- Children receiving medical care (including those who are long-term hospitalized)
- Children with disabilities
- Children who are particularly vulnerable to social isolation
- Elementary and middle school students in Japan and abroad
- Expected number of participants: Total 4,535 (Domestic: 4,000 / International: 535)
*For details regarding our past activities and upcoming plans, please refer to the materials below.* [Here the Details](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R0ImhdyLBCGVr4Am889_NQAQ6UCkL1yH6_KcBDnJmew/edit?usp=sharing)
# 4. The Origin: A Challenge Born from a Small Studio
This mission is rooted in a journey that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a small studio in Shizuoka, while the physical world was locked down, we discovered the pioneering power of the internet and Web3 (Nouns) **to create meaningful encounters and share experiences across borders.**
Even while physically confined, we took a leap into the unknown. By continuously sharing our thoughts and artworks from our studio in Numazu and public spaces like [CCC](https://www.c-c-c.or.jp/en) (The Center for Creative Communications) in Shizuoka, we earned the trust and empathy of many artists and institutions in Japan and across the ocean. Each child participates not as observer, but as co-creator. Each exchange bridges distance—across cultures, across neurotypes, across oceans—turning representation into relationship. The "Origami Art" that started in a local studio has now grown into this miraculous opportunity to exhibit at the TOKYO TOWER in Japan.
# 5. Tokyo Tower x World Autism Awareness Day: A Message of Empathy, Solidarity, and Hope
On World Autism Awareness Day, Tokyo Tower—one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks—will be illuminated in blue.
This blue light is a symbol of a global message of inclusion.
We believe this symbolic illumination should not remain something to simply observe. Instead, we aim to transform it into an opportunity for connection and participation. From light to dialogue, from dialogue to meaningful relationships—we want to create a living cycle of engagement.
The blue glow is not merely a visual gesture.
It is an invitation: to reflect together, to create together.
Our exhibition has long served as a platform for social awareness. Through this initiative, we take a further step forward. We seek to deepen respect for diversity and empower young people to imagine—and actively shape—a future grounded in mutual understanding, coexistence, and empathy.
Each artwork becomes a point of connection.
Each child becomes a starting point.
Through exchange, distances shrink—across cultures, neurotypes, and oceans. Through the works created by children, symbolic light transforms into dialogue rooted in human relationships.
Grounded in the philosophy of Nouns and Nounish—collective creativity, open participation, and public good—we aim to foster a visible and lasting affirmation of neurodiversity.
We want young people to experience coexistence not as an abstract ideal, but as participatory design.
To recognize neurodiversity not as deviation, but as a natural part of our shared humanity.
To understand inclusion not as something to observe, but as something to practice, share, and build together.
Together, we strive to cultivate a shared human space where inclusion is lived, and diversity is embraced.
# 6. Our Team: Multinational Solidarity Bound by "Aspiration"
This project is a testament to the fact that "aspiration" transcends ability and language. We are a team of friends who met through audio-based social spaces (X Spaces) and share a common dream.
- A translator in Kansai who supports us because we are not fluent in English.
- Friends in the US, France, and Costa Rica who gather under the motto: "Let's share the same dream."
Our teammates are more than "helpers"; they are core members who find joy in the act of co-creation. This multinational solidarity — transcending language, borders, and physical distance — is the very essence of what it means to be "Nounish."
# 7. Detailed Mission Budget (USDC)
To execute these large-scale international exhibitions and direct on-site workshops, we require the following operational budget (1 USD = 154.78 JPY).
**Team Contribution:**
- We will allocate **0.4 stETH** — a portion of the 1.03 stETH retro-grant received from [LilNouns](https://lilnouns.camp/proposals/352) for our previous mural production — directly into this project's budget. This demonstrates our commitment to maximizing the impact of this mission through reinvestment.
- We will also allocate the ¥100,000 (approx 646 USD) that has been raised through our independently operated fundraising platform.
## Phase 1: Tokyo Tower Exhibition Activation (22,469 USDC)
| Item | Details | Amount (USDC) |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------- |
| Intl. Logistics & Ops | International art shipping (US to JP) and on-site transport | 2,885 |
| Exhibition Production | Display materials, printing, and Noggles mosaic art at Tokyo Tower, CCC, and Children's Hospital | 7,022 |
| Project Execution | Adjusted fee for 3 core members (Lead, Art, Strategy) | 5,463 |
| Media Production & Dev | Documentary filmmaking, exhibition website, and PR assets | 5,755 |
| Mandatory Operations | Insurance, administration, and essential processing fees | 1,344 |
| Subtotal | | 22,469 |
## Phase 2: France & Europe Collaboration (17,458 USDC)
| Item | Details | Amount (USDC) |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- |
| Global Mobilization | Specialized team deployment from Japan to France (3 members) | 4,220 |
| On-site Activation Base | 9-day field operations and regional residency (Paris/Poitiers) | 3,453 |
| Regional Logistics | EU regional rail (TGV) and site-to-site art transport | 1,279 |
| Workshop Production | Professional materials and Noggles mosaic art | 1,279 |
| Project Execution | Adjusted fee for 3 core members | 5,812 |
| Mandatory Operations | Insurance, administration, and essential processing fees | 1,415 |
| Subtotal | | 17,458 |
**38,500 USDC Total Request**
#### Sustainability and Future Development
This project is not designed as a one-time exhibition, but as a replicable international model. The following developments are envisioned for the future:
• Formalization of the program for implementation in educational and medical institutions
• An international traveling exhibition beyond Japan and France
• The creation of an online archive preserving the works of all participating children
• Expansion of localized versions of the model to new cities and countries
"ROADMAP"
# 8. Evaluation Metrics
Quantitative Indicators: Number of participating children, number of participating institutions, number of exhibition visitors, number of media features.
Qualitative Indicators: Changes in self-esteem measured through pre- and post-program surveys; changes in participants’ perceived sense of connection to society; intention to continue participation.
The project’s impact will be assessed using both quantitative and qualitative indicators, and the findings will be used to inform future improvements.
# 9. Conclusion: Turning Isolation into Pride
“What this project aims to achieve is simple: to transform isolation into pride.
To enable a child lying in a hospital bed to see their own artwork displayed at Tokyo Tower or in France, and to truly feel in their heart, ‘I am connected to the world.’”
**"Doing what we can, with those we trust." Join us in dissolving the borders of the world.**
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# Nouns x Origami Art -kids meet world-
**tl;dr In collaboration with [World Autism Awareness Day](https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000158424.html) and with the support of the [Tokyo Autism Society](https://autism.jp/about/history/), we will present a large-scale Blue Noggles artwork in the theme color of blue at Tokyo Tower, France’s [University of Poitiers](https://www.univ-poitiers.fr/en/), and the [Shizuoka Children’s Hospital](https://www.shizuoka-pho.jp/kodomo/). Children from the United States and Japan will come together through their artworks, and the large Blue Noggles installation will be realized and exhibited in both Japan and France, symbolizing unity, inclusion, and international connection.**
# 1. The Mission: -Kid's Dream Relay- US and TOKYO TOWER and France 2026
Our goal is to take a grassroots movement born in a local Japanese community and scale it onto the most significant stages in the world. We are carrying the dreams and "proofs of existence" of children in Shizuoka to:
1. **Primary School for the Arts(US)**:We will coordinate the creation of artworks from students at a Primary School for the Arts based in the United States and arrange them according to our ORIGAMI MOSAIC Art format. We will then transport these works and showcase the finished artwork, exhibiting them at events in both Japan and France.
2. **TOKYO TOWER(JAPAN):** A large-scale exhibition to prove that Nouns is a symbol of global peace, inclusivity, and the power of individual voices.
3. **Poitiers University (France):** Collaborative workshops in European University and [gallery](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gjURVpoSQrXpMKY88?g_st=ipc) communities, expanding our circle of co-creation across the continent.
Isolation and chronic loneliness do not affect only individuals; it has become clear that they also have a significant impact on society as a whole — including its creativity, its capacity for empathy, and its long-term sustainability.
#### We conducted the quetionnaire about our project on instagram
Each quetionnaires is following
①Why did you support our project?
②What do you expect from us next?
③Where would you like to see Origami Workshop next?
[Here the survey](https://www.instagram.com/p/DVIFLoUkios/?igsh=MW56M28xYjk3eThlcA%3D%3D&img_index=3)
# 2. Our Method: Breaking "Boundaries" through Origami Art
To achieve this mission, we use a unique form of "Origami Art." This is not about the traditional craft of folding paper; it is about using 15cm square papers as canvases where individuals draw their dreams, messages, and identities. We then connect thousands of these individual squares to create a massive, unified mosaic artwork.
**The Impact of Our Method:**
- **US Kids:** By exhibiting artworks created by children in the United States in Japan and France, we can offer them a powerful experience—realizing that “our drawings can connect us with friends around the world.”
- **Children's Hospital (Kirara Class):** We collaborate with children in hospital schools who are physically isolated due to long-term illness. When their art, adorned with Noggles (Nouns glasses), is integrated into a global mosaic, it becomes their "wings" to fly beyond the hospital walls.
- **Elementary Schools & Global Friends:** Last year, a Costa Rican artist joined students at Denbo Elementary School in Fuji City. Despite the language barrier, they created art together on these small squares, naturally dissolving the psychological walls between "local" and "global."
By linking this symbolic act with structured participation by connecting youth in the United States and Japan through a cross-cultural exhibition of artwork, we facilitate replicable cultural activation: measurable in participation, visible in output, and enduring in impact. Awareness becomes action. Action becomes culture. This culture becomes future possibility.
We want to tell these children: **"No matter where you are or what your condition is, you can connect with the world, you will always have a friend and you are never alone.”** By bringing together each child’s individual artwork and exhibiting them as a large-scale mosaic that transcends national borders, we create an experience that connects the “individual” and “society.”
This initiative establishes a replicable model of social participation support through artistic practice.
Article of Newspaper [https://news.at-s.com/article/1811168](https://news.at-s.com/article/1811168)
# 3. Target Participants
- Children receiving medical care (including those who are long-term hospitalized)
- Children with disabilities
- Children who are particularly vulnerable to social isolation
- Elementary and middle school students in Japan and abroad
- Expected number of participants: Total 4,535 (Domestic: 4,000 / International: 535)
*For details regarding our past activities and upcoming plans, please refer to the materials below.* [Here the Details](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R0ImhdyLBCGVr4Am889_NQAQ6UCkL1yH6_KcBDnJmew/edit?usp=sharing)
# 4. The Origin: A Challenge Born from a Small Studio
This mission is rooted in a journey that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a small studio in Shizuoka, while the physical world was locked down, we discovered the pioneering power of the internet and Web3 (Nouns) **to create meaningful encounters and share experiences across borders.**
Even while physically confined, we took a leap into the unknown. By continuously sharing our thoughts and artworks from our studio in Numazu and public spaces like [CCC](https://www.c-c-c.or.jp/en) (The Center for Creative Communications) in Shizuoka, we earned the trust and empathy of many artists and institutions in Japan and across the ocean. Each child participates not as observer, but as co-creator. Each exchange bridges distance—across cultures, across neurotypes, across oceans—turning representation into relationship. The "Origami Art" that started in a local studio has now grown into this miraculous opportunity to exhibit at the TOKYO TOWER in Japan.
# 5. Tokyo Tower x World Autism Awareness Day: A Message of Empathy, Solidarity, and Hope
On World Autism Awareness Day, Tokyo Tower—one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks—will be illuminated in blue.
This blue light is a symbol of a global message of inclusion.
We believe this symbolic illumination should not remain something to simply observe. Instead, we aim to transform it into an opportunity for connection and participation. From light to dialogue, from dialogue to meaningful relationships—we want to create a living cycle of engagement.
The blue glow is not merely a visual gesture.
It is an invitation: to reflect together, to create together.
Our exhibition has long served as a platform for social awareness. Through this initiative, we take a further step forward. We seek to deepen respect for diversity and empower young people to imagine—and actively shape—a future grounded in mutual understanding, coexistence, and empathy.
Each artwork becomes a point of connection.
Each child becomes a starting point.
Through exchange, distances shrink—across cultures, neurotypes, and oceans. Through the works created by children, symbolic light transforms into dialogue rooted in human relationships.
Grounded in the philosophy of Nouns and Nounish—collective creativity, open participation, and public good—we aim to foster a visible and lasting affirmation of neurodiversity.
We want young people to experience coexistence not as an abstract ideal, but as participatory design.
To recognize neurodiversity not as deviation, but as a natural part of our shared humanity.
To understand inclusion not as something to observe, but as something to practice, share, and build together.
Together, we strive to cultivate a shared human space where inclusion is lived, and diversity is embraced.
# 6. Our Team: Multinational Solidarity Bound by "Aspiration"
This project is a testament to the fact that "aspiration" transcends ability and language. We are a team of friends who met through audio-based social spaces (X Spaces) and share a common dream.
- A translator in Kansai who supports us because we are not fluent in English.
- Friends in the US, France, and Costa Rica who gather under the motto: "Let's share the same dream."
Our teammates are more than "helpers"; they are core members who find joy in the act of co-creation. This multinational solidarity — transcending language, borders, and physical distance — is the very essence of what it means to be "Nounish."
# 7. Detailed Mission Budget (USDC)
To execute these large-scale international exhibitions and direct on-site workshops, we require the following operational budget (1 USD = 154.78 JPY).
**Team Contribution:**
- We will allocate **0.4 stETH** — a portion of the 1.03 stETH retro-grant received from [LilNouns](https://lilnouns.camp/proposals/352) for our previous mural production — directly into this project's budget. This demonstrates our commitment to maximizing the impact of this mission through reinvestment.
- We will also allocate the ¥100,000 (approx 646 USD) that has been raised through our independently operated fundraising platform.
## Phase 1: Tokyo Tower Exhibition Activation (22,469 USDC)
| Item | Details | Amount (USDC) |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------- |
| Intl. Logistics & Ops | International art shipping (US to JP) and on-site transport | 2,885 |
| Exhibition Production | Display materials, printing, and Noggles mosaic art at Tokyo Tower, CCC, and Children's Hospital | 7,022 |
| Project Execution | Adjusted fee for 3 core members (Lead, Art, Strategy) | 5,463 |
| Media Production & Dev | Documentary filmmaking, exhibition website, and PR assets | 5,755 |
| Mandatory Operations | Insurance, administration, and essential processing fees | 1,344 |
| Subtotal | | 22,469 |
## Phase 2: France & Europe Collaboration (17,458 USDC)
| Item | Details | Amount (USDC) |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- |
| Global Mobilization | Specialized team deployment from Japan to France (3 members) | 4,220 |
| On-site Activation Base | 9-day field operations and regional residency (Paris/Poitiers) | 3,453 |
| Regional Logistics | EU regional rail (TGV) and site-to-site art transport | 1,279 |
| Workshop Production | Professional materials and Noggles mosaic art | 1,279 |
| Project Execution | Adjusted fee for 3 core members | 5,812 |
| Mandatory Operations | Insurance, administration, and essential processing fees | 1,415 |
| Subtotal | | 17,458 |
**38,500 USDC Total Request**
#### Sustainability and Future Development
This project is not designed as a one-time exhibition, but as a replicable international model. The following developments are envisioned for the future:
• Formalization of the program for implementation in educational and medical institutions
• An international traveling exhibition beyond Japan and France
• The creation of an online archive preserving the works of all participating children
• Expansion of localized versions of the model to new cities and countries
"ROADMAP"
# 8. Evaluation Metrics
Quantitative Indicators: Number of participating children, number of participating institutions, number of exhibition visitors, number of media features.
Qualitative Indicators: Changes in self-esteem measured through pre- and post-program surveys; changes in participants’ perceived sense of connection to society; intention to continue participation.
The project’s impact will be assessed using both quantitative and qualitative indicators, and the findings will be used to inform future improvements.
# 9. Conclusion: Turning Isolation into Pride
“What this project aims to achieve is simple: to transform isolation into pride.
To enable a child lying in a hospital bed to see their own artwork displayed at Tokyo Tower or in France, and to truly feel in their heart, ‘I am connected to the world.’”
**"Doing what we can, with those we trust." Join us in dissolving the borders of the world.**
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You’re so Nounish my friend
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https://youtu.be/D-a7rHmAbP8?si=LPb1emwPJMzOOKAq
To begin with, thanks to your feedback, we created and published a short video to help make this proposal more accessible and easier to understand. We would really appreciate it if you could take a look.
Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback and for taking the time to carefully review our proposal.
You are right that important background and commitments should be included directly in the main proposal. We struggled with balancing completeness and length, which led us to share some context in the comments. If this proposal does not pass, we plan to submit a Version 3 that clearly incorporates these details into the proposal itself. That said, we remain committed to seeing Version 2 through, out of respect for those who have already supported it.
Regarding funding, we agree that clarity is essential. As shared previously, if Arts Council funding is approved, any remaining funds after deducting necessary expenses from the combined funding will be returned to Nouns DAO. This will be clearly stated in Version 3.
We also agree that relying on comments alone is not ideal, as many Nouns clients do not surface them well. Updating the current proposal would require canceling and resubmitting it, so we chose to proceed with Version 2 through the end in order to honor existing votes.
Thank you again for helping us strengthen this proposal.
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>
> The documents and explanations you shared would have significantly strengthened the resubmitted proposal if they had been included directly in the proposal text. Since this was a second version, adding that concrete evidence instead of broad statements (for example around the survey and long-term impact) would have helped evaluate it more clearly.
>
> Regarding the Arts Council grant and others — it is still unclear what happens if that or other funding is approved. Is the DAO ask getting refunded partially after expenses? is it used to reinvest in project so nouns does not foot the bills always but gets included with art given early support? Without explicit conditional language written into the proposal, it remains ambiguous and reads more as a positive possibility than a defined commitment.
>
> Finnaly and most important, responses in comments are not visible to everyone. Many nouns clients, including nouns.wtf, do not prominently display comments. For transparency and fairness, key information and commitments should live in the main proposal itself.
>
> +1
>
> > @0xEDc1...e7e1
> >
> > fattybuthappy san,
> >
> > Thank you very much for taking the time to vote and for sharing your thoughtful feedback.
> > We sincerely appreciate it.
> >
> > After discussing your comments within our team, we would like to respond to the following three points.
> >
> > ⸻
> >
> > ① Regarding the survey
> >
> > In the past, we have consistently heard many children say that they would be happy if their artwork were displayed around the world.
> > Based on these voices, we decided to conduct a renewed survey for this proposal.
> >
> > In preparing this response, we contacted Ms. Tomo Kurita, a teacher at Nagoya Municipal Tōchi Junior High School, and asked for her perspective on how children responded when this project was previously implemented in her class. We received her written comments, which are shared below.
> >
> > Reference:
> > https://drive.google.com/file/d/14mPTW2Iq5icmvS3edVBXyXk3BaKZAjKf/view?usp=sharing
> >
> > In addition, the following document contains messages from children in the Kirara hospital classroom at a children’s hospital.
> > ※ Because the sharing scope must be limited, we kindly ask that this material not be redistributed beyond this link.
> >
> > https://drive.google.com/file/d/12VbjLyWPImk0rGCVqdR_r9h9r3PkpwqL/view?usp=sharing
> >
> > ⸻
> >
> > ② Activity report list
> >
> > Please refer to the Google Spreadsheet below for a list of our past activities as well as those planned for the future.
> > Activities that are scheduled but not yet completed are highlighted in light green.
> >
> > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R0ImhdyLBCGVr4Am889_NQAQ6UCkL1yH6_KcBDnJmew/edit?hl=ja&gid=0#gid=0
> >
> > ⸻
> >
> > ③ Funding plan
> >
> > We have applied for a grant from the Arts Council, and the result is expected in late March.
> >
> > At this time, we are also independently seeking support through the following site, though the current amount raised is approximately ¥100,000 JPY.
> >
> > https://appnouns.base.shop/
> >
> > In addition, we are allocating 0.4 ETH from the retroactive grant we previously received from Lil Nouns for a mural project to this proposal.
> >
> > https://lilnouns.camp/proposals/352
> >
> > ⸻
> >
> > We truly appreciate your engagement and perspective.
> > If you have any further questions or suggestions, we would welcome continued dialogue.
> >
> > Thank you again for your time and consideration.
> >
> > > The survey is happening after approval, which makes it feel more symbolic than meaningful. If children’s input matters, it should shape the plan before funding is requested. I would rather see the majority of funds clearly tied to direct hospital and elementary school programs defined with numbers (how many workshops, how many children, what outcomes). I would even support a higher cost if that impact was clearly structured. If outside funding like the Art Council may reduce the cost, terms should be written into the proposal to not open reinterpretation later also not left in comments as many nouns clients dont even show them please.
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fattybuthappy san,
Thank you very much for taking the time to vote and for sharing your thoughtful feedback.
We sincerely appreciate it.
After discussing your comments within our team, we would like to respond to the following three points.
⸻
① Regarding the survey
In the past, we have consistently heard many children say that they would be happy if their artwork were displayed around the world.
Based on these voices, we decided to conduct a renewed survey for this proposal.
In preparing this response, we contacted Ms. Tomo Kurita, a teacher at Nagoya Municipal Tōchi Junior High School, and asked for her perspective on how children responded when this project was previously implemented in her class. We received her written comments, which are shared below.
Reference:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14mPTW2Iq5icmvS3edVBXyXk3BaKZAjKf/view?usp=sharing
In addition, the following document contains messages from children in the Kirara hospital classroom at a children’s hospital.
※ Because the sharing scope must be limited, we kindly ask that this material not be redistributed beyond this link.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12VbjLyWPImk0rGCVqdR_r9h9r3PkpwqL/view?usp=sharing
⸻
② Activity report list
Please refer to the Google Spreadsheet below for a list of our past activities as well as those planned for the future.
Activities that are scheduled but not yet completed are highlighted in light green.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1R0ImhdyLBCGVr4Am889_NQAQ6UCkL1yH6_KcBDnJmew/edit?hl=ja&gid=0#gid=0
⸻
③ Funding plan
We have applied for a grant from the Arts Council, and the result is expected in late March.
At this time, we are also independently seeking support through the following site, though the current amount raised is approximately ¥100,000 JPY.
https://appnouns.base.shop/
In addition, we are allocating 0.4 ETH from the retroactive grant we previously received from Lil Nouns for a mural project to this proposal.
https://lilnouns.camp/proposals/352
⸻
We truly appreciate your engagement and perspective.
If you have any further questions or suggestions, we would welcome continued dialogue.
Thank you again for your time and consideration.
> The survey is happening after approval, which makes it feel more symbolic than meaningful. If children’s input matters, it should shape the plan before funding is requested. I would rather see the majority of funds clearly tied to direct hospital and elementary school programs defined with numbers (how many workshops, how many children, what outcomes). I would even support a higher cost if that impact was clearly structured. If outside funding like the Art Council may reduce the cost, terms should be written into the proposal to not open reinterpretation later also not left in comments as many nouns clients dont even show them please.
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Your words truly strengthen our resolve. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to deliver Nounish Kitpas to children in Uganda. Together with Val-san, we are deeply grateful and happy that your intention is reflected in this proposal.
Let us work together at the United Nations Headquarters, through Nouns DAO—a decentralized brand that uses Ethereum to create real-world touchpoints and solutions.
>
>
> Nouns DAO is the UN HQ for a decentralized brand using Ethereum in solving IRL touch points, shout out to Tagawa-san for making such IRL usable colours for nouns!
>
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We are truly grateful for the connection we share with you. Collaborating with all of you in Japan in the summer of 2024 is still a vivid and joyful memory for us, as if it were just yesterday.
We are genuinely happy to continue working together to make our dreams for a Nounish future a reality.
>
>
> We love the Nouns DAO Japan crew and all they do for the community. Happy to support where we can.
>
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Yeah, noc is forever.
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We believe the contributions Bixbite has made to Nouns over the years have been truly meaningful, and we can clearly feel how seriously you are engaging with this DUNA.
At the same time, we recognize that many Nouners are still trying to understand what DUNA really is. If we genuinely care about Nouns DAO, we hope this moment can become an opportunity to re-engage more Nouners through open discussion and shared understanding.
Seeing you, us, and other members of the community step forward to submit proposals and take on the challenge of making the world more Nounish is genuinely inspiring.
For this proposal, we will abstain from voting. That said, regardless of whether it passes or not, we believe Nouns has come this far because of people like you who continue to show up and contribute.
We truly support you and appreciate your commitment to Nouns.
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# Nouns x Origami Art: Dissolving Borders from Japan to the United Nations HQ (Ver.2)
**tl;dr Funding $42,339 to place Nouns within universities and hospitals as a larger part of a United Nations initiative. We are pursuing additional funding including Art Council in Japan, which could considerably reduce this budget proposed by 50%+**
*Launching this April — we’re running out of time!*
> **Note:** This proposal is **Version 2 of prop920**.
> This is a resubmission that reflects the feedback we received from the previous round.
# Key Updates in This Resubmission
## ▼ Marketing Element (Listening to Children’s Voices)
As part of strengthening the long-term impact of this project, we will conduct a simple survey with the children who joined the origami project by asking:
- Where would you like your origami art to be exhibited?
- Who would you like to see your artwork?
We will use these insights to guide our future outreach and exhibition planning.
This project is not intended to be a one-time event — we are building something that can continue and grow over time.
## ▼ What Matters More Than a Museum Exhibition
More important than exhibiting in a prestigious museum is bringing this work to places like children’s hospitals and elementary schools — where real encounters, learning moments, and opportunities can happen.
In France, we are also planning to present this project at an academic institution.
Our goal is not a one-time event.
We want to create something that stays in the hearts of children with illnesses or disabilities, their families, and medical professionals — and continues into the future.
We believe it is our mission to share with the world, and with the next generation, the **joy of living** and the **role that culture can play**.
We have been continuously involved in children’s hospital exhibitions for the past **[12 years](https://farcaster.xyz/tagawamakoto/0x7c6d280b)**.
## ▼ About Tokyo Tower (World Autism Awareness Day)
On April 2nd, for World Autism Awareness Day, Tokyo Tower will be lit up in blue, and this Origami Project will take place at the same time.
If this proposal is approved, it will be a meaningful opportunity to install **Blue Noggles** simultaneously at both:
- the United Nations Headquarters in Manhattan, and
- Tokyo Tower in Japan.
We have been involved in this blue art initiative every year for the past **[10 years](https://farcaster.xyz/tagawamakoto/0xe71e8060)**.
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# 1. The Mission: United Nations HQ & France 2026
Our goal is to take a grassroots movement born in a local Japanese community and scale it onto the most significant stages in the world. We are carrying the dreams and "proofs of existence" of children in Shizuoka to:
1. **The United Nations HQ (NYC):** A large-scale exhibition to prove that Nouns is a symbol of global peace, inclusivity, and the power of individual voices.
2. **France (Paris/Poitiers):** Collaborative workshops in European Univercity and [gallery](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gjURVpoSQrXpMKY88?g_st=ipc) communities, expanding our circle of co-creation across the continent.
# 2. Our Method: Breaking "Boundaries" through Origami Art
To achieve this mission, we use a unique form of "Origami Art." This is not about the traditional craft of folding paper; it is about using 15cm square papers as canvases where individuals draw their dreams, messages, and identities. We then connect thousands of these individual squares to create a massive, unified mosaic artwork.
**The Impact of Our Method:**
- **Children's Hospital (Kirara Class):** We collaborate with children in hospital schools who are physically isolated due to long-term illness. When their art, adorned with Noggles (Nouns glasses), is integrated into a global mosaic, it becomes their "wings" to fly beyond the hospital walls.
- **Elementary Schools & Global Friends:** Last year, a Costa Rican artist joined students at Denbo Elementary School in Fuji City. Despite the language barrier, they created art together on these small squares, naturally dissolving the psychological walls between "local" and "global."
We want to tell these children: **"No matter where you are or what your condition is, you can connect with the world if you have friends."**
Article of Newspaper [https://news.at-s.com/article/1811168](https://news.at-s.com/article/1811168)
# 3. The Origin: A Challenge Born from a Small Studio
This mission is rooted in a journey that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a small studio in Shizuoka, while the physical world was locked down, we discovered the pioneering power of the internet and Web3 (Nouns) to nurture encounters across borders.
Even while physically confined, we took a leap into the unknown. By continuously sharing our thoughts and artworks from our studio in Numazu and public spaces like [CCC](https://www.c-c-c.or.jp/en) (The Center for Creative Communications) in Shizuoka, we earned the trust and empathy of people across the ocean. The "Origami Art" that started in a local studio has now grown into this miraculous opportunity to exhibit at the United Nations.
# 4. Our Team: Multinational Solidarity Bound by "Aspiration"
This project is a testament to the fact that "aspiration" transcends ability and language. We are a team of friends who met through audio-based social spaces (X Spaces) and share a common dream.
- A translator in Kansai who supports us because we are not fluent in English.
- Friends in the US, France, and Costa Rica who gather under the motto: "Let's share the same dream."
Our teammates are more than "helpers"; they are core members who find joy in the act of co-creation. This multinational solidarity — transcending language, borders, and physical distance — is the very essence of what it means to be "Nounish."
# ５. Detailed Mission Budget (USDC)
To execute these large-scale international exhibitions and direct on-site workshops, we require the following operational budget (1 USD = 156.38 JPY).
- **Team Contribution:** We will allocate **0.4 stETH (approx. 1,300 USDC)** — a portion of the 1.03 stETH retro-grant received from [LilNouns](https://lilnouns.camp/proposals/352) for our previous mural production — directly into this project's budget. This demonstrates our commitment to maximizing the impact of this mission through reinvestment.
## Phase 1: NYC & UN Exhibition Activation (26,181 USDC)
| Item | Details | Amount (USDC) |
| ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- |
| Global Mobilization | Specialized team deployment from Japan to NYC (3 members) | 4,220 |
| On-site Activation Base | 11-day field operations, coordination, and installation residency | 4,923 |
| Intl. Logistics & Ops | International art shipping (JP to NY) and on-site transport | 1,918 |
| UN Exhibition Production | Display materials, printing, and Noggles mosaic art | 2,558 |
| Project Execution | Adjusted fee for 3 core members (Lead, Art, Strategy) | 5,463 |
| Media Production & Dev | Documentary filmmaking, exhibition website, and PR assets | 5,755 |
| Mandatory Operations | Insurance, administration, and essential processing fees | 1,344 |
| Subtotal | | 26,181 |
## Phase 2: France & Europe Collaboration (17,458 USDC)
| Item | Details | Amount (USDC) |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- |
| Global Mobilization | Specialized team deployment from Japan to France (3 members) | 4,220 |
| On-site Activation Base | 9-day field operations and regional residency (Paris/Poitiers) | 3,453 |
| Regional Logistics | EU regional rail (TGV) and site-to-site art transport | 1,279 |
| Workshop Production | Professional materials and Noggles mosaic art | 1,279 |
| Project Execution | Adjusted fee for 3 core members | 5,812 |
| Mandatory Operations | Insurance, administration, and essential processing fees | 1,415 |
| Subtotal | | 17,458 |
**Total Request: 42,339 USDC**
"ROADMAP"
# 6. Conclusion: Turning Isolation into Pride
Through this project, we aim to transform "isolation" into "pride." When a child in a hospital bed sees their drawing at the United Nations, the world changes for them. By integrating Nouns into this journey, we establish Noggles as a global icon of hope and creativity.
**"Doing what we can, with those we trust." Join us in dissolving the borders of the world.**
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# Nouns x Origami Art: Dissolving Borders from Japan to the United Nations HQ (Ver.2)
**tl;dr Funding $42,339 to place Nouns within universities and hospitals as a larger part of a United Nations initiative. We are pursuing additional funding including Art Council in Japan, which could considerably reduce this budget proposed by 50%+**
*Launching this April — we’re running out of time!*
> **Note:** This proposal is **Version 2 of prop920**.
> This is a resubmission that reflects the feedback we received from the previous round.
# Key Updates in This Resubmission
## ▼ Marketing Element (Listening to Children’s Voices)
As part of strengthening the long-term impact of this project, we will conduct a simple survey with the children who joined the origami project by asking:
- Where would you like your origami art to be exhibited?
- Who would you like to see your artwork?
We will use these insights to guide our future outreach and exhibition planning.
This project is not intended to be a one-time event — we are building something that can continue and grow over time.
## ▼ What Matters More Than a Museum Exhibition
More important than exhibiting in a prestigious museum is bringing this work to places like children’s hospitals and elementary schools — where real encounters, learning moments, and opportunities can happen.
In France, we are also planning to present this project at an academic institution.
Our goal is not a one-time event.
We want to create something that stays in the hearts of children with illnesses or disabilities, their families, and medical professionals — and continues into the future.
We believe it is our mission to share with the world, and with the next generation, the **joy of living** and the **role that culture can play**.
We have been continuously involved in children’s hospital exhibitions for the past **[12 years](https://farcaster.xyz/tagawamakoto/0x7c6d280b)**.
## ▼ About Tokyo Tower (World Autism Awareness Day)
On April 2nd, for World Autism Awareness Day, Tokyo Tower will be lit up in blue, and this Origami Project will take place at the same time.
If this proposal is approved, it will be a meaningful opportunity to install **Blue Noggles** simultaneously at both:
- the United Nations Headquarters in Manhattan, and
- Tokyo Tower in Japan.
We have been involved in this blue art initiative every year for the past **[10 years](https://farcaster.xyz/tagawamakoto/0xe71e8060)**.
---
# 1. The Mission: United Nations HQ & France 2026
Our goal is to take a grassroots movement born in a local Japanese community and scale it onto the most significant stages in the world. We are carrying the dreams and "proofs of existence" of children in Shizuoka to:
1. **The United Nations HQ (NYC):** A large-scale exhibition to prove that Nouns is a symbol of global peace, inclusivity, and the power of individual voices.
2. **France (Paris/Poitiers):** Collaborative workshops in European Univercity and [gallery](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gjURVpoSQrXpMKY88?g_st=ipc) communities, expanding our circle of co-creation across the continent.
# 2. Our Method: Breaking "Boundaries" through Origami Art
To achieve this mission, we use a unique form of "Origami Art." This is not about the traditional craft of folding paper; it is about using 15cm square papers as canvases where individuals draw their dreams, messages, and identities. We then connect thousands of these individual squares to create a massive, unified mosaic artwork.
**The Impact of Our Method:**
- **Children's Hospital (Kirara Class):** We collaborate with children in hospital schools who are physically isolated due to long-term illness. When their art, adorned with Noggles (Nouns glasses), is integrated into a global mosaic, it becomes their "wings" to fly beyond the hospital walls.
- **Elementary Schools & Global Friends:** Last year, a Costa Rican artist joined students at Denbo Elementary School in Fuji City. Despite the language barrier, they created art together on these small squares, naturally dissolving the psychological walls between "local" and "global."
We want to tell these children: **"No matter where you are or what your condition is, you can connect with the world if you have friends."**
Article of Newspaper [https://news.at-s.com/article/1811168](https://news.at-s.com/article/1811168)
# 3. The Origin: A Challenge Born from a Small Studio
This mission is rooted in a journey that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a small studio in Shizuoka, while the physical world was locked down, we discovered the pioneering power of the internet and Web3 (Nouns) to nurture encounters across borders.
Even while physically confined, we took a leap into the unknown. By continuously sharing our thoughts and artworks from our studio in Numazu and public spaces like [CCC](https://www.c-c-c.or.jp/en) (The Center for Creative Communications) in Shizuoka, we earned the trust and empathy of people across the ocean. The "Origami Art" that started in a local studio has now grown into this miraculous opportunity to exhibit at the United Nations.
# 4. Our Team: Multinational Solidarity Bound by "Aspiration"
This project is a testament to the fact that "aspiration" transcends ability and language. We are a team of friends who met through audio-based social spaces (X Spaces) and share a common dream.
- A translator in Kansai who supports us because we are not fluent in English.
- Friends in the US, France, and Costa Rica who gather under the motto: "Let's share the same dream."
Our teammates are more than "helpers"; they are core members who find joy in the act of co-creation. This multinational solidarity — transcending language, borders, and physical distance — is the very essence of what it means to be "Nounish."
# ５. Detailed Mission Budget (USDC)
To execute these large-scale international exhibitions and direct on-site workshops, we require the following operational budget (1 USD = 156.38 JPY).
- **Team Contribution:** We will allocate **0.4 stETH (approx. 1,300 USDC)** — a portion of the 1.03 stETH retro-grant received from [LilNouns](https://lilnouns.camp/proposals/352) for our previous mural production — directly into this project's budget. This demonstrates our commitment to maximizing the impact of this mission through reinvestment.
## Phase 1: NYC & UN Exhibition Activation (26,181 USDC)
| Item | Details | Amount (USDC) |
| ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- |
| Global Mobilization | Specialized team deployment from Japan to NYC (3 members) | 4,220 |
| On-site Activation Base | 11-day field operations, coordination, and installation residency | 4,923 |
| Intl. Logistics & Ops | International art shipping (JP to NY) and on-site transport | 1,918 |
| UN Exhibition Production | Display materials, printing, and Noggles mosaic art | 2,558 |
| Project Execution | Adjusted fee for 3 core members (Lead, Art, Strategy) | 5,463 |
| Media Production & Dev | Documentary filmmaking, exhibition website, and PR assets | 5,755 |
| Mandatory Operations | Insurance, administration, and essential processing fees | 1,344 |
| Subtotal | | 26,181 |
## Phase 2: France & Europe Collaboration (17,458 USDC)
| Item | Details | Amount (USDC) |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- |
| Global Mobilization | Specialized team deployment from Japan to France (3 members) | 4,220 |
| On-site Activation Base | 9-day field operations and regional residency (Paris/Poitiers) | 3,453 |
| Regional Logistics | EU regional rail (TGV) and site-to-site art transport | 1,279 |
| Workshop Production | Professional materials and Noggles mosaic art | 1,279 |
| Project Execution | Adjusted fee for 3 core members | 5,812 |
| Mandatory Operations | Insurance, administration, and essential processing fees | 1,415 |
| Subtotal | | 17,458 |
**Total Request: 42,339 USDC**
"ROADMAP"
# 6. Conclusion: Turning Isolation into Pride
Through this project, we aim to transform "isolation" into "pride." When a child in a hospital bed sees their drawing at the United Nations, the world changes for them. By integrating Nouns into this journey, we establish Noggles as a global icon of hope and creativity.
**"Doing what we can, with those we trust." Join us in dissolving the borders of the world.**
nouns-x-origami-art:-dissolving-borders-from-japan-to-the-united-nations-hq-(ver.2)
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Sorry, I was going to abstain🙇♂️
This is surprising. We'd like a detailed explanation of Dusk🙏
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+1
> I think we should do this quarterly.
>
> Adjusting reserve price to BV as entry point.
>
> This can be the new design, I don't think the old "governance dilution" design is a good approach.
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@0xa47f...eC67
Thanks for your voting! you too! Good luck !!
>
>
> Huge Tagawa fan here. Good luck!
>
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@0x14c8...41f0
You too, best of luck🤝✨
> best of luck!
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@0xEDc1...e7e1
Thank you so much for your vote.
And we sincerely appreciate your thoughtful feedback.
Regarding the UN, we read the link you shared, and we truly understand what you meant when you said that the UN itself doesn’t necessarily excite you. We’ve taken your perspective seriously.
That said, what we want to share with you is this: we are bringing into this proposal the foundation and trust we’ve built over 12 years, long before Web3.
https://farcaster.xyz/tagawamakoto/0x7c6d280b
The UN is certainly a major institution—but within it, there are real people who have been working and building meaningful initiatives for many years. And this time, those people gave us an opportunity.
They entrusted us, as representatives, with a ticket to exhibit at the UN—something we could never have achieved on our own. We genuinely believe this is a rare opportunity that cannot simply be obtained, no matter how much money is spent.
The same is true for the children’s hospital exhibition.
The children there, who cannot leave the hospital, entrusted us with a mission: to carry out what they themselves cannot do, and to make it real on their behalf.
That is why, no matter what, we must accomplish this project.
And moving forward, we’re truly excited about the possibility of building and expanding our work together with you.
> Sorry not exited about UN comedy skit around it https://youtu.be/2Whrat_Rn0I would rather support having kids art exposed or auctioned for them in renowned museum or art gallery
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@0xBe14...57e6
Thank you so much for your vote and your kind words.
It meant a lot to us.
Yesterday, we had the chance to hear directly from you during Lilhappyhour, and both Kinako and I listened with deep empathy and understanding.
We’ve continued our work by making the most of our unique strengths, and after receiving your advice, we truly feel grateful. If possible, we would love to stay connected—whether that means reaching out to you for guidance in the future, or even finding a way to collaborate in some form.
If there are elements we are missing, we believe we need teammates who can complement each other’s strengths—and we’ve realized once again how essential the Nouns community and its connections are for that.
Let’s continue to grow Nouns together—into the world, and into the future.
And I’m genuinely looking forward to the opportunity to meet you in person in Japan this year.
>
>
> The team behind this prop has proven time and time again to execute at a high level. There are still a few ifs for me on this prop, but I've been convinced of the value it can create. I like seeing a budget put for media production. We need to capture the cool things Nouns is building. I would have also like to see a budget for marketing. What good is content if the world doesn't see it?
>
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@0x215D...03D7
Thanks for your voting “4 is FOR”
https://farcaster.xyz/tagawamakoto/0x5b04383a
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> 4
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@0x2D71...7296
amiyoko san ARIGATO あなたの作り出すNounsが大好きです。折り紙ヘッドのファンアートを描きました。
https://farcaster.xyz/tagawamakoto/0x2a03d18e
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> https://gallery.noundry.wtf/trait/697a00dbcdb6f44b8e120388
>
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@0x6fB5...83b0
Thank you so much for your vote—it truly means a lot to us.
And meeting you in person at the end of last year was a truly special opportunity for us.
At Nounsvitational, we were able to share the same time and space with players who are expanding their dreams through Smash Bros, with the same passion and dedication that we have for Nouns.
It was a truly priceless experience.
>
>
> tagawa is a great ambassador for nouns
>
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@0x05A1...011c
Thank you! We are really glad to hear your mention.
>
>
> thanks for the quick answer, that makes sense. best of luck on all fronts!
>
> +1
>
> > @0x05A1...011c
> >
> > Thank you for your comment. We truly hope that the Arts Council proposal will be approved. However, we will not be notified of the outcome until late March, while our project is scheduled to begin on April 2nd. This timeline means that if we wait for the Arts Council’s decision, it may be too late to move forward with the project.
> >
> > For this reason, we need to take action and proceed as quickly as possible. What matters most to us now is doing everything we can to make this project happen, regardless of whether the Arts Council proposal is approved. That is why we requested support from Nouns DAO without waiting for the final decision.
> >
> > If we receive additional funding from the Arts Council, we commit to full financial transparency. We will disclose the combined total budget and actual project expenditures, and after deducting all necessary costs required to execute the project, we will promptly return any surplus funds to Nouns.
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > very cool prop, especially if Art Council co-sponsors.
> > >
> > > to clarify, as currently written, any amount that art council contributes would be returned to the treasury, correct?
> > >
> > > is it possible to make this prop contingent on art council co-funding, or put the prop up after art council has agreed to co-fund?
> > >
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@0xADa3...8617
Thanks for your always support, We are taking this opportunity to reach out to Japanese Nouners as well. Stay Nounish⌐◨-◨
>
>
> pistation.eth と 🇹🇴bonds🇯🇵.eth をサポートできて嬉しいです。また、新しい名前も歓迎します。
>
> happy to support and also welcome new nouners pistation.eth and 🇹🇴bonds🇯🇵.eth
>
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@0x05A1...011c
Thank you for your comment. We truly hope that the Arts Council proposal will be approved. However, we will not be notified of the outcome until late March, while our project is scheduled to begin on April 2nd. This timeline means that if we wait for the Arts Council’s decision, it may be too late to move forward with the project.
For this reason, we need to take action and proceed as quickly as possible. What matters most to us now is doing everything we can to make this project happen, regardless of whether the Arts Council proposal is approved. That is why we requested support from Nouns DAO without waiting for the final decision.
If we receive additional funding from the Arts Council, we commit to full financial transparency. We will disclose the combined total budget and actual project expenditures, and after deducting all necessary costs required to execute the project, we will promptly return any surplus funds to Nouns.
>
>
> very cool prop, especially if Art Council co-sponsors.
>
> to clarify, as currently written, any amount that art council contributes would be returned to the treasury, correct?
>
> is it possible to make this prop contingent on art council co-funding, or put the prop up after art council has agreed to co-fund?
>
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# Nouns x Origami Art: Dissolving Borders from Japan to the United Nations HQ
**tl;dr Funding $42,339 to place Nouns within universities and hospitals as a larger part of a United Nations initiative. We are pursuing additional funding including Art Council in Japan, which could considerably reduce this budget proposed by 50%+**
## 1. The Mission: United Nations HQ & France 2026
Our goal is to take a grassroots movement born in a local Japanese community and scale it onto the most significant stages in the world. We are carrying the dreams and "proofs of existence" of children in Shizuoka to:
1. **The United Nations HQ (NYC):** A large-scale exhibition to prove that Nouns is a symbol of global peace, inclusivity, and the power of individual voices.
2. **France (Paris/Poitiers):** Collaborative workshops in European Univercity and [gallery](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gjURVpoSQrXpMKY88?g_st=ipc) communities, expanding our circle of co-creation across the continent.
## 2. Our Method: Breaking "Boundaries" through Origami Art
To achieve this mission, we use a unique form of "Origami Art." This is not about the traditional craft of folding paper; it is about using 15cm square papers as canvases where individuals draw their dreams, messages, and identities. We then connect thousands of these individual squares to create a massive, unified mosaic artwork.
**The Impact of Our Method:**
- **Children's Hospital (Kirara Class):** We collaborate with children in hospital schools who are physically isolated due to long-term illness. When their art, adorned with Noggles (Nouns glasses), is integrated into a global mosaic, it becomes their "wings" to fly beyond the hospital walls.
- **Elementary Schools & Global Friends:** Last year, a Costa Rican artist joined students at Denbo Elementary School in Fuji City. Despite the language barrier, they created art together on these small squares, naturally dissolving the psychological walls between "local" and "global."
We want to tell these children: **"No matter where you are or what your condition is, you can connect with the world if you have friends."**
Article of Newspaper [https://news.at-s.com/article/1811168](https://news.at-s.com/article/1811168)
## 3. The Origin: A Challenge Born from a Small Studio
This mission is rooted in a journey that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a small studio in Shizuoka, while the physical world was locked down, we discovered the pioneering power of the internet and Web3 (Nouns) to nurture encounters across borders.
Even while physically confined, we took a leap into the unknown. By continuously sharing our thoughts and artworks from our studio in Numazu and public spaces like [CCC](https://www.c-c-c.or.jp/en) (The Center for Creative Communications) in Shizuoka, we earned the trust and empathy of people across the ocean. The "Origami Art" that started in a local studio has now grown into this miraculous opportunity to exhibit at the United Nations.
## 4. Our Team: Multinational Solidarity Bound by "Aspiration"
This project is a testament to the fact that "aspiration" transcends ability and language. We are a team of friends who met through audio-based social spaces (X Spaces) and share a common dream.
- A translator in Kansai who supports us because we are not fluent in English.
- Friends in the US, France, and Costa Rica who gather under the motto: "Let's share the same dream."
Our teammates are more than "helpers"; they are core members who find joy in the act of co-creation. This multinational solidarity transcending language, borders, and physical distance is the very essence of what it means to be "Nounish."
## 5. Detailed Mission Budget (USDC)
To execute these large-scale international exhibitions and direct on-site workshops, we require the following operational budget (1 USD = 156.38 JPY).
- **Team Contribution:** We will allocate 0.4 stETH (approx. 1,300 USDC) a portion of the 1.03 stETH retro-grant received from [LilNouns](https://lilnouns.camp/proposals/352) for our previous mural production directly into this project's budget. This demonstrates our commitment to maximizing the impact of this mission through reinvestment.
### Phase 1: NYC & UN Exhibition Activation (26,181 USDC)
| Item | Details | Amount (USDC) |
| ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- |
| Global Mobilization | Specialized team deployment from Japan to NYC (3 members) | 4,220 |
| On-site Activation Base | 11-day field operations, coordination, and installation residency | 4,923 |
| Intl. Logistics & Ops | International art shipping (JP to NY) and on-site transport | 1,918 |
| UN Exhibition Production | Display materials, printing, and Noggles mosaic art | 2,558 |
| Project Execution | Adjusted fee for 3 core members (Lead, Art, Strategy) | 5,463 |
| Media Production & Dev | Documentary filmmaking, exhibition website, and PR assets | 5,755 |
| Mandatory Operations | Insurance, administration, and essential processing fees | 1,344 |
| Subtotal | | 26,181 |
### Phase 2: France & Europe Collaboration (17,458 USDC)
| Item | Details | Amount (USDC) |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- |
| Global Mobilization | Specialized team deployment from Japan to France (3 members) | 4,220 |
| On-site Activation Base | 9-day field operations and regional residency (Paris/Poitiers) | 3,453 |
| Regional Logistics | EU regional rail (TGV) and site-to-site art transport | 1,279 |
| Workshop Production | Professional materials and Noggles mosaic art | 1,279 |
| Project Execution | Adjusted fee for 3 core members | 5,812 |
| Mandatory Operations | Insurance, administration, and essential processing fees | 1,415 |
| Subtotal | | 17,458 |
**Total Request: 42,339 USDC**
"ROADMAP"
## 6. Conclusion: Turning Isolation into Pride
Through this project, we aim to transform "isolation" into "pride." When a child in a hospital bed sees their drawing at the United Nations, the world changes for them. By integrating Nouns into this journey, we establish Noggles as a global icon of hope and creativity.
**"Doing what we can, with those we trust." Join us in dissolving the borders of the world.**
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Stay Nounish my friend ⌐◨-◨
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# Nouns x Origami Art: Dissolving Borders from Japan to the United Nations HQ
**tl;dr Funding $42,339 to place Nouns within universities and hospitals as a larger part of a United Nations initiative. We are pursuing additional funding including Art Council in Japan, which could considerably reduce this budget proposed by 50%+**
## 1. The Mission: United Nations HQ & France 2026
Our goal is to take a grassroots movement born in a local Japanese community and scale it onto the most significant stages in the world. We are carrying the dreams and "proofs of existence" of children in Shizuoka to:
1. **The United Nations HQ (NYC):** A large-scale exhibition to prove that Nouns is a symbol of global peace, inclusivity, and the power of individual voices.
2. **France (Paris/Poitiers):** Collaborative workshops in European Univercity and [gallery](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gjURVpoSQrXpMKY88?g_st=ipc) communities, expanding our circle of co-creation across the continent.
## 2. Our Method: Breaking "Boundaries" through Origami Art
To achieve this mission, we use a unique form of "Origami Art." This is not about the traditional craft of folding paper; it is about using 15cm square papers as canvases where individuals draw their dreams, messages, and identities. We then connect thousands of these individual squares to create a massive, unified mosaic artwork.
**The Impact of Our Method:**
- **Children's Hospital (Kirara Class):** We collaborate with children in hospital schools who are physically isolated due to long-term illness. When their art, adorned with Noggles (Nouns glasses), is integrated into a global mosaic, it becomes their "wings" to fly beyond the hospital walls.
- **Elementary Schools & Global Friends:** Last year, a Costa Rican artist joined students at Denbo Elementary School in Fuji City. Despite the language barrier, they created art together on these small squares, naturally dissolving the psychological walls between "local" and "global."
We want to tell these children: **"No matter where you are or what your condition is, you can connect with the world if you have friends."**
Article of Newspaper [https://news.at-s.com/article/1811168](https://news.at-s.com/article/1811168)
## 3. The Origin: A Challenge Born from a Small Studio
This mission is rooted in a journey that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a small studio in Shizuoka, while the physical world was locked down, we discovered the pioneering power of the internet and Web3 (Nouns) to nurture encounters across borders.
Even while physically confined, we took a leap into the unknown. By continuously sharing our thoughts and artworks from our studio in Numazu and public spaces like [CCC](https://www.c-c-c.or.jp/en) (The Center for Creative Communications) in Shizuoka, we earned the trust and empathy of people across the ocean. The "Origami Art" that started in a local studio has now grown into this miraculous opportunity to exhibit at the United Nations.
## 4. Our Team: Multinational Solidarity Bound by "Aspiration"
This project is a testament to the fact that "aspiration" transcends ability and language. We are a team of friends who met through audio-based social spaces (X Spaces) and share a common dream.
- A translator in Kansai who supports us because we are not fluent in English.
- Friends in the US, France, and Costa Rica who gather under the motto: "Let's share the same dream."
Our teammates are more than "helpers"; they are core members who find joy in the act of co-creation. This multinational solidarity transcending language, borders, and physical distance is the very essence of what it means to be "Nounish."
## 5. Detailed Mission Budget (USDC)
To execute these large-scale international exhibitions and direct on-site workshops, we require the following operational budget (1 USD = 156.38 JPY).
- **Team Contribution:** We will allocate 0.4 stETH (approx. 1,300 USDC) a portion of the 1.03 stETH retro-grant received from [LilNouns](https://lilnouns.camp/proposals/352) for our previous mural production directly into this project's budget. This demonstrates our commitment to maximizing the impact of this mission through reinvestment.
### Phase 1: NYC & UN Exhibition Activation (26,181 USDC)
| Item | Details | Amount (USDC) |
| ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- |
| Global Mobilization | Specialized team deployment from Japan to NYC (3 members) | 4,220 |
| On-site Activation Base | 11-day field operations, coordination, and installation residency | 4,923 |
| Intl. Logistics & Ops | International art shipping (JP to NY) and on-site transport | 1,918 |
| UN Exhibition Production | Display materials, printing, and Noggles mosaic art | 2,558 |
| Project Execution | Adjusted fee for 3 core members (Lead, Art, Strategy) | 5,463 |
| Media Production & Dev | Documentary filmmaking, exhibition website, and PR assets | 5,755 |
| Mandatory Operations | Insurance, administration, and essential processing fees | 1,344 |
| Subtotal | | 26,181 |
### Phase 2: France & Europe Collaboration (17,458 USDC)
| Item | Details | Amount (USDC) |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- |
| Global Mobilization | Specialized team deployment from Japan to France (3 members) | 4,220 |
| On-site Activation Base | 9-day field operations and regional residency (Paris/Poitiers) | 3,453 |
| Regional Logistics | EU regional rail (TGV) and site-to-site art transport | 1,279 |
| Workshop Production | Professional materials and Noggles mosaic art | 1,279 |
| Project Execution | Adjusted fee for 3 core members | 5,812 |
| Mandatory Operations | Insurance, administration, and essential processing fees | 1,415 |
| Subtotal | | 17,458 |
**Total Request: 42,339 USDC**
"ROADMAP"
## 6. Conclusion: Turning Isolation into Pride
Through this project, we aim to transform "isolation" into "pride." When a child in a hospital bed sees their drawing at the United Nations, the world changes for them. By integrating Nouns into this journey, we establish Noggles as a global icon of hope and creativity.
**"Doing what we can, with those we trust." Join us in dissolving the borders of the world.**
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# Nouns x Origami Art: Dissolving Borders from Japan to the United Nations HQ
**tl;dr Funding $42,339 to place Nouns within universities and hospitals as a larger part of a United Nations initiative. We are pursuing additional funding including Art Council in Japan, which could considerably reduce this budget proposed by 50%+**
## 1. The Mission: United Nations HQ & France 2026
Our goal is to take a grassroots movement born in a local Japanese community and scale it onto the most significant stages in the world. We are carrying the dreams and "proofs of existence" of children in Shizuoka to:
1. **The United Nations HQ (NYC):** A large-scale exhibition to prove that Nouns is a symbol of global peace, inclusivity, and the power of individual voices.
2. **France (Paris/Poitiers):** Collaborative workshops in European Univercity and [gallery](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gjURVpoSQrXpMKY88?g_st=ipc) communities, expanding our circle of co-creation across the continent.
## 2. Our Method: Breaking "Boundaries" through Origami Art
To achieve this mission, we use a unique form of "Origami Art." This is not about the traditional craft of folding paper; it is about using 15cm square papers as canvases where individuals draw their dreams, messages, and identities. We then connect thousands of these individual squares to create a massive, unified mosaic artwork.
**The Impact of Our Method:**
- **Children's Hospital (Kirara Class):** We collaborate with children in hospital schools who are physically isolated due to long-term illness. When their art, adorned with Noggles (Nouns glasses), is integrated into a global mosaic, it becomes their "wings" to fly beyond the hospital walls.
- **Elementary Schools & Global Friends:** Last year, a Costa Rican artist joined students at Denbo Elementary School in Fuji City. Despite the language barrier, they created art together on these small squares, naturally dissolving the psychological walls between "local" and "global."
We want to tell these children: **"No matter where you are or what your condition is, you can connect with the world if you have friends."**
Article of Newspaper [https://news.at-s.com/article/1811168](https://news.at-s.com/article/1811168)
## 3. The Origin: A Challenge Born from a Small Studio
This mission is rooted in a journey that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a small studio in Shizuoka, while the physical world was locked down, we discovered the pioneering power of the internet and Web3 (Nouns) to nurture encounters across borders.
Even while physically confined, we took a leap into the unknown. By continuously sharing our thoughts and artworks from our studio in Numazu and public spaces like [CCC](https://www.c-c-c.or.jp/en) (The Center for Creative Communications) in Shizuoka, we earned the trust and empathy of people across the ocean. The "Origami Art" that started in a local studio has now grown into this miraculous opportunity to exhibit at the United Nations.
## 4. Our Team: Multinational Solidarity Bound by "Aspiration"
This project is a testament to the fact that "aspiration" transcends ability and language. We are a team of friends who met through audio-based social spaces (X Spaces) and share a common dream.
- A translator in Kansai who supports us because we are not fluent in English.
- Friends in the US, France, and Costa Rica who gather under the motto: "Let's share the same dream."
Our teammates are more than "helpers"; they are core members who find joy in the act of co-creation. This multinational solidarity transcending language, borders, and physical distance is the very essence of what it means to be "Nounish."
## 6. Detailed Mission Budget (USDC)
To execute these large-scale international exhibitions and direct on-site workshops, we require the following operational budget (1 USD = 156.38 JPY).
- **Team Contribution:** We will allocate \*\*0.4 stETH (approx. 1,300 USDC)\*\* a portion of the 1.03 stETH retro-grant received from [LilNouns](https://lilnouns.camp/proposals/352) for our previous mural production directly into this project's budget. This demonstrates our commitment to maximizing the impact of this mission through reinvestment.
### Phase 1: NYC & UN Exhibition Activation (26,181 USDC)
| Item | Details | Amount (USDC) |
| ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- |
| Global Mobilization | Specialized team deployment from Japan to NYC (3 members) | 4,220 |
| On-site Activation Base | 11-day field operations, coordination, and installation residency | 4,923 |
| Intl. Logistics & Ops | International art shipping (JP to NY) and on-site transport | 1,918 |
| UN Exhibition Production | Display materials, printing, and Noggles mosaic art | 2,558 |
| Project Execution | Adjusted fee for 3 core members (Lead, Art, Strategy) | 5,463 |
| Media Production & Dev | Documentary filmmaking, exhibition website, and PR assets | 5,755 |
| Mandatory Operations | Insurance, administration, and essential processing fees | 1,344 |
| Subtotal | | 26,181 |
### Phase 2: France & Europe Collaboration (17,458 USDC)
| Item | Details | Amount (USDC) |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- |
| Global Mobilization | Specialized team deployment from Japan to France (3 members) | 4,220 |
| On-site Activation Base | 9-day field operations and regional residency (Paris/Poitiers) | 3,453 |
| Regional Logistics | EU regional rail (TGV) and site-to-site art transport | 1,279 |
| Workshop Production | Professional materials and Noggles mosaic art | 1,279 |
| Project Execution | Adjusted fee for 3 core members | 5,812 |
| Mandatory Operations | Insurance, administration, and essential processing fees | 1,415 |
| Subtotal | | 17,458 |
**Total Request: 42,339 USDC**
"ROADMAP"
## 6. Conclusion: Turning Isolation into Pride
Through this project, we aim to transform "isolation" into "pride." When a child in a hospital bed sees their drawing at the United Nations, the world changes for them. By integrating Nouns into this journey, we establish Noggles as a global icon of hope and creativity.
**"Doing what we can, with those we trust." Join us in dissolving the borders of the world.**
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A nounish future needs Duckhead ⌐◨-◨
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Thanks for your always support 🙇♂️✨🤝
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> > this is a fire lil nouns mural, our logo is here, links to our website, great place to celebrate lil noc - deserves retro funding for empahsizing lil noc
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Thank you so much, mikegood san.
We believe that our drawings in your hands are the most tangible expression of our feelings that we cannot put into words.
Our fan art is always with you.
Let's continue to challenge ourselves and never give up on our creativity!
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> Add another +1 for the "#1 all-time most passed authored/sponsored proposer at both Nouns DAO and Lil Nouns DAO" guy...
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〇〇さん、いつも本当にありがとうね！
Thanks for your always support 🤝
> 〇〇さん、どうもありがとうね！
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Thank you so much as always. We are really grateful for the connection with you. We are finally planning to paint a picture on a skateboard. We would like to talk to you again soon.
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> dope tagawa and samurai folks work. lilnounish af
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Our passion and energy is like lasagna fresh out of the oven. We look forward to the day we can toast together someday.
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> this is a hot fresh vibe that has earned this retrofunding.
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Thank you very much.
We are truly grateful that our colleagues from all over the world have found us through nounspot and are visiting this mural.
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> Kudos to Tagawa and the team, beautiful piece of art! Thanks for adding the mural to nounspot.com
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Your understanding comment warms our heart and we are truly grateful.
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> 1 eth seems more than reasonable to me for this mural and the effort involved.
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Thank you so much for coming to see our mural in person. We are so grateful that you share our passion for this project. Without you, this work would not have been possible. We love LilNouns.
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