■Fild Note2

In recent years, unique playground equipment has been disappearing. This is largely because many of these structures, mainly built during the Showa era, do not meet modern safety standards required for children to play safely. As a result, they are being removed when parks are newly renovated across the country. Among the equipment being dismantled, many are made from building materials like mortar and feature warm, expressive designs with abundant use of curves and straight lines. Additionally, signs of aging such as cracks, wear marks from children's play, and graffiti give the surfaces of these structures a rich character, adding to their charm.
In this project, we are continuing to document and photograph unique, locally rooted playground equipment that will likely decrease in number over time.