The Behaviour Project

Six dancers in Japan, China, South Korea, and our behavior
Reality show to explore the establishment

The Beacivian Project is an experimental project that focuses on the "Furuma" that we are doing casually and explores the formation of the behavior and the future. From three countries in Japan, China, South Korea, two dancers, a body expression expert, were invited to a project, and he stayed in Tokyo/Beijing/Seoul with a total of six dancers. We will work on the behavior of people living in cities in various places such as shopping centers and office districts. Then, with the cooperation of various professionals related to behavior, such as historian, economist, designer, sociologist, etc., we will analyze the formation and future of the behavior, and distribute the activities as articles and documentary programs. And in February 2025, a new "Furumaai" that each dancer wanted to be like this was exhibited and performed as an exhibition/performance. This is a practical project that starts with such questions, working with companies and local governments, and conducts activities to redesign social behavior on their own.

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Bowing behavior

Serving by train

Serving in public space

Why do we do this kind of behavior?

We always think we are acting on our own, but we are actually unconsciously along in various rules in society. When you meet your first meeting, you bow a lot more than usual. When I talked to the superior in honorifics, the way of movement of the body itself is naturally poor. When you get on the train, your position is almost decided depending on the surrounding situation. Suddenly, there are times when I wonder why I am doing this. Especially when traveling abroad, I am surprised that there are various society, probably because of different common sense in society, no bowing, and different trains. I usually do my own in society. Why, when and when did I get like this?

Where did you come from?

There are many similarities in East Asia, Japan, China, and South Korea. Although the words do not understand, the appearance is similar, and there are many common points such as calligraphy, tea, and Buddhism. On the other hand, there are small differences that stand out because they are similar. Looking at those neighboring people, the question comes up, why it's similar and why it's different. The traditional way of thinking, such as respecting superiors, may be related to the history before Confucianism, and manners such as how to ride a train and how to use a smartphone has been relatively recent. It would have been. Knowing the neighbors of East Asia will result in the formation of yourself and your society.

How far can we do on our own?

Diversity is said to be important, but living in the same society is required to follow common rules and social norms. For example, in Japan, it is difficult to give up seats to elderly people. Sometimes your opponent is angry that you don't want to sit in your seat or want to be old. In other words, some people want to give up their seats, while others don't want to call out. When each person has different ideas, how do we do it? Social norms change with the times. Society is not something that can be changed by yourself, but if many people find it difficult, I think the rules and habits should change little by little. Furuma is going to do it casually in everyday life, but in such a trivial action, I think that it is difficult to live in modern society. This project wants to face and challenge such a society.
The Behaviour Project

Six dancers in Japan, China, South Korea, and our behavior
Reality show to explore the establishment

The Beacivian Project is an experimental project that focuses on the "Furuma" that we are doing casually and explores the formation of the behavior and the future. From three countries in Japan, China, South Korea, two dancers, a body expression expert, were invited to a project, and he stayed in Tokyo/Beijing/Seoul with a total of six dancers. We will work on the behavior of people living in cities in various places such as shopping centers and office districts. Then, with the cooperation of various professionals related to behavior, such as historian, economist, designer, sociologist, etc., we will analyze the formation and future of the behavior, and distribute the activities as articles and documentary programs. And in February 2025, a new "Furumaai" that each dancer wanted to be like this was exhibited and performed as an exhibition/performance. This is a practical project that starts with such questions, working with companies and local governments, and conducts activities to redesign social behavior on their own.