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New! Supported the Para-Travel

This year, we once again provided medical staff support for “Para-Travel” (Para-Tabi), an initiative organized by the NPO Origami. “Para-Travel” is an event where diverse groups of people, including those who find it difficult to go out due to disabilities, spend a day enjoying themselves together. In its 5th year, this installment was held on November 16, 2025, as an excursion to Narita Dream Dairy Farm (Narita Yume Bokujo), with a total of 300 participants. In Para-Travel, individuals with disabilities and student volunteers participate in sightseeing and events together. Whether you have a disability or not, participants share the simple

New! Report at the Annual Meeting of Japanese Society of Public Health & Table Tennis Volleyball!

At the 84th Annual Meeting of Japanese Society of Public Health, Representative Ando reported on the findings of a survey regarding youth in need of support. (October 30, 2025, Round Table in Shizuoka City) Additionally, as an interactive project, a “Table Tennis Volleyball” session was held on October 30, which was enjoyed by many participants. Summary of the Report While the support system for youth facing life difficulties and hardships is evolving (such as through revisions to the Child Welfare Act), it is still in its developmental stage. This report analyzed a 2025 survey (preliminary study) of youth utilizing a

Appearance on “Mie Shimizu’s Lovely Music” (Kawasaki FM)

On September 26, 2025, Representative Ando appeared as a guest on “Mie Shimizu’s Lovely Music” on Kawasaki FM. During the broadcast, Ando discussed experiences with medical activities in Africa and also spoke about the “Artpara Fukagawa Talking Art Festival.” This festival, where Ando serves as a volunteer, is scheduled to take place in Koto City from October 18 to 26, 2025. The podcast version of the episode was released on October 3rd. Mie Shimizu’s Lovely Music (Kawasaki FM / 79.1MHz / Every 4th Friday, 19:30–20:30) Podcast Schedule: Released every first Friday of the month.

Visiting “Tanpopo-no-ie” and “Good Job! Center Kashiba” in Nara Prefecture

On July 18, 2025, we visited “Tanpopo-No-Ye” and the “Good Job! Center Kashiba” in Nara Prefecture, both of which support people with disabilities. The Art Center HANA of Tampopo-No-Ye, which has a history of more than 50 years, and the Good Job! Center Kashiba, built by Tampopo-No-Ye in 2017, allow people with a wide range of disabilities to make use of their facilities.The works created here range from highly individual and expressive artworks to products developed in collaboration with well-known brands.Both the members who use the facilities and the staff left us with an impression of warmth, openness, and a

【New!】Ando gave a lecture at the Sports Instructor Seminar

On December 7, 2024, Representative Ando (sports doctor) gave a lecture at the 4th Sports Instructor Skill Up Seminar hosted by the Kashiwa Sports Association. The lecture was titled “How to Guide Children to Grow in a Diverse Society.”

【New!】Ando presented a report at the Crisis and Risk Management Study Meeting

Ando presented a report on his visit to Kenya (Africa Healthy Hospital Project) at the 4th Crisis and Risk Management Study Meeting 2024 of the Crisis and Risk Management Society of Japan. (held online on Saturday, October 26, 2024. ) Contents of Report Kenya, like many other African countries, is facing a number of challenges, including issues related to food insecurity, poverty, and access to quality education. Community Learning Centers (CLCs), which provide literacy education and vocational training to citizens, are an important resource in addressing these issues. As a member of Teikyo University’s Healthy Hospital Project, a workshop was

Ando Appeared on Kanazawa Seaside FM

On October 9, 2024, Representative Ando appeared as a guest on Kanazawa Seaside FM‘s “Bringing Parasports Closer to You!” Ando discussed the potential and the collaborative creation of Parasports in a variety of fields, including para-badminton,Takkyu Volley, as well as the Wheelchair Handball World Championship, where he participated as the head of the Japan National Wheelchair Handball Delegation and team doctor. Tsubasa Kimura and Katsuhiko Suzuki were absolutely amazing facilitators of the program, and the conversation was so lively and engaging. Mr. Kimura is such a wonderful person. He used to be a sumo wrestler, but sadly had to give

Supported the Para-Travel

We are honored to have provided on-site support as staff for a project commissioned by the NPO ORIGAMI in Chiba Prefecture this year. Para-travel is an event where people from all walks of life enjoy a day together, including those who cannot normally go out easily due to disabilities. This year’s fourth annual event was held on October 19, 2024, at Inage Beach in Chiba Prefecture, with a total of 342 people participating in the excursion, which included participation in/watching a para-triathlon. In Para-Travel, people with disabilities and student volunteers will go sightseeing and participate in events together. It’s a

Ando accompanied the Wheelchair Handball World Championship as the head of the Japan National Wheelchair Handball Delegation.

Representative Ando, as head of the Japan National Wheelchair Handball Delegation and team doctor, accompanied the 3rd IHF Wheelchair Handball World Championship held in Cairo, Egypt, from September 16 to September 21, and returned to Japan on September 23. The Japanese team finished 5th out of 8 teams, but showed speed and skill on par with the world’s best, attracting a large crowd despite this being their first appearance in the tournament. Please click here to view the results and video of the matches.

Children’s Tanzania Experience

The “Beyond Borders with Football Project” (Overseas Camp), organized by Seeds, a general incorporated association, NGO TOFA, a specified nonprofit organization, and Institute of Global Medical and Sports Science (GMSS Human Lab.) was held in Tanzania from July 31 to August 9, 2024. In addition to the soccer tournament, the junior high school students from Japan enjoyed wonderful experiences through visits to a Maasai village, a junior high school, and a safari. (Representative Ando participated in all the days of the tour.) Thank you for supporting the crowdfunding campaign. Click here to view the activity report (local report).