As an opening attraction for the Oita International Wheelchair Marathon, a talk event will be held. The theme of the event is ?Towards an Inclusive Society Filled with Playfulness and Relaxation?.
Date and Time: November 16, 2024 (Saturday) from 12:15PM to 1:15PM
Venue: Galleria Takemachi Dome Square
Organizer: Japan Sun Industries Corporate Association
The guests are:
-Tomohiro Sawada, Representative Director of the World Yuru Sports Association
-Nozomu Kaji, Chief Manager at Sony Music Entertainment Inc. and Representative of the World Yuru Music Association
-Fumitaka Nishijima, President of Sony/Taiyo Corporation
The event will discuss the efforts of the Japan Sun Industries Corporate Association and the World Yuru Sports/ Music Associations towards realizing an inclusive society, with each sharing their unique approaches. At the end of the event, there will be an improvisational session using Yuru Music instruments! We hope you can join us for this exciting experience !
Event details can be confirmed by scanning the QR code on the flyer to access the website.
There will also be a live stream on the day of the event!
Additionally, there will be a booth for experiencing ?Yuru Instruments?.
Feel free to touch and enjoy the fun of playing these instruments!
Experience Time: 12:15PM to 4:00PM, Free Participation
Introduction of Speakers:
**Tomohiro Sawada**
Representative Director of the World Yuru Sports Association/ Copywriter
2004-Joined an advertising agency .He created copy for the film ? The Dark Knight Rises,? including the tagline ? The legend ends spectacularly.?
He was responsible for the concept and planning of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic closing ceremony. Established the ?World Yuru Sports Association? in 2015 to develop new sports that everyone can enjoy. Over 100 new sports have been developed, attracting more than 250,000 participants, and gaining attention from abroad.
**Nozomu Kaji**
Chief Manager at Sony Music Entertainment Inc./World Yuru Music Association
Born in Shizuoka in 1971.
Graduated from Chuo University, Faculty of Science and Engineering.
1995-Joined Nippon Columbia
1996-Joined Toshiba EMI.
2017- Joined Sony Music Labels following Utada Hikaru?s label transfer. Currently involved in label operations focused on Utada Hikaru and Ikimonogakari, as well as new projects such as the World Yuru Music Association.
**Fumitaka Nishijima**
President of Sony/Taiyo Corporation
1989-Joined Sony Corporation, where he managed business planning in the consumer video equipment division. Since 2004, he been involved in production operations, including production strategy and procurement/logistics/trade in China .After six and half years in China, he has held his current position since August 2022.
**Introduction of the World Yuru Sports Association**
Winning is delightful, and losing is fun too.
It? okay to be slow or short.
Having a disability is fine.
We are a group of sports creators dedicated to creating such relaxed sports.
Official Website: [https://yurusports.com/]
**Introduction of the World Yuru Music Association**
No need for rhythm or musical sense.
Anyone can play right away.
Anyone can easily ?perform together? with others.
We aimed to provide the joy of playing instruments in a world where everyone can experience fun.
Official Website: [https://yurumusic.com/]
**Introduction of Japan Sun Industries Corporate Association**
An organization consisting of Japan Sun Industries and 12 companies, formed with the purpose of promoting the employment of people with disabilities and the development of member companies.
Moderator:
**Katsumi Mieno**
OBS Announcer
Responsible for commentary on various sports, including soccer. A sportsman who played in the soft tennis and volleyball clubs during his student days.
Organizer: Japan Sun Industries Corporate Association
Support: Oita Prefecture Welfare and Health Department, Disability Social Participation Promotion Office, Oita Prefecture Disability Sports Association
**Contact Information**
Japan Sun Industries Corporate Association Representative: Sony/Taiyo Corporation
Phone Number: 0977-72-9131
Address: 1402-14 Kansui, Oaza Oga, Hiji Town, Hayami District, Oita Prefecture, 879-1504
Contact Persons: Abe, Ueda
