LIVES TOKYO 2026
LIVES TOKYO 2026
September 12, 2026 (Sat)
AKASAKA INTERCITY AIR, 4F
LIVES TOKYO 15:00-18:00
Reception 18:00-19:00
Registration is free of charge.
▼ View the Event Program Here ▼
*AI-powered interpretation and sign language interpretation are available. To use AI interpretation, please bring a smartphone or other device that can scan QR codes, as well as earphones.
"To create an inclusive society where the individuality of each person shines and everyone is empowered to WORK, EAT and LAUGH together." The LIVES Project will hold its annual event, "LIVES TOKYO 2026," on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The event will start at 3:00 p.m. at AKASAKA INTERCITY AIR.
LIVES TOKYO began in 2017, and thanks to your continued support, this year marks our ninth event. This year's theme is "Hello, A.I.: Discover a New You." We have a variety of exciting programs lined up for you. We look forward to seeing you there!
Opening Act
EYE VDJ MASA（Masatane Muto）
Representative Director, WITH ALS
Communication Creator / DJ
Keynote Session
Shinsuke Shimura
President, Dialogue in the Dark Japan
Panel Discussion
Nicole Kondo
15-year-old Entrepreneur
President & CEO, EdFusion Inc.
Hiromichi Nozaki
Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd.
Executive Vice President & CTO
Shinichiro Kumagaya
Professor, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo
LIVESMILE Talk
Ryuta Kuriyama
Singer-Song Teacher
Riho Ishii
Former LIVES Kitchen Staff Member
Kota Shimano
Pasona Heartful
General Affairs / Art Staff
Shoichiro Minami
LIVES TOKYO Main MC
LIVES BEST
Motoki Taniguchi
LEDGE
Executive Director / Attorney
Takeshi Nakamura
Raise the Flag Co., Ltd.
Representative Director
Takayuki Shigemitsu
NPO Ryoiku World
Closing Entertainment
Beverly
Born in the Philippines, made his debut in Japan in 2017. A world-class vocalist.
Camui Ryuga
The world's first wheelchair entertainer.
Ryuta Kuriyama
Singer-Song Teacher
MCs
Izumi Tanaka
Shoichiro Minami
■ LIVES TOKYO 2026 – Tentative Schedule
14:30～ Reception Start, Doors open
15:00～15:25 Opening Ceremony
15:25～16:05 Keynote Session
16:05～16:20 LIVESMILE Talk
16:50～17:30 Panel Discussion
17:30～17:50 LIVES BEST
17:50～18:10 Closing Entertainment
18:10～19:00 Reception
Visit our exhibition and vendor booths!
Astane / Astane Kitchen
Enjoy fresh, flavorful shiitake mushrooms grown with care by staff with disabilities.
CHOCOLABO
CHOCOLABO is a Yokohama-based chocolate workshop creating opportunities for people with disabilities. All sweets are handmade.
Pasona Heartful Art Village SHOP
Under the concept "Talent Knows No Disabilities," we offer a wide range of products, from baked goods to stationery.
Factory Ai / Felice di Ai
Just a one-minute walk from Seijogakuen-mae Station, this shop offers sweets and crafts made at disability support facilities in Setagaya.
Hands On Tokyo
Hands On Tokyo celebrates its 20th anniversary! Check out our charity goods and support our volunteer activities.
【LIVES Project 2026 Supporters】
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Frontier International Inc.
HANWA Co., Ltd.
Kawada Technologies, Inc.
Koshow CO.,LTD.
Kathy Matsui Family Fund
Higa Industries Co., Ltd.
Seiko Group Corporation
TANACHO & Co., Ltd.
【Individual/Group Donors】
Yasuhiro Kawamura
Masao Ogawa
Aya Higa
Anonymous
etc
【Patronage】
Cabinet Office
Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare
Minato Ward
Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education
【Cooperation】
IMAGICA Cosmo Space Co., Ltd.
Welcome Co., Ltd.
TNX Inc.
ANA InterContinental Tokyo
▼LIVES TOKYO 2024 Digest Movie
■ About LIVES Project
Hands On Tokyo has been working with many Community Partners related to people with disabilities for the past 14 years. In 2017, the LIVES project started, involving these partners, our volunteers and sponsors to spread awareness and understanding.
Our vision is to create a perfect inclusive society a place where everyone's personality is valued and every individual is able to work, eat, and laugh together, regardless of their physical and mental capability.
[Contact]
Hands On Tokyo LIVES Project
E-mail: info@handsontokyo.org
