Hiroshi Yagi speaks at BOC Forum 2024 in Osaka | Adult Diaper Information Center Japan

English translation of an article originally published in Japanese on December 15, 2024. Read the Japanese original (Japanese). Event dates and availability refer to the original article. Images may contain Japanese text.

On December 14, 2024, Hiroshi Yagi, Deputy Director of the Japan Welfare Medical Fashion Association, presented at the “BOC Forum 2024 in Osaka” held at JAM BASE, Gran Green Osaka.

This forum, themed “Protecting and Supporting the Future of Medical and Care Services,” is an event where people from various specialized fields, such as hospitality, oral care, home medical care, end-of-life care, diapers, welfare, and fashion, come together to think about the future of elderly care.

上田比呂志

Former Director of Yamato Department Store, Guam
Former Director of the Florida Disney World Japan Pavilion

A lecture was given on the theme “A banquet that brings joy and shines the light of life,” drawing on experiences gained at a traditional ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant), Mitsubishi Yamato Bank (Mitsubishi), and Disney, focusing on the art of catering to the hearts of people.

After the lecture, a panel discussion themed “Life” was held, featuring the speaker.

We had the opportunity to stand on the same stage as everyone who is active in different specialized fields, exchanging valuable opinions about the future of healthcare, care, and welfare.

Takuya Naganawa

Dentist, Dr. of Medicine
Mutsu Co., Ltd. Representative Director
BOC Provider Representative

A lecture was given on the theme “A Future of Oral Care That Saves Lives,” covering the initiatives of BOC providers, oral care in medical and care settings, and the future of oral care utilizing digital technology.

Masakazu Kawabe and Ayaka Kawabe

Kawabe Clinic
Higashiosaka Project

A lecture was given by a couple on the theme “Facing Life with Life: End-of-Life Care,” discussing the importance of facing life with life in the field of home medical care and caregiving.

Kei Hirabayashi

President of the Japan Welfare Medical Fashion Association
Kiyosato Gakuen University Adjunct Professor

I delivered a speech with the theme “Designing a Future Society Illuminated by the Life of a Child in a Training Pants,” introducing efforts combining welfare and fashion, as well as concepts for the O-MU-TSU WORLD EXPO.

Hiroshi Yagi

Japan Welfare Medical Fashion Association Deputy Representative Director
Administrator, Adult Diaper Information Center Japan
Physical therapist

Based on my experience in practical matters and the organization of study sessions regarding adult diapers, I spoke about the lives and social participation of people who use diapers, as well as the societal image of diapers.