English translation of an article originally published in Japanese on December 8, 2024. Read the Japanese original (Japanese). Event dates and availability refer to the original article. Images may contain Japanese text.
On December 8, 2024, Kei Hirabayashi and Hiroshi Yagi were lecturers at the “2024 December Workshop” held by the Certified NPO Organization Aichi Bowel Care Research Society at Nagoya University School of Medicine.
The theme of the workshop is as follows.
‘I would like to discuss the Future Diaper Collection at the Expo with all of you!’
Held in a hybrid format at the venue and on Zoom, the session invited participants to consider O-MU-TSU WORLD EXPO at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan and the future of diapers.
Kei Hirabayashi and Hiroshi Yagi are in charge of the workshop.
The lectures and workshop were conducted by Hiroshi Yagi, Deputy Representative Director of the Japan Welfare Medical Fashion Association, and Masaru Hirauchi, Representative Director of the Japan Welfare Medical Fashion Association.
Kei Hirabayashi
President of the Japan Welfare Medical Fashion Association
I introduced activities related to fashion for people using wheelchairs, such as fashion shows in Paris, and efforts that combine welfare and fashion.
Hiroshi Yagi
Japan Welfare Medical Fashion Association Deputy Representative Director
Representative, OMUTSU Delivery
Administrator, Adult Diaper Information Center Japan
Physical therapist
I spoke about the efforts leading up to the planning of the O-MU-TSU WORLD EXPO, from the activities as a “machi no omutsuya” (local adult incontinence care store) selling adult incontinence products in the local area.
Yoko Yoshikawa (Komaki City Hospital)
Yoko Yoshikawa of Komaki City Hospital and the certified Aichi Continence Care Research Society NPO facilitated the workshop as a whole.
Consider the future of diapers with participants.
That day, the following plans were mainly carried out.
- From a neighborhood diaper shop to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
- Efforts from the fashion show in Paris to the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
- Participant-led “Incontinence Product Design Workshop
- Opinion Exchange for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
The O-MU-TSU WORLD EXPO is planning to hold an exhibition of the world’s largest collection of diapers at the EXPO Hall in Osaka, Kansai.
We discussed what we can communicate to the world in terms of improving care for those with incontinence, along with the ideal adult incontinence product and future design, together with people across the country who are involved in incontinence care.
Participants were invited to contribute their thoughts on the design of diapers, making this a collaborative workshop where participants shared their on-site experiences and perspectives.
It was a valuable opportunity to consider the future of diapers from a wide range of perspectives, including the physical condition and lifestyle of individuals who use diapers, as well as fashion, design, outings, and social participation.
Thank you to all who came to the venue, those who participated online, and to the members of the certified NPO organization Aichi Care Research Society for providing this opportunity.
Event details
Event name
Certified NPO Organization Aichi Care Research Society
2024 December Workshop
Theme
I would like to discuss the Future Diaper Collection at the Expo with all of you!
[Lecturer / Workshop Leader]Kei Hirabayashi
President of the Japan Welfare Medical Fashion Association
Hiroshi Yagi
Japan Welfare Medical Fashion Association Deputy Representative Director
Representative, OMUTSU Delivery
【Overall Progress】
Yoko Yoshikawa
Komaki City Hospital
Event date and time
December 8, 2024 (Sunday)
Venue
Nagoya University School of Medicine Basic Building
Room 1 (3rd floor)
[Format of the event]Hybrid event with venue and Zoom
Participation fee
Free
Organizer
Certified NPO Organization Aichi Care Research Society
Related information
Certified NPO Organization Aichi Care Research Society
Ministerial Agency NPO Organization Portal Site
https://www.npo-homepage.go.jp/npoportal/detail/111000240
O-MU-TSU WORLD EXPO
https://jwmf.jp/expo2025/
