Lives in Mexico. Vice-Chairman of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Medical professional and human rights advocate.
Former Chairman (Founder) of the Inclusion Executive Committee Originally from Fukui Prefecture, former member of the Sakai City Council. I was born with a mother with a physical disability and an older sister with an intellectual disability. I started volunteering from the age of 18, and from the age of 22 I raised four children and cared for my grandparents.
After gaining experience as an after-school day care service manager in Setagaya Ward, I started working to create opportunities for disabled children to play an active role. From 2018 to 2019, I studied global welfare in 15 countries around the world.
In 2022, support activities will be expanded to 30 prefectures in Japan. International activities began in 2023 after a presentation at the United Nations European Headquarters.
Managing Director Shiko Kurihara
Visiting professor at Musashino University, completed graduate school of system design and management at Keio University.
He researches and practices well-being and inclusive education, and has visited 85 countries around the world. He won a Guinness World Record and a Good Design Award. He is a Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch bearer and a Tokyo 2020 Paralympic opening ceremony placard bearer.
Executive Director Abe Seiko
Born in Oita Prefecture in 1991. In 2019, he founded Gayoushi Corporation, which operates a Type A continuous employment support program, and TOIROART Corporation, a company that supports companies in hiring people with disabilities so that each of the 10 different personalities can find their true calling.
We aim to realize a world where various personalities can play an active role in society.
Executive Director Akari Kouno
Born in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, I have been working as a photographer since 2012. She has been working as a photographer since 2012, and has been interested in unconscious bystanders and the gender gap through shooting commemorative nudes for breast cancer survivors and domestic violence victims, as well as transgender people. In 2024, he will open a photography studio in Ebisu, Tokyo, as a place where people can release and express their individuality.
In 2023, he also founded Inkle Inc. with the philosophy of “contributing to the realization of an inclusive society,” and is developing photography, video, and school businesses to help realize a society in which each individual can let his or her individuality shine through.
Director Noda Naohiro
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1969. After graduating from Hosei University, he worked in sales at an apparel company and worked as a textile designer at his father's company.
After that, he turned to the real estate management industry and worked hard to improve the efficiency of condominium management and revitalize vacant houses through NPO activities. We established a group home management company for people with disabilities in 2018 with the aim of resolving the housing shortage for people with disabilities.
Furthermore, the company has established a company that supports employment for people with disabilities and supports welfare projects, and is pursuing both social contribution and profit generation in the welfare field.
Director Tsuji Masataka
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1975. After gaining experience in the IT industry, foreign financial industry, and disability welfare industry, he is currently involved in business strategy, sales, human resources, management, etc. for multiple companies (IT companies, disability welfare corporations, children's welfare corporations, etc.).
I love small children and cats, and these days I'm fantasizing about eliminating waiting list children at facilities by promoting foster care.
Director Miyashita Junya
After completing graduate school at Kyoto University, engaged in project management related to social infrastructure at JGC, SIEMENS, Toshiba, and SOMPO.
In addition, he has worked as a business developer, parliamentary secretary, and listed company advisor, and is currently a visiting professor at the International Exchange Center of a private medical university in Ukraine, helping Japanese students study abroad.
In Japan, he is also involved in study abroad projects and is committed to international exchange and educational support. He is a licensed Ukrainian doctor, and after the end of the war of aggression, he plans to focus on supporting injured and disabled people and working towards international reconstruction assistance.
Director Takamori Yuto
After working as a disability welfare consultant/producer/tiara designer/lecturer, teacher at a special needs school, and chairman of a disability welfare agency, he has worked in Japan to create a society where people with disabilities can live happily in their communities.
Focusing on education, film, art, and craft culture, which are the wonderful assets of Japan, we are collaborating with cultural figures and royalty around the world to carry out activities that deliver hope and joy in life.
Director Narusaka Hitoshi
Born in 1956. After graduating from Tohoku University, he held executive positions at major IT companies such as HP Japan, IIJ, Microsoft Japan, EMC (now Dell), and TIS, etc.
Since 2016, he has been involved in the nursing care welfare and medical fields, serving as president of ND Soft, a major nursing care software company, and currently vice president of Wiseman Co. Outside of work, he is a member of the Roppongi Men's Chorus and participated in the launch of Tokyo EHONza in 2022, and is currently the vice president.
He also enjoys rakugo (traditional Japanese comic storytelling) as a member of “Chihayatei Aidei” under the late master Sanyutei Ensou.
Director Shinji Miyagawa
Born in Hokkaido in 1973. Currently,
he is an executive officer of a construction infrastructure company in Kanagawa Prefecture, expanding its business nationwide. As an outside director of an educational company, he advocates the importance of education and works to create an environment where people can help each other by raising the EQ of their minds under the philosophy that “education is the foundation to change lives and save the world.