Key Facts
• On July 5, 2025, JA Kyosai participated in the Cooperative Festival in Tokyo.
• The event featured 38 booths, including earthquake simulation and assistance dog demos.
• Actress Yukie Nakama and announcer Rara Goto led a talk session on mutual support.
• Assistance dog Claire demonstrated tasks like picking up items and wheelchair assistance.
• A visitor experienced a magnitude 6.5 earthquake simulation using a “Seismic Cushion.”
• Nakama emphasized the importance of disaster preparedness and mutual aid.
• The festival marked the UN’s “International Year of Cooperatives” in 2025.
• Other booths included vegetable sales, forestry experiences, and interactive quizzes.
• Special guests hosted talk shows and science experiment demonstrations.
Summary
JA Kyosai joined the Cooperative Festival on July 5, 2025, in Tokyo, promoting the theme of mutual support. Actress Yukie Nakama and announcer Rara Goto highlighted the importance of cooperation through a talk session. Visitors enjoyed interactive programs, including an earthquake simulation and assistance dog demonstrations. The event featured 38 booths, showcasing various cooperative initiatives like vegetable sales and forestry experiences. Marking the UN’s “International Year of Cooperatives,” the festival aimed to foster awareness of collaboration and preparedness. Nakama called for a society built on mutual aid, emphasizing disaster readiness and community support.
