Kinjo Rubber Co., Ltd. List of News Articles

At the "9th National Forum for Promoting Barrier-Free Tourism in Ureshino, Saga," we will exhibit "Hodokun Guideway" and also utilize it for mobility support during the event. About the "9th National Forum for Promoting Barrier-Free Tourism in Ureshino, Saga" ~ Barrier-free is no longer just a consideration; it is now a prerequisite ~ Ureshino City promotes "creating a city that is kind to people" and is a hot spring area that many elderly and disabled individuals visit through various barrier-free initiatives in both hard and soft aspects. Similarly, barrier-free tourism is being promoted across the country, yielding various distinctive achievements. This time, barrier-free tour centers from all over the country will gather to hold a national forum in Ureshino Onsen, where participants can learn about each other's activities. This is a valuable opportunity to consider the future of tourism in Japan as we face a super-aged society. Organizer: Japan Barrier-Free Tourism Promotion Organization (Non-Profit) Co-organizer: Ureshino City Supported by: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Saga Prefecture, Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation, Ureshino Onsen Tourism Association, Ureshino City Chamber of Commerce, Ureshino Onsen Ryokan Association

On May 30th (Thursday), I will give a presentation on the development background of guiding mats at the COIL Seminar vol.23 "Accessible Design that Values Diversity" held in Tokyo. This seminar will focus on accessible design, which is a shared design that is easy to use for both people with and without disabilities. Through the introduction of actual good examples, we will discuss the definition of accessible design, which has come to replace universal design, and the importance of understanding the needs of people with disabilities, as well as methods for developing products and services that value diversity. The visually impaired walking guidance soft mat "Hodokun Guideway" was developed by individuals with visual impairments and is designed to be easy to use regardless of the presence or type of disability. It has been adopted by government offices, blind schools, sports facilities, and more across the country. Please come and hear the development story in person at the venue. Organizer: Co-Innovation Research Institute, General Incorporated Association

From May 22 to 23, we will exhibit the indoor-exclusive walking guidance mat for visually impaired individuals, "Bodou-kun Guideway," at the "64th Japan Welfare Conference for Physically Disabled Persons Akita Conference," held at the Akita Castle Hotel and the Akita Prefectural Budokan. ● About the Event (Excerpt from the Event Guidelines) This initiative aims to provide daily living aids, convenient goods, specialized equipment, and various information to enrich the lives of people with visual impairments. This time, under the theme of "Enjoy More," we will explore questions such as what devices like smartphones are, and how to better utilize specialized equipment. In addition to corporate booths, various experiential workshops will be held. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with equipment they may not usually encounter and discover new joys through these workshops, facilitating information exchange and interaction that adds further color to their lives. The venue being a university will create a lively atmosphere reminiscent of a "school festival" to welcome everyone. ● Organized by: Japan Federation of Organizations for the Physically Disabled, Akita Prefectural Association for the Welfare of the Physically Disabled

We will be exhibiting the indoor exclusive walking guidance mat for visually impaired individuals, "Hodokun Guideway," at the "20th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Low Vision Society," which will be held from May 24 to 26 at the Ochanomizu Sola City Conference Center. ● About the Event (Excerpt from the Event Guidelines) This event aims to provide daily living aids, convenient goods, specialized equipment, and various information to enrich the lives of individuals with visual impairments. This time, under the theme of "Enjoying More," we will explore questions such as what devices like smartphones are, and how to better utilize specialized equipment. In addition to corporate booths, various experiential workshops will be held. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with equipment they may not usually encounter and discover new joys through these workshops, fostering information exchange and interaction that adds further color to their lives. The venue, being a university, will welcome everyone with a lively atmosphere reminiscent of a "school festival." ● Organized by: Japanese Low Vision Society

On May 19, we will exhibit the indoor-exclusive walking guidance mat for visually impaired individuals, "Hodokun Guideway," at the "More Enjoyable Equipment Exhibition! - The 16th Equipment Exhibition for Visually Impaired Persons" held at Nagoya Gakuin University, Nagoya Campus. In addition to welfare equipment displays, information corners and experiential workshops are also planned. For more details about the event, please refer to the URL. ● About the Event (Excerpt from the Event Guidelines) This initiative aims to provide daily living aids, convenient goods, specialized equipment, and various information to enrich the lives of individuals with visual impairments. This time, with the theme of "More Enjoyable," we will explore questions such as what are the devices that people already know about, like smartphones, and how can they better utilize specialized equipment? In addition to corporate booths, various experiential workshops will be held. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with equipment they may not usually encounter and discover new joys through the workshops, facilitating information exchange and interaction that can add further color to their lives. The event will welcome everyone in a lively atmosphere reminiscent of a "school festival," given that the venue is a university. ● Organized by: Nagoya Blind Information and Cultural Center

We will be exhibiting the indoor-exclusive visual impairment walking guidance mat "Hodokun Guideway" at "iFesta 2019 in Yokohama," which will be held at the Kanagawa Prefectural Light Center on April 14. In addition to the welfare equipment exhibition, there will also be individual consultation corners, workshops, and a guide dog walking experience session planned. For more details about the event, please refer to the URL. ● Organized by: Kanagawa Prefectural Retinitis Pigmentosa Association (JRPS Kanagawa) ● Supported by: Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City Health and Welfare Bureau, Kanagawa Ophthalmological Association, Kanagawa Shimbun, Kanagawa Prefectural Council of Associations for Patients with Intractable Diseases, Techno Aid Association

We will be exhibiting the indoor-exclusive walking guidance mat for visually impaired individuals, "Hodokun Guideway," at the "RP Rakuraku Salon in Fukuchiyama" held at the Fukuchiyama Citizen Exchange Plaza on March 24. In addition to the welfare equipment exhibition, there will also be experiences with guide dogs and lectures planned. For more details about the event, please refer to the URL. ● Organized by: Kyoto Prefecture Retinitis Pigmentosa Association (JRPS Kyoto) Supported by: Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture Association for the Visually Impaired, Fukuchiyama City Association for the Visually Impaired

On March 23, we will exhibit "Bodokun Guideway" at the "Low Vision Support Fair in Kobe" held at Nakayama Memorial Hall and Kobe City Fukiai Cultural Center. For more details about the event, please visit the URL. ● About the Low Vision Support Fair in Kobe (excerpt from the website) When vision becomes impaired, individuals face various difficulties in walking, obtaining information from text and images, daily life, and recreation. However, many of these challenges can be improved with a little ingenuity, assistance, and the use of convenient tools. The Low Vision Support Fair is an event that introduces such information and tools. With a wealth of content including lectures, exhibitions of white canes, magnifiers, and handy gadgets, consultations regarding visual impairments, and experiences with voice computers, we look forward to welcoming everyone! Organizer: Kobe Eye Light Association (Non-Profit Organization) Supported by: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture Ophthalmology Association, Nakayama Foundation for the Visually Impaired, Kobe Light Center Management Council, Japan Low Vision Society, Japan Walking Trainers Association, NEXT VISION, Kobe City Braille Library, Kinki Vision Support, Chuo Community Living Support Center for Persons with Disabilities.

On March 17, we will exhibit "Bodokun Guideway" at the "Kobe Universal Design Fair" held at the Shiawase no Mura in Kobe City. In addition to the exhibition of welfare equipment, the fair will feature presentations of universal design (UD) initiatives by companies, local organizations, and schools, themed around clothing, food, and housing, as well as stage programs such as a UD fashion show. ● About the Kobe Universal Design Fair (excerpt from the website) At Shiawase no Mura, we are working towards the realization of a "universal society" where people recognize diversity beyond individual differences such as age, gender, culture, nationality, ethnicity, and physical conditions, allowing everyone to demonstrate their potential and support one another, through the promotion of universal design (UD). The "Kobe Universal Design Fair," held as part of this initiative, serves as a platform for companies and organizations engaged in UD to present their achievements and interact with one another, making it an event that welcomes participation from everyone, from children to adults, including the elderly and those with disabilities. We look forward to your visit. Organizer: Kobe City Citizen Welfare Promotion Association, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation

We will be exhibiting the indoor-exclusive visual impairment walking guidance mat "Hodokun Guideway" at the 48th General Store Exhibition "JAPAN SHOP 2019," which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from March 5 to 8. On the day of the event, in addition to product displays and walking experiences, we will also offer consultations on implementation tailored to the characteristics of the building. We will have a wide variety of color samples available, and we look forward to your visit. Please feel free to stop by. For event details, please refer to the following URL. ● About JAPAN SHOP 2019 (quoted from the official website) Approximately 180 companies will showcase the latest products, materials, and information related to spatial design and displays for stores and facilities. The latest solutions for creating spaces where people gather, bustle, relax, and enjoy will be gathered. Various planned exhibitions will introduce many cutting-edge spatial designs.

From February 17 to 18, we will exhibit at the "72nd Kyushu Blind Welfare (Kitakyushu) Conference" held at Hotel Crown Palace Kitakyushu, where we will temporarily set up an indoor walking guidance mat for visually impaired individuals. ● About the 72nd Kyushu Blind Welfare (Kitakyushu) Conference (excerpt from the information document) Visually impaired individuals from organizations in eight prefectures and two designated cities that are members of the Kyushu Blind Association will gather to discuss various issues related to the welfare, living conditions, economy, and employment of visually impaired people, aiming to promote mutual friendship, unity, and exchange, and to seek true understanding of visually impaired individuals in society. Organizer: Kyushu Blind Association, (Non-Profit) Kitakyushu City Association for the Promotion of Independence of Visually Impaired Persons Supported by: Kitakyushu City, (Public Interest Foundation) Kitakyushu Tourism and Convention Association, (Public Interest Foundation) Kitakyushu City Association for the Welfare of Physically Disabled Persons, (Public Interest Foundation) Kitakyushu City Council of Social Welfare, (Public Interest Foundation) Kitakyushu City Disability Welfare Volunteer Association

We will be exhibiting at the "9th Welfare Equipment Exhibition for the Visually Impaired - Enjoy! Goods Exhibition" to be held at the Kobe City Comprehensive Welfare Center on February 22. On the day of the event, there will be displays of welfare equipment and apps, introductions of the latest technology, as well as various consultation corners. Please see the following URL for event details. ● 9th Welfare Equipment Exhibition for the Visually Impaired - Enjoy! Goods Exhibition (quoted from the website) We will hold a "Welfare Equipment Exhibition" for visually impaired individuals. We will showcase "convenient," "new," and "popular" equipment and tools. You can actually touch the items and consult or ask questions to representatives from manufacturers. We sincerely look forward to your visit. Organizer: Kobe City Braille Library