JIC Group Launches National Paper Airplane Relay Challenge for Guinness World Record

JIC Group's Initiative for a Guinness World Record

The JIC Group, known for its focus on the field of disability welfare insurance across Japan, has launched an exciting initiative. It aims to set a Guinness World Record™ for the “Largest online video chain of people catching and throwing paper aircraft.” This challenge aims to connect welfare facilities and special support schools nationwide, symbolizing unity and teamwork among participants.

Purpose and Significance of the Challenge

This project serves a dual purpose: first, to bring visibility to the various welfare facilities and special support schools throughout Japan; and second, to promote awareness of the challenges faced by the welfare industry. The relay of paper airplane videos, where each participant catches a paper airplane and tosses it to the next person, symbolizes a continuous line connecting all the welfare facilities across the nation. This event is not just about breaking a record; it aims to highlight the critical issues in the welfare sector, such as staff shortages and the so-called “after parents’ issue” faced by parents of individuals with disabilities.

Through this project, JIC Group seeks to spotlight the hard work and dedication of staff and students within welfare facilities and schools, simultaneously raising awareness of their existence and the issues they face. By participating in this challenge, JIC Group hopes to contribute to solutions for pressing industry challenges.

Challenge Overview

Participants will film themselves catching a paper airplane coming towards them and throwing it to the next person. These individual clips will be compiled into a single continuous video, which will serve as the foundation for the Guinness World Record. The more participants who join in this relay, the greater the chance of breaking the record. Beyond competition, this project symbolizes collaboration across regions and organizations, emphasizing the interconnectedness of welfare facilities throughout the country.

The paper airplanes used in this challenge carry heartfelt messages from both users and staff, encapsulating the spirit of solidarity within the welfare community. The completed video chain will not only challenge the Guinness record but also serve as a powerful tool for awareness and community building within the welfare industry.

Participation Guidelines

Who Can Participate:

- Users and staff from disability welfare facilities
- Students and staff from special support schools
- Any organization related to disability welfare

Participation Conditions:

- Each facility or school can send up to two representatives.
- Organizations operating multiple facilities may apply separately for each location.

Video Submission Deadline:

- All videos must be submitted by January 31, 2026.

How to Submit Videos:

- Participants can submit their videos via a designated Google form. Video Submission Link

Reference Videos:

- Instructions on how to fold paper airplanes.
- Tips on video shooting and editing.

Those interested in participating are encouraged to access the submission link above to review the guidelines and send their video entries. Comprehensive instructions and examples are provided in reference videos to assist newcomers in successfully contributing to this ambitious challenge.

Let’s join together in this paper airplane relay and strive to connect Japan while aiming for a new world record!

You can download the event flyer here: Download Flyer

About JIC Group

The JIC Group, established in 1987, is a specialized insurance agency focused on providing support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Upholding the philosophy of “supporting individuals with disabilities throughout their lives,” we have developed and offered insurance products and compensation systems to create a safe living environment for them and their families. JIC also actively engages in providing insurance and compensation services tailored for welfare facilities, thus supporting risk management in their operations. By leveraging our unique network and expertise, we strive to contribute to the creation of a society where coexistence is possible.

Company Details

- Company Name: JIC Group (Japan Indemnity-system Center)
- CEO: Masahiro Nakayama
- Location: 2F Shinjuku Mitsui Building, 3-2-11 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
- Established: December 1987
- Business: Insurance agency for property and life insurance, trust contract agency,

For inquiries, please contact JIC Group Guinness Project Team: