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Earth Pharmaceuticals' Collaboration with 'Festival of Small Gods'

In commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Earth Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. has taken a significant step forward by sponsoring the play titled 'Festival of Small Gods'. This poignant production, which opens on March 30, 2026, at the Tokyo Globe Theater, is set to tour various locations including Osaka, Aichi, and the Tohoku region including Fukushima, Iwate, and Miyagi prefectures.

This powerful story, originally a novel by the late screenwriter Makiko Uchida, delves deep into themes of loss and the human experience following the devastation of the earthquake. The narrative focuses on a young man who, having lost his family to the disaster, navigates his grief and ultimately finds hope and connection with those around him. This journey of healing and resilience encapsulates the very essence of what it means to rebuild one’s life after tragedy.

Earth Pharmaceuticals has long championed initiatives aimed at supporting disaster-hit areas and educating the public on disaster preparedness, guided by the corporate philosophy of coexisting with life and the planet. The themes of the play resonate strongly with the company’s mission, particularly the importance of preserving the value of life and familial bonds for future generations.

With its involvement in 'Festival of Small Gods', Earth Pharmaceuticals aims to ensure that the lessons learned from the earthquake serve as a guide for future preparedness, reinforcing bonds in a community striving for a richer and warmer society.

Performance Overview

The play will feature performances in several venues:

• - Tokyo: March 30 to April 20, 2026 at Tokyo Globe Theatre
• - Fukushima: April 24, 2026 at Ken Shin Koriyama Cultural Center
• - Osaka: April 30 to May 4, 2026 at Morinomiya Piloti Hall
• - Iwate: May 10, 2026 at Tohsai Classic Hall Iwate
• - Aichi: May 14-15, 2026 at COMTEC PORTBASE
• - Miyagi: May 22, 2026 at Tokyo Electron Hall Miyagi

The cast includes prominent talents such as Hikaru Yaotome, Koharu Sakai, Yuta Fukuda, Naoki Fujii, Makoto Nakamura, Mari Nishio, and Akira Saito among others.

For more details on the performance, you can visit the official website: Festival of Small Gods. Contributing to this meaningful project, Earth Pharmaceuticals continues to uphold its commitment to societal welfare and environmental consciousness as it plays a pivotal role in the remembrance and resilience of communities affected by the past disaster.