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Attend the Street Medical Talks 2025

On October 13, 2025, from 14:00 to 17:00, the Street Medical Talks 2025 event will take place at the Nihonbashi Life Science Building, 10th Floor Hall. The event saves you a seat at the intersection of healthcare and design, providing a unique platform to witness the final presentations by the sixth cohort of the Street Medical Labo. Attendees can participate in-person or tune in to the live online broadcast.

An Insightful Presentation Event

This year's event focuses on remarkable presentations by the talented students of the Street Medical Labo. Each project emphasizes the lab's policy of viewing the person rather than the disease. The event will feature a special lecture titled “From Happy to Health: The Future of Street Medicine” presented by Takahiro Takebe, the head of the lab. This lecture aims to shed light on groundbreaking initiatives that are integrating healthcare with design.

Street Medical Talks has achieved incredible success in past editions, with several previous projects transitioning to societal implementation. The expectation for this event is equally optimistic, showcasing innovative designs that align with the philosophy of observing human experiences beyond health issues.

Schedule of Events

Here’s a brief outline of the planned schedule:

• - 13:30 - Doors Open
• - 14:00 - Opening Remarks by Chairman Tsutomu Numata
• - 14:10 - Special Lecture by Takahiro Takebe
• - 14:30 - Poster Presentations by Student Teams
• - 15:30 - Break
• - 15:40 - Afternoon Sessions
• - 16:50 - Graduation Ceremony
• - 17:00 - Event Conclusion

Meet the Guest Commentators

The event will also host guest reviewers and commentators from diverse fields:

• - Asa Machi - A renowned freelance announcer and journalist focusing on healthcare and caregiving, with notable publications including “Decade of Care” and “Resilience of the Receiver.”
• - Naoki Yamamoto - A specialist at the Japan Research Institute, focusing on Futures Literacy and education strategies, has won multiple Good Design Awards.
• - Yoshiharu Inoue - A special professor at Yokohama City University and executive officer at GENOVA, bringing extensive experience in education and business.

Understanding Street Medical

The Street Medical initiative emphasizes an approach that highlights human experiences and backgrounds rather than merely focusing on illnesses. It seeks to address societal challenges through a dual lens of happiness and health, aiming to create harmonious living and community engagements. This mission leverages the strengths of design and art to illustrate human-centered health and wellness.

About Street Medical Labo

The Street Medical Labo, founded by Takahiro Takebe and Look at People Co., is a unique educational and practical program that has now reached its sixth term. Accepted students from diverse professional backgrounds, including medical practitioners, designers, and business experts, collaborate in this program. Participants attend lectures from leaders in the field and engage in teamwork to reinterpret social issues through a positive lens, proposing design solutions to address these challenges.

Contact Us

For inquiries regarding this event:
Street Medical Labo Office
Look at People Co.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Street Medical Labo

This event showcases the bright future of healthcare and design collaboration, promising to challenge perceptions and foster innovative ideas for health improvement in society.