Inspiring Inclusive Society: Para Athletes at 2025 Osaka Expo

The 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo is set to be a landmark event, showcasing innovative ideas for a future where all lives can shine. One of the program highlights is the participation of esteemed para-athletes, Yoshihiro Nitta, a skier, and Hiroki Kishizawa, a wheelchair athlete from Hitachi Solutions' para-sports team, Team AURORA. They will be part of the signature program titled Inclusive JAM "We are ALL MINORITIES!!!" on July 27, starting at 10 AM.

Panel Discussion on Diverse Learning

During this engaging panel discussion, Nitta and Kishizawa will delve into the theme of what diverse learning entails. These accomplished athletes will share insights into their daily lives and commitment to excellence in para-sports, stimulating crucial conversations with participants from various backgrounds about living authentically. The dialogue will emphasize the importance of understanding and celebrating diversity in a society that embraces every individual’s uniqueness.

About the Inclusive JAM “We are ALL MINORITIES!!!” Program

The program will be moderated by Sachiko Nakajima, a prominent figure and the representative director of steAm, overseeing the pavilion themed "Playground of Life: Jellyfish House." It aims to foster an environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone can contribute to building a brighter future.

The jellyfish stirrer initiative embodies this philosophy, representing a blending of various societal elements—gender, disability, nationality, race—encouraging dialogue among participants who come together to explore ways to create a future where all lives shine brightly. This unique platform will allow attendees to foster fun and friendship while engaging in meaningful conversations on sometimes sensitive topics.

Hitachi Solutions and Sustainability Efforts

Hitachi Solutions, headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, aims to realize a sustainable society through collaborative innovations and digital transformations. Their commitment extends to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Initiatives such as the Haro-min community encourage every employee’s growth and challenges while expanding connections across internal and external networks.

Through support for this program, Hitachi Solutions resonates with Nakajima’s vision of connecting the world through creative joy. They actively engage global enterprises, public institutions, educational organizations, and local communities to create shared value.

To find out more about Hitachi Solutions' sustainability efforts, visit their sustainability page.

The company prides itself on delivering cutting-edge digital technology solutions, leveraging international collaboration to tackle societal challenges effectively. Their commitment is to ensure that everyone can live safely and comfortably in a sustainable and growing society.

For inquiries about this event, please contact:
Fujii, Nakazaki, or Goto at Hitachi Solutions' Sustainability Promotion Headquarters - Brand Communication Department at [email protected].

Read more about this program and other events on the official 2025 Expo program page.