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Hi, it’s Mizuki!
I’m so excited to announce that “SUPER WELFARE EXPO 2020” will be held next month, and I was selected as a model of the event poster.
You can find the poster in Shibuya Station from Oct. 24 in Japan time!
I am in the middle left in the picture, riding a wheelchair like Segway.
It is named “Genny”, actually a anew type of wheelchair improved and designed based on Segway.
Using the handle to turn left and right. Moving the centre of my body to move forward/backward and stop.
It was kind of scary at first, because the “driving” experience is a totally different from general wheelchair. It is a completely new and fresh to me.
On the photo shooting day, I could only tried it inside the studio.
It would be much better and more fun if I can ride it outside. I heard Genny can even go on sand beach!
Please check the website for the event information (Only in Japanese).
http://www.peopledesign.or.jp/fukushi/
Usually we imagine “sad” or “negative” mood from welfare event (or it was just me…?) , but this is not like that.
There are many elements of COOL, including art, technology, sports, and fashion etc.
I believe everyone, even who don’t relate themselves to welfare in daily life, can enjoy this event and meet a new world.
Don’ t miss it!