2025 was a year in which we were supported by so many people.
Working alongside passionate colleagues, we saw one long-held idea after another take shape. Looking back, it feels like a succession of miracles.
We sincerely thank everyone who was involved.
Major activities we contributed to in 2025
1. O-MU-TSU WORLD EXPO
On June 24, 2025, we held O-MU-TSU WORLD EXPO, one of the world’s largest diaper events, at EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
https://wel-fashion.jp/expo2025
2. International Diaper Forum
On June 25, 2025, the International Diaper Forum took place at Festival Station at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. People working in fields related to diapers, continence, welfare and toilets came together to share initiatives from their respective countries and regions.
https://wel-fashion.jp/idf2025
3. Continence Care Equipment Exhibition 2025
On June 26, 2025, the Continence Care Equipment Exhibition 2025 took place at the ATC Ageless Center. Products and technologies supporting toileting and continence care came together, creating an opportunity for companies, healthcare and care professionals, and other stakeholders to interact directly.
https://wel-fashion.jp/ecee2025
4. O-MU-TSU MUSEUM at H.C.R.
In October 2025, O-MU-TSU MUSEUM at H.C.R. was presented at the International Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition H.C.R.2025 at Tokyo Big Sight. With the cooperation of Japanese diaper manufacturers, the exhibition introduced a wide range of diapers, both current and future.
https://hcr.or.jp/seminar/45
5. Press Release Awards 2025: Influence Award
The Japan Welfare & Medical Fashion Association received the Influence Award at the Press Release Awards 2025, organized by PR TIMES, in recognition of its communications about O-MU-TSU WORLD EXPO. Hiroshi Yagi, then vice representative director of the association, contributed to the event’s planning, operation and public relations. https://prtimes.jp/magazine/award-2025-jwmfa
Operating care lifts at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
Another major memory was being able to operate mobile floor lifts at the Expo venue. Mobile lifts were made available at Accessibility Centers East and West, supporting outings for people who regularly use care lifts.
This unforgettable initiative was made possible through the cooperation of many people, companies and organizations.
Accessibility facilities at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/universalinfo/facilities/
To everyone who supported us
Each initiative took shape thanks to those involved in planning and operations, the companies and organizations that cooperated, the speakers, performers, staff and volunteers, and everyone who visited the venues.
Thank you so much.
We hope to give something back, little by little, through our future activities, in appreciation of your support and the connections we have made. In 2026, we will continue engaging with diapers and thinking about the lives of people who use them and the wider society around them.
We look forward to your continued support next year.
We wish you all a happy New Year.