Commemorative Event for 'Seven Falls, Eight Ups Day': 'Re-challenge 2026 in Fukuoka'

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, starting at 14:00, the 'Re-challenge 2026 in Fukuoka' event will be held at the Fukuoka Symphony Hall in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, to commemorate 'Seven Falls, Eight Ups Day.' The purpose of this event is to promote the importance of 'Seven Falls, Eight Ups'—the act of standing up and continuing to challenge oneself no matter how many times one falls. July 8 is the memorial day of the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Abe once said, 'In a long life, failure is inevitable. Some people may fail many, many, many times. But the important thing is to stand up from there.' Creating a society where people can challenge themselves again and again even after failure is a universal message for everyone who continues to take on challenges, regardless of their position or field. To carry this sentiment into the future, Akie Abe has named July 8 'Seven Falls, Eight Ups Day' and serves as the executive committee chair for this event. The event is held with the wish that it becomes a day to celebrate the courage to stand up once more. The concept of 'Re-Challenge 2026 in Fukuoka' is 'Challengefulness: The challenge itself is rich.' Failure is proof of a challenge. If you challenge yourself again after failing, infinite possibilities will open up. By turning crises into opportunities and using both strengths and weaknesses, positives and negatives as weapons, each individual becomes a piece of world peace. Guests active at the forefront of various fields have also faced numerous difficulties behind their glamorous stages. Through talk sessions, the event aims to be a place where each participant can find the trigger to 'take a step forward again.' Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, May 29, at 12:00.