Sambomaster Supports "The World's Most Fun Educational Revolution: Tokyo Coffee" and "Magical Candy Store Tirol-do"!

A portion of the proceeds from the merchandise of Sambomaster's Tohoku tour, "Rock 'n' Roll Destination in Tohoku 'from Fukushima for Fukushima'," will be donated to the educational reform project "The World's Most Fun Educational Revolution: Tokyo Coffee," spearheaded by e.f.t. College of Arts (General Incorporated Association Michi wo Tsukurou), and "Magical Candy Store Tirol-do," a community-based support system for children originating from Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture.

This tour will take Sambomaster through various locations in Fukushima, Iwate, and Miyagi Prefectures from July to August 2026. Performances are scheduled in Iwaki City and Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture; Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture; Ishinomaki City and Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture; and Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture.

This donation aims to support Tokyo Coffee's initiative of "creating spaces where adults can learn about education and society while having fun," which is expanding nationwide, and Tirol-do's practice of "a system of everyday mutual support where children can drop in without hesitation." Sambomaster is also considering ongoing support in various forms in the future.

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Sambomaster

Formed in 2000. Major debut in 2003. Characterized by straightforward lyrics with strong messages and a rock sound influenced by funk and soul. Their stoic dedication to loving and seeking rock 'n' roll has garnered immense empathy, making them a massive rock band that consistently draws sold-out crowds at solo concerts and outdoor festivals.

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Tokyo Coffee

Tokyo Coffee is the world's most fun educational revolution that began on August 8, 2022, as an anagram of "tokko-kyo" (school refusal). From the perspective that "school refusal is not a child's problem but a societal issue for adults," it is a movement for adults to discuss future education and evolve the educational system. Each of the approximately 400 locations nationwide appears to be a place where adults enjoy their passions, but in reality, they also serve as safe spaces where children can have their individuality and childishness respected. In 2025, "'I Don't Want to Live' Isn't So Bad? Designing Co-Education for Adults to Enjoy, Starting with Tokyo Coffee" will be published by Dokusha. In the same year, it received the Good Design Award.

【Official HP】https://tkcf.eft-art.jp/

Magical Candy Store Tirol-do

Magical Candy Store Tirol-do is a new type of candy store in Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture, that supports children within the community. Children can receive 100 yen worth of "Tirol Bills" (in-store currency) to enjoy candy and meals. The system is designed so that children do not feel ashamed of "being helped." A portion of the sales from cafes and bars is returned to cover children's meal costs, allowing adults to "tirol" (donate) naturally through dining and shopping. Tirol-do lowers the barrier to donation and revives the culture of community adults raising community children together. It also functions as a place for adults to discuss and learn about the richness of the next era. In 2022, it received the Good Design Award Grand Prize (Prime Minister's Award).

【Official HP】https://www.tyroldo.com/

【Takashi Yoshida Profile】 Representative Director of General Incorporated Association Michi wo Tsukurou (CEO of e.f.t. College of Arts). Visiting Professor at Ritsumeikan University, College of Design and Art. He leads "Tokyo Coffee," which addresses educational and social issues, with approximately 400 locations nationwide, and has received the 19th Kids Design Award (Chairman's Award of the Kids Design Association) and the Good Design Award. Co-representative of "Magical Candy Store Tirol-do." The system supporting local children received the 2022 Good Design Award Grand Prize (Prime Minister's Award). He has given numerous lectures, including at the Japan PTA National Research Convention. As the vocalist of the band "DOBERMAN," he has performed at festivals such as Fuji Rock Festival. He has also written lyrics for school songs. His book is "'I Don't Want to Live' Isn't So Bad?"

【General Incorporated Association Michi wo Tsukurou】 Operated by a diverse group of educators and creative professionals. In addition to Representative Director Takashi Yoshida, the association includes Daisuke Sakamoto of Office Camp LLC, Takashi Tachibana of Public Association MORIUMIUS, and Kumi Imamura of Certified NPO Katariba. Advisors include Jun Nakagawa, former chairman of Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten, and Hiroaki Fukuno, former Deputy Director of the Nara Prefectural Government Office. Ken Narikawa, Mayor of Tenri City, is also a collaborative partner, along with other experts with deep understanding of the region.

【Inquiries Regarding This Matter】

General Incorporated Association Michi wo Tsukurou Operations Office: Tamura, MAIL: [email protected]