Tokushima Universal Beach Day at Tsukimigaoka Beach

The NPO Suma Universal Beach Project, which aims to create beaches where everyone, with or without disabilities, can enjoy together, will hold a Universal Beach Experience Day on July 26 (Sunday) from 10:00 to 15:00 at Tsukimigaoka Beach in Matsushige Town, Itano District, Tokushima Prefecture, to promote beach accessibility and realize universal beaches through the installation of beach mats and the use of amphibious wheelchairs.

Fifth Universal Beach Day, Continuing from Last Year

This year marks the fifth Tokushima Universal Beach Day, and like last year, it will be held at Tsukimigaoka Beach.

Participation from within and outside the prefecture has been increasing every year.

We hope both repeat participants and first-timers will create wonderful summer memories.

Every time we see the smiles of the participants, we are deeply moved and convinced that we are one step closer to realizing a world where people can choose instead of being resigned, and we dedicate ourselves to holding this event every year.

Event Overview

Name: Tokushima Universal Beach Day

Organizer: General Incorporated Association Tabi no Shiori

Cooperation: NPO Suma Universal Beach Project

Date & Time: July 26, 2026 (Sunday), 10:00 - 15:00 (Event proceeds in rain, cancelled in severe weather)

Location: Tsukimigaoka Beach, Matsushige Town, Itano District, Tokushima Prefecture

Number of Participants: Approximately 8 groups

Participation Fee: Free

Target Audience: Individuals with disabilities, and those who require assistance when visiting the beach.

Please apply from the link below:

https://forms.gle/aFZ2HxAgkG1pPeCK6

Volunteer staff are also being recruited simultaneously via the link below!

https://forms.gle/dsBUgU5HCKnVii8k9

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<Corporate Overview>

Organization Name: NPO Suma Universal Beach Project

Address: 1-14-10 Komagabayashi-cho, Nagata-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, Dorf 21-102

Representative: Shunsuke Kido

Established: November 2, 2017

URL: https://sumauniversalbeach.com/

Business Activities: With the motto of transforming "cannot do" into "can do!", we are engaged in activities to promote universally designed beaches that can be enjoyed by everyone, from people with disabilities to the elderly and young children. Since Reiwa 3 (2021), our work has been featured in junior high school social studies civics textbooks under the title "People Aiming for a Sustainable Future" as an advanced case study for achieving the SDGs.

<Major Awards and Recognitions> ・Public-Private Partnership Award Excellence Prize (2026)

・ICC Summit Catapult Presentation (2025, 2026)

・Official SNS Feature by Government Public Relations (FY2025) ・Blue Flag Best Practice Award, 2nd Place Worldwide (FY2023)

・Japan Tourism Agency Blue Flag Certified Case (FY2022, FY2023)

・Featured in Education Publishing Junior High School Civics Textbook (FY2021)

・Japan Tourism Agency Advanced Case Study for Achieving Sustainable Tourism (FY2020)

・IAUD International Universal Design Award Gold Prize (2019)

・Hyogo Universal Society Creation Award (2018)

<Contact Information>

Suma Universal Beach Project PR Office

Secretariat Director: Shogo Tsuchihara

HP: Via the form on https://sumauniversalbeach.com/

TEL: 080-3782-4405

Email: [email protected]