The 17th Thanksgiving Day, a traffic safety charity event, will be held on Oct. 26 at Kamiike Jidosha Gakko held at Kamiike Jidosha Gakko on October 26.

～A day of family fun, including performances by motorcycle squads, a gorgeous 100-yen food stall, driving experience, and more!

2025.10.14 10:00

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Kamiike Jidosha Gakko (located in Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture; President: Katsuki Nakahara) will hold its 17th Thanksgiving Day, a traffic safety charity event, on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

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The 17th Thanksgiving Day Event Information

Event details: https://www.kamiike.co.jp

About "Thanksgiving Day

Kamiike Jidosha Gakko celebrates its 66th anniversary thanks to the support of the local community. To express our gratitude, we will hold the "Thanksgiving Festival". The entire driving school will be open to the public on the day of the event, which will be held for the 17th time. The event continues to grow as a popular event in the community with the cooperation of local schools, businesses, and organizations, including fun hands-on events, gourmet food stalls, and traffic safety awareness activities.

As a place to raise traffic safety awareness through fun and hands-on experiences, we will continue to deepen our ties with the community based on the philosophy of "compassion and gratitude.

A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Hamamatsu City to support the healthy upbringing of children who have lost their parents in traffic accidents.

Outline of the event

Event name: 17th Thanksgiving Day - Traffic Safety Charity 2025

Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025 10:00-15:00

Venue: Kamiike Jidosha Gakko

　　　　　　 (1-19-8 Johoku, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Hamamatsu 432-8011, Japan)

Admission : Free

Access ： 2 minutes walk from "U Hall" bus stop by Entetsu Bus

　　　　　　 30 minutes walk from JR Tokaido Line "Hamamatsu" station.

Free parking: Free parking is available, but the number of spaces is limited,

　　　　　　 Please use public transportation.

Conditions for participation: Open to all

Sponsor ： Kamiike Jidosha Gakko

Official website: https://www.kamiike.co.jp

Sponsors ： Toyota United Shizuoka Corporation, Gulliver Hamamatsu Sumiyoshi Bypass,

　　　　　　 YSP Hamamatsu, Kawashima Motors, Ishizu Design Studio,

　　　　　　 Menard Reel Ferris, Kyokubi-Kiwami-, nicorika,

　　　　　　 Seitai Salon Shinshin~sinsin~, KanaLio, Hair Community Sam,

　　　　　　 Japan Brain Training Brain Education Association, Hamamatsu Yasui Osteopathic Clinic, SHAFT, a gym specializing in motion improvement,

　　　　　　 S.A.K Ballon, Embossed Rice, Tenryu Koseikai Johoku no Ie,

　　　　　　 Hamamatsu Nanbu Junior High School, Hamamatsu Municipal High School, Hamamatsu Oheidai High School,

　　　　　　 Hamamatsu Gakuin Kosei Junior and Senior High School, Hamamatsu Keiyo High School, Hamamatsu Shugakusha Junior and Senior High School,

　　　　　　 Hamamatsu Commercial High School, Hamamatsu Seisei High School, Kaneka Naomi,

　　　　　　 Gyukaku (Irino, Wago, Hamamatsu Aridama), Shabu-shabu On-yasai Hamamatsu Aridama

Cooperation: Shizuoka Prefectural Police, Shizuoka Traffic Safety Association Hamamatsu Central Branch, Hamamatsu City Naka Fire Department

Event Details

(1) [Gorgeous prizes to be won! Big lottery

Place: Main Stage

Time: 14:30-15:00

Fee：Free (Please pick up a "Big Drawing Ticket" at the reception desk in advance.)

Chance to win a pair of tickets to a famous theme park and other gorgeous prizes from sponsors!

*Please note that your ticket will become invalid if you are not present at the time of the drawing.

(2) Stage Event

Location: Main Stage

Fee: Free of charge

Time：10:00-10:20 Hamamatsu Shugakusha High School Brass Band

　　　10:25-10:40 Hamamatsu Shugakusha High School Dance Club

　　　10:45-11:00 Hamamatsu Gakuin Kosei High School Dance Club

　　　11:05-11:25 Hamamatsu City High School Brass Band

　　　11:30-11:45 Hamamatsu Keiyo High School Dance Club

　　　11:50-12:00 Hamamatsu Oheidai High School Dance Club

　　　12:05-12:25 Hamamatsu Nanbu Junior High School Brass Band

　　　12:30-12:45 Hamamatsu Student Union Yosakoi Circle "鰻陀羅-Mandara-"

　　　12:50-13:10 Hamamatsu Commercial High School Brass Band

　　　13:15-13:35 Hamamatsu City High School Calligraphy Club

　　　13:40-14:05 Hamamatsu Seisei High School Brass Band

　　　14:15-14:30 Shizuoka Prefectural Police motorcycle squad performance

Local junior high, high school, and university students will perform on stage to showcase their young talents in brass band, dance, yosakoi, and more. The finale will be a powerful performance by the Shizuoka Prefectural Police motorcycle squad!

(3) 100-yen gourmet food stall corner, a specialty of the Thanksgiving Festival

Location: Inside the four-wheel course

Time: 10:00 - 14:30

Fee: 100 yen/item

A big hit every year! The Thanksgiving Festival's famous gourmet food stalls will appear again this year.

Yakisoba, frankfurters, Karaage chicken, French fries, churros, onion soup, curry, juice, and other popular menu items are all 100 yen!

Delicious! Cheap! I want to eat it again!" and "I want to eat it again!" The event is so popular that long lines of people form every year!

(4) Automobile and Motorcycle Simulator Experience

Location: 3rd floor of the school building

Time: 10:00 - 14:15

Fee: Donations of 10 yen or more per session are appreciated. (Sweets will be given as a present)

A special experience corner where visitors can experience the fun of driving in real life!

Using the four-wheel and two-wheel simulators used in driving school classes, anyone can easily dive into the world of driving.

From small children to those seeking a driver's license, visitors of all ages can enjoy this experience and learn the basics of safe driving while experiencing the excitement and thrill of driving.

Take this opportunity to make your future driving debut with a virtual drive.

(5) Game Corner

Location: 1st floor of the school building, next to the slope in the center of the course

Time: 10:00-14:15

Fee: Donation of 10 yen or more per session is requested. (Sweets will be given as a present)

Lots of fun fair games such as PET bottle bowling, Struck out, target shooting, yo-yo fishing, etc. There will also be fun games to learn about traffic safety and workshops by picture book authors.

The event is packed with attractions that will unintentionally enthrall children and adults alike.

(6)Beauty Floor (sponsored store)

Location: 2nd floor of the school building

Hours: 10:00 - 14:30

Fee: A donation of 10 yen or more per visit is requested.

A hands-on corner where you can relax and refresh your mind and body from daily fatigue is now available!

A wide variety of hands-on activities such as hand massage, shoulder massage, face painting, aroma hand therapy, echo check, brain training, aroma spray making, and even hair removal are available.

The menu is perfect for those who want to try something new, or for those who just want to be healed in a casual setting, and offers a variety of luxurious experiences. Please come and experience them for yourself.

(7)Four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicle test-ride event (sponsor)

Location: The four-wheel course

Time: 10:00 - 14:30

Fee: Free of charge

*Test rides will be conducted at a standstill.

The hottest models gather in one place! We will hold an exhibition and test-ride of four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles.

This hands-on corner is suitable for everyone from beginners to seasoned enthusiasts. Visitors can get up close and personal with a variety of vehicles, from the hottest new models to the bikes of their dreams, and even get to straddle them. Through the experience of being in the driver's seat, why not find a potential future car to love?

(8)Police car, motorcycle, and ladder truck (fire truck) display and photo session.

Location: The four-wheel course

Time: 10:00 - 14:30 *The event will be canceled in the event of an emergency call for entries.

Fee: Free of charge

A big hit with children every year! The "Photo Shooting with Motorcycles, Police Cars, and Ladder Trucks" will be held again this year.

This special experience of seeing and riding in real vehicles up close, and even taking commemorative photos, will make you feel as if you are a hero! By interacting with police officers and firefighters in uniform, children will feel much closer to the world they have always dreamed of. Please be sure to take home a fun and memorable picture.

(9)Go-cart (mini-patrol) & motorcycle tandem ride experience

Location: The four-wheel course

Time: 10:00-14:00

Fee: A donation of 10 yen or more per ride is requested.

*Driving will be conducted by our instructors. Junior high school students and older are required to experience tandem riding on a motorcycle.

Riding a go-cart (mini-patrol), an exhilarating experience that blows off the wind, is a dream come true! In addition, you can also enjoy the thrill of riding a motorcycle tandem for your motorcycle debut.

Children and adults alike will feel as if they were real drivers, and the smiles on their faces will never stop!

The course is designed with safety in mind, and our instructors will drive and support you, so even first-timers can feel safe.

(10)Flea Market

Location: The 4-wheel course

Time: 10:00 - 14:30

Fee: Varies with each item.

Lots of bargains! You may find unexpected "treasures" such as clothing, sundries, toys, and handmade goods!

The event is also popular as a place for community exchange every year.

Company Profile

Company name: Kamiike Jidosha Gakko Ltd.

Representative: Katsuki Nakahara, President

Location: 1-19-8 Johoku, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 432-8011, Japan