Bringing smiles to the world through the power of design Social Contribution Event "SMILE & DESIGN MARKET to be held on Saturday, May 16

As part of the social contribution project "TAKI SMILE DESIGN LABO (SDL)," Taki Corporation (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Toshikazu Takizawa) will hold the "SMILE & DESIGN MARKET" event on May 16, 2026 (Saturday) from 13:00 at the Taki Corporation Head Office. The "SMILE & DESIGN MARKET" will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. at the head office of Taki Corporation.

Social Contribution Event "SMILE & DESIGN MARKET

Background and purpose of the event

Many people feel psychologically distant from the term "social issues. This event was planned as a place for SDL members working in the field of design and production to share the resilience and smiles of local people and the "reality of support" that they have encountered through their activities in Japan and overseas.

Through the experience of "seeing, hearing, and knowing," we propose a form of "familiar social contribution" that can be enjoyed and participated in without difficult knowledge.

Event Outline

Event name: SMILE & DESIGN MARKET

Date & Time: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 13:00-17:00

Fee: Free of charge (donations for the activities will be accepted at the venue)

Venue ： Tsukiji Hamarikyu Building 3F, 5-3-3 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

　　　　　　 Taki Corporation Office Hall

Access ： 4 minutes walk from Tsukiji Ichiba Station on the Toei Oedo Line

　　　　　　 https://www.taki.co.jp/about/#map

For registration, please visit

https://smile-design-market-260516.peatix.com

Image of the exhibition and goods for sale on the day of the event

Main Program Contents

1. stage event: Experience the "passion" in the field of support

Live talk sessions will be held with guests from Japan and abroad who are active in the field of aid activities and creators.

Talk Session (13:00～)

Speakers: Chiaki Hayakawa, Miggy Sakata, Chonmage Captain Tsun, Hideya Tofuku

Mini round table talk with visitor participation (14:10～)

A rare opportunity for guests and visitors to engage in a small-group, open dialogue.

Special Presentation (15:40～)

Kenyan photographer Vincent will explain his work, "Daily Life in Kibera". 2.

2. exhibition contents: Capturing Daily Life in the World

Photographs and illustrations by photographers from Kibera Slum

Works by a photographer from Kibera Slum and daily life in Kibera captured by Japanese junior high school and graduate students from their own perspectives will be exhibited.

Introduction of SDL activities: SDL's activities to bring smiles to people's faces through the power of design will be open to the public. 3.

Market (product sales): Products that connect people's thoughts and feelings

Sales of items from "SHIFT80" (run by Miggy Sakata), an ethical fashion brand that donates 80% of its profits back to the community.

The lineup includes traditional Kenyan beaded accessories, handmade wool goods by Nepalese artisans, and other limited-edition products that showcase local handicrafts.

Profile of Speakers

Chiaki Hayakawa

Ms. Chiaki Hayakawa has lived in Kenya for 37 years. After wandering the world, she settled permanently in Kenya. She is a photography coordinator and a travel guide with in-depth knowledge of Africa. She runs Magoso School, a school for orphans and children in need in Kibera Slum.

Miggy Sakata

Creative director, essayist, and founder of SHIFT80.

Mr. Tsun, the Chomage Captain.

Mr. Hirokazu Tsunoda. He is a famous supporter of Japan's national soccer team, and is a FIFA-certified fan leader. Producer of the documentary film "MARCH" in support of Fukushima.

Hideya Tofuku

Art Director of Taki Corporation, who has been involved in relief activities in Nepal since 2017, leading a total of 11 volunteers over the past 7 years.

A scene from the last event held in Japan

■Use of Donations

Donation boxes will be set up at the venue. All donations will be used to support SDL's ongoing activities in Kenya and Nepal.

About "TAKI SMILE DESIGN LABO (SDL)

SDL is a social contribution project by volunteer employees of Taki Corporation. The project is based on the theme of "social contribution that we, who work in the field of design production, can make" and is engaged in activities to bring smiles to people's faces in Japan and abroad.

Company Profile

Company name: Taki Corporation

Representative ： Juichi Takizawa, President and Representative Director

Location ： Tsukiji Hamarikyu Building, 5-3-3 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Business Description: Planning and production of advertisements, SP tools, and websites,

　　　　　 Corporate and product branding, CI/VI, UI/UX development, etc,

　　　　　 Planning, design, and production of overall communications, including corporate and product branding, CI/VI, UI/UX development, etc.

URL: https://www.taki.co.jp/

For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact

Taki Corporation Smile Design Lab Inc.

Inquiry URL: https://www.taki.co.jp/contact/