[We've reached capacity] Talk event: Talk with professional mountaineer Hirotake Takeuchi - Thinking about multicultural coexistence from the Himalayas: Welcoming young people from Nepal
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Talk event
Talking with professional mountaineer Hirotake Takeuchi
- Thinking about multicultural coexistence from the Himalayas: Welcoming young people from Nepal
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At this talk event, we invited professional mountain climber Hirotake Takeuchi,
The experience of climbing all 8000 14m peaks and the opportunity to "respect different cultures and diversity"
Starting with the story of climbing the Himalayas, Takeuchi himself is currently working on
We asked him about his efforts to address human rights issues facing minorities in Nepal.
We will think together about how to realize a multicultural society.
We will also welcome young Nepalese people living in the area to exchange opinions.
Tea (milk tea) and snacks are included.
Takeuchi's books will be on sale and there will also be a signing session after the show.
Please come by all means.
[Profile of Hirotaka Takeuchi]
Born in Tokyo in 1971. Visiting professor at Rissho University.
He is affiliated with Honey Communications Co., Ltd. He climbed Makalu (1995m) in 8463.
In 1996, he successfully climbed Mount Everest (8848 m) and K8611 (XNUMX m) consecutively.
He continues to challenge 8000m peaks with his fast-paced mountaineering style, actively incorporating alpine styles.
In 2012, he successfully climbed Dhaulagiri, the 14th mountain.
He became the 29th person in the world to summit all 8000 of the 14m peaks.
In 2013, he received the Uemura Naomi Adventure Award and the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Sports Merit Award.
Currently, while continuing to challenge unclimbed peaks, he is also making use of his mountaineering experience.
Supporting the independence of the socially vulnerable in Nepal, outdoor classrooms, disaster prevention awareness, etc.
We are also involved in social contribution activities.
His books include "The Philosophy of Descending: Descending to Climb"
"The Philosophy of Mountaineering: Surviving at 8000 Meters Altitude"
"To the Summit and Beyond" etc.
[Date and time] Saturday, October 2025, 10, 25:14-00:16 (doors open 00:13)
[Venue] Toyonaka International Exchange Center Communication Common Space
Located on the 6th floor of "Etre Toyonaka," next to Toyonaka Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line
(560-0026-1-1 Tamaicho, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 1-601)
[Capacity] 50 people (application required, first come first served)
Participation fee: 500 yen (tea and snacks included)
[Application start date] Applications will begin at noon (10:2) on Thursday, October 12nd.
[How to apply] Please apply via our website, email, phone, or in person.
[Applications and inquiries]
Toyonaka International Association (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) (Designated Manager)
Tel: 06-6843-4343 E-mail: atoms@a.zaq.jp
URL: http://www.a-atoms.info/
(Closed on Wednesdays / Reception hours: 9:00-17:30)