Near Hanshin Ashiya Station, at Shinko Sports Ground (Kawanishi Sports Ground) and Shinko Sports Youth Center / Gymnasium (Ashiya City Youth Center) in Kawanishicho, the charity event “Relay For Life Japan 2025 Ashiya,” supporting cancer patients and the fight against cancer, will be held from Saturday, September 6 through the morning of Sunday, September 7〜
Quoted from the Relay For Life Japan Ashiya official website
Relay For Life Japan 2025 Ashiya
When is it?
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 13:00〜around 9:30 in the morning on Sunday, September 7
Where is it?
Shinko Sports Ground (Ashiya City Kawanishi Sports Ground)
Shinko Sports Gymnasium / Youth Center (Ashiya City Gymnasium / Youth Center)
Here it is on the map↓
The addresses are 15-21 Kawanishicho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture (sports ground), and 15-3 Kawanishicho (gymnasium).
What will be happening?
Quoted from the Relay For Life Japan Ashiya official website
- Survivors Walk, Caregivers Walk, Relay Walk
- Candle Run (charity run)
Talks by cancer survivors
Katari-tei (a gathering space for survivors, caregivers, and bereaved families)
Hair donation program
Candlelight Ceremony
Hoshizora☆Consultation Room (a place to casually talk with medical professionals)
Making luminaria bags
Calligraphy performance
Saori weaving experience
Face painting
Charity sales and food/drink area
And more… Lots of easy-to-join charity events will be taking place throughout the venue at the same time.
Participation fee?
Free (donations and charity sales available)
Capacity?
No particular limit (advance registration required for some programs)
Can anyone join?
Anyone is welcome to participate!
How to apply
Some programs require advance entry (Candle Run, Relay Walk, etc.)
For details, please see the official website
Click here for event details (Relay For Life Japan Ashiya official website)
Finally
A special two-day event where people walk, talk, and light candles through the night. It’s not just about making donations; learning through conversation and connection is also an important form of support. The candlelit ceremony and the time spent talking under the starry sky are sure to become unforgettable experiences!
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