Congratulations need no reason. Here's a glimpse of the celebratory atmosphere.
Good evening, this is Marie from HERALBONY staff.
As a new season begins, many of you and your families may have celebrated a special occasion.
At HERALBONY, we value creating a space where everyone, regardless of disability, can be themselves, and where diverse people can comfortably coexist and forget about their differences.
On February 21st, we held a "Coming-of-Age Commemorative Photo Shoot Event" at HERALBONY LABORATORY GINZA for those celebrating their coming-of-age this year.
We will bring you the celebratory atmosphere of the event, which we held together with 12 new adults and their family friends.
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A celebratory space where you can mark milestones in your own way,without being bound by formalities or formal attire.
Coming-of-age ceremonies are a milestone for many young people.
We want to share a celebratory time with those who cherish the coming-of-age milestone, including people with disabilities and those with various circumstances.We want to share a celebratory time with those who cherish the coming-of-age milestone, including people with disabilities and those with various circumstances.
With that in mind, the coming-of-age commemorative photo shoot event "Kotobugu, Utsusu" (Celebrate, Capture) was born.
This event involves portrait photography wearing HERALBONY items and presenting commemorative scarves along with the photo data.
Among the participants who visited on the day, there were many who were visiting for the first time, with some saying, "I knew about it from social media, but this is the first time I've known there's a street-level store in Ginza."
Many people prepared for this day so that their children could have their photos taken in their own unique way, with excitement in their hearts.
Some brought a set-up jacket that had been sleeping in their closet as their outfit, while others came in their favorite clothes.
Among them, there were families who, for a customer who was not good with new places, visited the Heralbony Ginza store in advance with their child to confirm the route before the day of the event.
Before the shoot, participants were given time to choose their own scarves or ties, selecting items that expressed their individuality from about 20 different art pieces.
One woman, despite her mother's advice that "this art would suit you," resolutely chose a scarf with art that she was captivated by, not even looking at the other pieces.
In the end, her mother also said, "I'm looking forward to getting the photos because she was satisfied."
Participants stood in front of the camera, adjusting their appearance with their families and staff in front of the mirror. Even those who were initially nervous showed natural expressions as the shutter clicked.
After the shoot, they smiled a little shyly while checking the photos. Their watching families also had charming expressions.
Photos of the 12 new adults are featured on the special website.
>Special Site | Coming-of-Age Commemorative Photo Shoot Event
"It's an honest feeling to say that my son has finally reached 20 years old. It was a long and enjoyable journey. I wanted to take photos to commemorate the happy time we are spending as a family now."
These were the words shared by one family. Concerns about health, misunderstandings from those around them, and days of continuous effort as a parent and child. The weight of 20 years was in those words.
All participants on the day received a non-commercial scarf.
Those who could not attend the coming-of-age ceremony, and those who chose not to attend.
Various motivations and feelings led them to participate in this event.
This event was not a magnificent ceremony hall, but rather a place where everyone present celebrated the milestone together, respecting each individual's uniqueness without being bound by formalities.
I felt after this day that the experience of being "celebrated" is a time that affirms the 20 years a person has walked.
What Heralbony wants to create is not just a special opportunity for people with disabilities.
It is a society where options are considered for all those who have not considered reconciliation.
No reason is needed to say congratulations.
With this day as a new beginning,HERALBONY will continue to open celebratory spaces.
The full report is available on this note.
>No reason is needed to say congratulations.
Coming-of-Age Commemorative Photo Shoot Event held at Heralbony Ginza Store
Unique Art Items to Adorn Various Celebratory Occasions
> Silk Scarf "Aspiration"
Hiroo Suzuki
> Scarf Ring (Logo)
>Scarf Attachment One-Piece
>Necktie "Word Processor"
Michiyo Yaegashi
