Solving Social Issues Through Art: LITTLE ARTISTS LEAGUE Welcomes New Directors and Launches Membership System Offering Diversity Training

LITTLE ARTISTS LEAGUE (hereinafter referred to as LAL), a global art team that solves social issues through art, began its activities in 2016 and was incorporated as a non-profit general incorporated association in 2022. The organization develops co-creative programs both domestically and internationally through art to address complex social issues such as multicultural coexistence, environmental problems, diversity, and support for sick and disabled children, fostering "awareness," "dialogue," and "a sense of self-worth."

Notably, during the COVID-19 pandemic, LAL conducted online workshops delivering art kits to severely ill and disabled children. This initiative shifted the societal perspective that often focuses on "what cannot be done," demonstrating that each individual's sensitivity and uniqueness can generate new creativity. The "Kindness Flower" workshop, in particular, produced numerous moving works that transcended physical limitations, presenting a new possibility that "everyone can create value in society."

In May 2025, LAL will launch "Colors of HOPE," a festival connecting people with intractable diseases to society, which has garnered attention from various media outlets including newspapers and television. LAL will continue to promote the creation of an inclusive society starting with art through co-creation with corporations, local governments, and educational institutions. The organization is widely seeking partner companies and organizations that aim to achieve social impact and create new value together.

● Launch of Membership System

With the renewal of its organizational structure, LITTLE ARTISTS LEAGUE is launching a new corporate membership system. Member companies will receive benefits such as their company name and logo displayed on the LITTLE ARTISTS LEAGUE official website, invitations to sponsored events, and priority notification of sponsorship opportunities. "Premium Members" will also receive annual training sessions conducted by directors and special instructors, providing practical learning opportunities on themes such as diversity, inclusive design, and multicultural coexistence.

LAL aims to co-create with companies that highly resonate with its charitable activities, companies that position DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and diversity promotion as a management strategy, companies seeking training content for executives and managers, and companies that wish to connect their efforts in addressing social issues with their own value creation and human resource development. A wide range of partner companies and organizations are being sought.

(Reference) Membership System Overview

*This document also includes the URL for the application form. Companies wishing to apply for membership should use the URL or contact the email address provided in the main text.

● Director Profiles

Rochelle Kopp

New Director | Rochelle Kopp

Originally from the United States. She has been involved in art creation such as painting, drawing, and printmaking since childhood, and her admiration for Japanese art led her to study the Japanese language and culture. She graduated from Yale University with a degree in History and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She has completed the basic course at Ikenobo School of Ikebana, is a 3rd grade member of Sogetsu School, and holds a semi-master's degree in calligraphy (Gakushuin). As a management consultant specializing in intercultural communication and diversity, she has supported human resource development, organizational development, and leadership training for Japanese and global companies for many years.

She is currently the founder and president of Japan Intercultural Consulting and also serves as an outside director for listed companies. She is the author of numerous books, including "Eigo no Hinkaku" (Dignity of English), "Mangade Wakaru Gaikokujin to no Hataraikata" (Working with Foreigners Explained Through Manga), and "Nihon Kigyo ga Silicon Valley no Speed wo Meni Tsuku Houhou" (How Japanese Companies Can Adopt Silicon Valley's Speed). She is also involved in tree protection activities and received the "Changemakers Award" from Change.org Japan in 2022 and 2023.

Kazunobu Seto

New Director | Kazunobu Seto

He has a career consistently challenging the creation of new values and habits. At Microsoft, as the first product manager for Surface in Japan, he proposed "new ways of using personal computers." He participated in the launch of Fitbit (now Google) in Japan and was involved in promoting a new lifestyle of "understanding health through data." At Sonos, after joining as the first employee in Japan, he served as the representative for Japan and challenged the redefinition of "life with music." He is currently the head of D'Addario in Japan, promoting the development of the music infrastructure market.

In addition, he obtained the Gallup Certified Strengths Coach® certification in 2017. He also works on management and organizational development that leverages the strengths of individuals and organizations. His books include "Creative Thinking no Jama List" (The Obstacle List for Creative Thinking) and "'Jibun' wo Kurasuna, Bukini Shiro" (Don't Kill Your "Self", Make It Your Weapon).

Hitomi Takeuchi

New Director | Hitomi Takeuchi

Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1974. Mother of four children. After working in sales for IT software during the dot-com bubble era, she worked as an instructor at a major cooking school after marriage. While raising her children, she worked as a food coordinator and IT media writer before moving to Silicon Valley in 2014. There, she managed a shared house for entrepreneurs. Over seven years, she welcomed over 6,000 guests.

Based on these experiences, she conceived of edible cookie dough that "everyone can enjoy together through food and play," developed original cookie dough, and established coloridoh Inc. in the United States in 2020. She returned to Japan in 2021 and is currently active based in Japan.

(Reference) coloridoh.jp

Eriko Nonaka

New Director | Eriko Nonaka

Representative Director, N.FIELD Inc. / Director, NPO Startup Weekend

She joined Mitsubishi UFJ Bank (Market Division) after graduating. She then transferred to SoftBank to transition into new business development, engaging in the Japanese expansion of SoftBank Vision Fund portfolio companies (e.g., PayPay). In parallel, she began participating in the startup community and supporting various companies, leading to the establishment of N.FIELD in 2020 and her independence.

Currently, with the motto "Supporting rule-making for industries and companies facing transformation," she is active in a wide range of fields, including business development and policy advocacy. Her main experience includes Secretary-General of the Fintech Association, Secretary-General of the Startup Association, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of JPStartups, Mentor at APT Women, Mentor at Venture Cafe Community Campus, and Judge for UPGRADE with Tokyo.

(Reference) N.FIELD Inc. HP

Satoshi Hasegawa

New Director | Satoshi Hasegawa

He was involved in large-scale town development projects such as Roppongi Hills and Azabudai Hills, which advocate for "cultural cities," in the design section of Mori Building Co., Ltd. He led the process of "creating cities and nurturing cities," where the city continues to grow with people's activities even after its opening, not just in terms of hard architectural design.

Meanwhile, through his personal project "H design," he produces "tangible experiences" that sharpen the five senses through town walks and as a boatman on cherry blossom cruises in his hometown of Kawagoe.

He has long been convinced that the culture and exhilaration of people flowing through a city are what breathe life into it. Therefore, LAL's mission of "IMAGINE, CREATE, REDEFINE (Imagination into creativity, expression into sustenance)" is precisely the core of his ideal urban development. Moving forward, he plans to fuse his expertise in urban development with the playfulness he values in "H design" to design spaces where children's creativity can flourish on the stage of cities, including Hills. He wishes to jointly create a community where art becomes an everyday landscape and nurtures the sensibilities of the next generation.

Naomi Temple

Director | Naomi Temple

Born and raised in Okinawa. She currently lives with her American husband and her beloved cat, Mee.

She worked in equity research at a foreign-affiliated asset management company for approximately 30 years, handling domestic and international corporate analysis and market research. While leveraging the analytical skills and multifaceted perspective cultivated over many years, she has been involved in research that supports investment decisions. On the other hand, she has actively engaged in CSR activities, focusing on contributions beyond the financial realm while valuing connections with society and mutual support among people.

Furthermore, driven by her passion for music, which she has enjoyed since childhood, she began working as a vocal instructor at a music school in 2018. She emphasizes not only singing techniques but also fostering "a place where one can be oneself through music," pursuing "Belonging" that connects people across generations and positions. Believing in the power of music, she continues to deliver warm connections to many hearts through performances and lessons. She has served as a director of LITTLE ARTISTS LEAGUE since 2025.

● Representative Director

Lumico Harmony

Representative Director | Lumico Harmony

Artist. Based on her marriage to a Finn, her life in Brazil, and her experience raising children in a multicultural environment, she established diversity art programs. In 2016, she founded LITTLE ARTISTS LEAGUE and has been developing spaces in Japan where diverse individuals, including children, people with disabilities, multicultural families, and sick children, can express themselves freely and connect. Through participation in projects related to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice, and collaboration with companies and local governments, she is working towards the realization of a society of coexistence through art. Her cross-sensory creative activities and workshops have also received high acclaim both domestically and internationally. In February 2026, she underwent a right leg amputation and left leg paralysis due to systemic thrombosis and is currently undergoing rehabilitation with a prosthesis and brace.

● Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact:

・Organization Name: General Incorporated Association LITTLE ARTISTS LEAGUE

・Representative Director: Lumico Harmony

・Website: https://www.littleartistsleague.org/

・Contact: hello.little.artists@gmail.com