Transforming Tokyo's Forests into a Stage for Inclusive Society and Talent Development

Inclusive Cycling Experience Tour in Okutama

'Trekkling,' a bike rental service in Okutama/Ome, has introduced three-wheeled electric-assist bicycles and tandem bikes to provide cycling experiences to individuals with disabilities. A guided cycling tour using three-wheeled electric-assist bicycles will be launched for individuals with mild disabilities who are capable of cycling and their supporters.

[Details] Participants will be transported by car from the shop to the entrance of the Okutama Mukashi-michi trail. A guide will lead the group on a slow-paced ride of approximately 5km. Speed and distance will be adjusted according to the participants.

[Schedule] July 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026 [Location] Meeting at Trekkling (1-minute walk from Okutama Station) [Capacity] 1 participant and 1 family member/supporter [Fee] 8,800 yen (per group) [Target] Individuals aged 18 or older with a disability certificate who face anxiety, need support, or seek safe cycling environments. [Vehicle] Three-wheeled electric vehicle 'noslisu' (Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors)

First Forestry Workshop: '2WAY Stool Making'

Tokyo-based forestry operator 'Tokyo Chainsaws' will hold its first workshop connecting forests and daily life. In the morning, participants will learn the role of forests and experience thinning with lumberjacks. In the afternoon, participants will craft a '2WAY Stool' in the workshop. The stool's height changes depending on its orientation, making it suitable for both adults and children, as well as serving as a side table.

[Event Overview] Date: June 27 (Saturday) Venue: Hinohara Village Toy Workshop Fee: 35,200 yen (tax included) per unit Capacity: 8 people (participation in pairs allowed)

Corporate Training Nurturing the Region: Building a 'Learning Cycle Model' via Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration

Since last year, the cities of Ome and Akiruno, the town of Okutama, and LNTJ have launched the 'TOKYO Sustainable Tourism' project. They are developing a platform for region-collaborative corporate training. A portion of the training revenue will be used to train instructors for the 'Leave No Trace (LNT)' environmental ethics program, feeding back into environmental education for local children. Program development will begin in fiscal 2026, with a research meeting held on June 10 (Wednesday).