The Day a World-Renowned Drummer and a Wheelchair User Share the Same Spotlight. "Everyone Can Be an Artist" Festival 'WEAVE! 2026' to Be Held in Osaka
Toriko Co., Ltd. will hold "WEAVE! 2026," an inclusive art festival where "everyone can be an artist" regardless of age, gender, or disability, on May 23rd in Osaka. The festival will feature a special live performance by world-renowned drummer YOYOKA and jazz pianist Ai Furusato, as well as an interactive fashion show "Share Me Runway," providing a platform for diverse individuals to enjoy self-expression.
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Toriko Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tsurumi Ward, Osaka City, Representative: Miwa Hatano) will host the inclusive ART festival "WEAVE! 2026" on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at YOLO BASE in Osaka. With the slogan "The joy of self-expression for all," this one-day festival will transcend music, art, and fashion, celebrating individuals of all ages, genders, and abilities, and will be filled with hands-on programs and live performances where everyone can be an artist.
Diversity has become "something to understand," but "places to experience it" are still few.
While terms like "diversity" and "inclusivity" are spreading in companies and educational settings, actual "places to experience them firsthand" are limited. In many environments, "differences" are treated as something to be accommodated, rather than actively expressed.
As a result, even if people intellectually understand that "it's okay to be different," opportunities to feel that "it's okay to express myself as I am" remain scarce. While systemic diversity is advancing, the "feeling of being able to express one's true self" has not yet sufficiently spread throughout society.
WEAVE! is an inclusive festival born to change this perception. Held annually since 2020, it has become recognized as a "festival that supports self-expression beyond differences," attracting over 650 attendees, including those with disabilities, and fostering active exchange.
- Art workshops enjoyable for both adults and children.
- Diverse individuals, regardless of disability, casually interact.
The theme for 2026, its sixth year, is "Time to Move."
"Now, it's time to move."
For those who want to express themselves, start something new, or convey something to society, and for those who harbor such feelings within and wish to take a step forward, WEAVE! creates moments that inspire courage and a desire to act.
Highlights of 2026:
Young talents challenging the world. A special live performance by 16-year-old professional drummer YOYOKA and 14-year-old jazz pianist Ai Furusato will take place.
At WEAVE! 2026, a special session, the first in Kansai, will feature two young artists who continue to challenge the world.
YOYOKA, a drummer who became famous at age 8 when her Red Zeppelin drum cover video went viral worldwide. Her talent has been praised by numerous legends such as Cindy Lauper and Chad Smith. At age 12, both her parents quit their jobs, and the family moved to LA so she could pursue her dream of becoming a world-class drummer.
Jazz pianist Ai Furusato, at just 12 years old, obtained her high school diploma and became the youngest person ever to be admitted as a regular student to the prestigious Berklee College of Music in the United States.
We hope to present a passionate stage at WEAVE! featuring these young challengers who overcome various obstacles to succeed. Their unwavering dedication to carving out their lives through self-expression, regardless of age, is sure to inspire many.
"SHARE ME RUNWAY" - Expressing individuality beyond age, gender, and disability.
A flagship content of WEAVE! is "Share Me Runway," an inclusive fashion show.
All participants are members of the public recruited through open calls. While typical fashion shows focus on showcasing outfits, Share Me Runway is a show where participants walk "for the sake of self-expression."
Participants include individuals with disabilities, and their ages range from 14 to 50s. Many participants have shown transformation, saying they "came to like themselves more" or "found a new challenge" through the runway experience.
This year, participants will again include individuals with prosthetic legs, wheelchair users, and those with Down syndrome. The event is dedicated to styling that highlights their physical individuality and explores the possibilities of fashion.
Every year, many people are moved to tears by the sight of these models, each with their own story, walking the runway proudly and authentically. Their presence inspires others, sending the message, "You too can express yourself."
Publicly selected artwork adopted for the official T-shirt design. An initiative to "connect self-expression and social activity."
Award-winning work: "Dancing in the Sky Woven with Hope!" / Created by An.
WEAVE! has a mission to "connect self-expression and social activity." In 2026, as a new initiative to embody this mission, the design for the official WEAVE! T-shirt, which was previously commissioned from professional artists each year, will be chosen through a public competition. This makes it an activity where anyone, professional or amateur, can participate as a creator.
Judges include artist UEDA BARO.
Diversity has become "something to understand," but "places to experience it" are still few.
While terms like "diversity" and "inclusivity" are spreading in companies and educational settings, actual "places to experience them firsthand" are limited. In many environments, "differences" are treated as something to be accommodated, rather than actively expressed.
As a result, even if people intellectually understand that "it's okay to be different," opportunities to feel that "it's okay to express myself as I am" remain scarce. While systemic diversity is advancing, the "feeling of being able to express one's true self" has not yet sufficiently spread throughout society.
WEAVE! is an inclusive festival born to change this perception. Held annually since 2020, it has become recognized as a "festival that supports self-expression beyond differences," attracting over 650 attendees, including those with disabilities, and fostering active exchange.
- Art workshops enjoyable for both adults and children.
- Diverse individuals, regardless of disability, casually interact.
The theme for 2026, its sixth year, is "Time to Move."
"Now, it's time to move."
For those who want to express themselves, start something new, or convey something to society, and for those who harbor such feelings within and wish to take a step forward, WEAVE! creates moments that inspire courage and a desire to act.
Highlights of 2026:
Young talents challenging the world. A special live performance by 16-year-old professional drummer YOYOKA and 14-year-old jazz pianist Ai Furusato will take place.
At WEAVE! 2026, a special session, the first in Kansai, will feature two young artists who continue to challenge the world.
YOYOKA, a drummer who became famous at age 8 when her Red Zeppelin drum cover video went viral worldwide. Her talent has been praised by numerous legends such as Cindy Lauper and Chad Smith. At age 12, both her parents quit their jobs, and the family moved to LA so she could pursue her dream of becoming a world-class drummer.
Jazz pianist Ai Furusato, at just 12 years old, obtained her high school diploma and became the youngest person ever to be admitted as a regular student to the prestigious Berklee College of Music in the United States.
We hope to present a passionate stage at WEAVE! featuring these young challengers who overcome various obstacles to succeed. Their unwavering dedication to carving out their lives through self-expression, regardless of age, is sure to inspire many.
"SHARE ME RUNWAY" - Expressing individuality beyond age, gender, and disability.
A flagship content of WEAVE! is "Share Me Runway," an inclusive fashion show.
All participants are members of the public recruited through open calls. While typical fashion shows focus on showcasing outfits, Share Me Runway is a show where participants walk "for the sake of self-expression."
Participants include individuals with disabilities, and their ages range from 14 to 50s. Many participants have shown transformation, saying they "came to like themselves more" or "found a new challenge" through the runway experience.
This year, participants will again include individuals with prosthetic legs, wheelchair users, and those with Down syndrome. The event is dedicated to styling that highlights their physical individuality and explores the possibilities of fashion.
Every year, many people are moved to tears by the sight of these models, each with their own story, walking the runway proudly and authentically. Their presence inspires others, sending the message, "You too can express yourself."
Publicly selected artwork adopted for the official T-shirt design. An initiative to "connect self-expression and social activity."
Award-winning work: "Dancing in the Sky Woven with Hope!" / Created by An.
WEAVE! has a mission to "connect self-expression and social activity." In 2026, as a new initiative to embody this mission, the design for the official WEAVE! T-shirt, which was previously commissioned from professional artists each year, will be chosen through a public competition. This makes it an activity where anyone, professional or amateur, can participate as a creator.
Judges include artist UEDA BARO.