TCB Tokyo Chuo Biyo Geka (Chairman: Hiroo Teranishi, hereinafter "TCB"), a cosmetic clinic operating 102 branches nationwide (as of April 2026), announces the start of ticket sales for the charity concert event "TCB presents Keisuke Matsumura Charity Piano Concert ~A Story of Light Woven by Piano and the Picture Book 'I Want to Say I Love You'~" to be held on Wednesday, April 29 (holiday) in Chuo Ward, Osaka City, with the aim of raising awareness and support for pediatric cancer.
Ticket Sales Page
https://teket.jp/14077/66044
Adults: 2,500 yen
Junior high school students and younger: 1,500 yen
All seats unreserved
Sales start date: April 1 (Wednesday) 11:00 AM (first-come, first-served)
※Infants who do not require a seat can enter free of charge, one infant per accompanying adult.
※The program is scheduled to be approximately 2 hours, including an intermission.
※All proceeds from this concert, excluding sales fees, will be donated to pediatric cancer support organizations.
This event will feature a piano performance by TCB's Dr. Keisuke Matsumura, who is also an active pianist, as well as a reading of the picture book "I Want to Say I Love You," which is based on the real-life struggle of a daughter suffering from pediatric cancer and her family, and a discussion on the theme of pediatric cancer.
Author Ayako Ohara will join as a guest for the reading and discussion.
Furthermore, all proceeds from this concert, excluding sales fees, will be donated to organizations that support pediatric cancer patients and their families.
This is TCB's second charity concert, following the one held last June to support doctor-heli services.
TCB presents Keisuke Matsumura Charity Concert
"TCB presents Keisuke Matsumura Charity Piano Concert ~A Story of Light Woven by Piano and the Picture Book 'I Want to Say I Love You'~"
Event Overview
Title: TCB presents Keisuke Matsumura Charity Piano Concert ~A Story of Light Woven by Piano and the Picture Book 'I Want to Say I Love You'~
Date: April 29, 2026 (Wednesday, Holiday) 13:30 start (13:00 doors open)
Venue: Yomiuri TV 10hall (1st floor of Yomiuri TV Headquarters)
Address: 1F Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, 1-3-50 Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-8510
Organizer: TCB Tokyo Chuo Biyo Geka
Performers:
Dr. Hiroo Teranishi (Chairman of TCB Tokyo Chuo Biyo Geka / Director of Umeda Osaka Ekimae Clinic) Dr. Keisuke Matsumura (Former Flight Doctor / Doctor at TCB Tokyo Chuo Biyo Geka)
Dr. Shintaro Hashimoto (Former Pediatric Surgeon / Director of TCB Tokyo Chuo Biyo Geka Kyoto Ekimae Clinic)
Ayako Ohara (Picture Book Author/Illustrator / Author of the picture book "I Want to Say I Love You")
URL: https://teket.jp/14077/66044
Program
1. Opening Remarks Greetings from TCB Chairman Teranishi
2. Picture Book Reading Picture book reading by Ayako Ohara × Piano BGM by Dr. Keisuke Matsumura A reading of the picture book "I Want to Say I Love You," which depicts the struggle of a daughter who became completely blind due to pediatric cancer and her family, accompanied by live piano music.
3. Special Talk Session
Chairman Hiroo Teranishi × Dr. Keisuke Matsumura × Dr. Shintaro Hashimoto × Ayako Ohara Creating a society that connects "I love you." —A new form of pediatric cancer support from three different perspectives—
4. Piano Performance by Dr. Keisuke Matsumura
Presenting a program of "A Story of Light Woven by Piano and Picture Book"
1. Anpanman's March
2. Yume wo Kanaete Doraemon (Grant My Wish, Doraemon)
3. Mickey Mouse March
4. Sanpo (Stroll) (from the movie 'My Neighbor Totoro')
5. It's a small world
6. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
7. Baby, God Bless You (Main theme from the drama 'Kounodori')
※The program is subject to change. Please be aware in advance.
Highlights
This concert is a charity performance held with a strong desire to raise awareness and support for pediatric cancer. We hope that the piano performance by Dr. Keisuke Matsumura, a former flight doctor and active pianist, and the picture book reading by author Ayako Ohara will serve as an opportunity for many people to learn about pediatric cancer.
The ticket revenue will be donated to organizations aligned with the "Gold Ribbon" pediatric cancer support activities. We sincerely look forward to your attendance.
Important Notices
・Recording, video recording, and photography inside the venue are strictly prohibited. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. ・Media coverage and filming may occur on the day of the event. Please be aware that attendees may appear in footage, and participate with this understanding. ・Performers, program content, etc., are subject to change without prior notice. Please note that ticket refunds will not be issued in such cases.
Regarding Tickets
Adults: 2,500 yen
Junior high school students and younger: 1,500 yen
All seats unreserved
Sales start date: April 1 (Wednesday) 11:00 AM
※Infants who do not require a seat can enter free of charge, one infant per accompanying adult.
※The program is scheduled to be approximately 2 hours, including an intermission.
※All proceeds from this concert, excluding sales fees, will be donated to pediatric cancer support organizations.
Tickets can be purchased via QR code or the link below.
https://teket.jp/14077/66044
Gold Ribbon
The Gold Ribbon is a globally recognized symbol used to call for understanding and support for pediatric cancer.
What is Pediatric Cancer?
Pediatric cancer generally refers to cancer (malignant tumors) that occurs in children under 15 years old. According to the National Cancer Center Japan Cancer Information Service (https://ganjoho.jp/public/life_stage/child/patients.html), approximately 2,500 children are diagnosed with pediatric cancer each year. While medical advancements have led to a 5-year survival rate of 70-90%, it remains the leading cause of death by illness in children.
There are many types of pediatric cancer, and because each case is rare, many affected children are forced to receive long-term hospitalization and treatment at hospitals far from home to receive appropriate care. Furthermore, even after treatment, about half of pediatric cancer survivors face "late complications" (sequelae) due to the cancer itself or the effects of treatment, which they must live with for the rest of their lives. However, these challenges are not widely known, leading to insufficient support.
Gold Ribbon Network Public Interest Incorporated Foundation
Under the symbol of the Gold Ribbon, we connect the hearts of children with pediatric cancer and their families, medical professionals, and supporters, working to create a society where children can live a little easier.
Since its establishment in 2008, based on three activity policies:
① Support for improving the QOL (Quality of Life) of pediatric cancer patients and survivors
② Research grants to "make pediatric cancer a curable disease"
③ Provision of information and promotion of understanding of pediatric cancer
we support pediatric cancer patients, survivors, and their families from treatment through schooling and employment.
https://www.goldribbon.jp/
April 25 is "Pediatric Cancer Gold Ribbon Day"
With the desire to let more people know about pediatric cancer and the children facing it, and to expand the circle of support, the Gold Ribbon Network has designated April 25 as "Pediatric Cancer Gold Ribbon Day," associating "shi (4) shou ni (2) gan" (pediatric cancer) with "go (5) -rud" (gold).
Picture Book "I Want to Say I Love You"
This picture book was created by Ayako Ohara based on her actual experience of treatment and hospitalization, as she continued to draw while accompanying her second daughter, who developed retinoblastoma, a type of pediatric cancer.
Title: I Want to Say I Love You
Author: Ayako Ohara
Publisher: Mirai Publishing
https://miraipub.jp/books/31783/
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