TCB Tokyo Chuo Beauty Clinic Hosts Charity Piano Concert in Osaka for Pediatric Cancer Awareness and Support
TCB Tokyo Chuo Beauty Clinic, which operates 101 clinics across Japan, held a charity piano concert in Osaka on April 29 to raise awareness and support for pediatric cancer. The event featured a picture book reading by a family member of a pediatric cancer patient and a discussion among TCB doctors, aiming to expand understanding and support for pediatric cancer.
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TCB Tokyo Chuo Beauty Clinic (Chairman: Hiroo Teranishi, hereafter "TCB"), a beauty clinic network operating 101 clinics nationwide as of May 2026, held a charity concert event titled 'TCB presents Keisuke Matsumura Charity Piano Concert - "I want to say I love you" A story of light woven by piano and picture book' on Wednesday, April 29 (a national holiday) in Chuo-ku, Osaka, aiming to raise awareness and support for pediatric cancer.
TCB presents Keisuke Matsumura Charity Piano Concert - "I want to say I love you" A story of light woven by piano and picture book
Opening Remarks
Dr. Hiroo Teranishi, Chairman of TCB
Prior to the event, Dr. Teranishi, Chairman of TCB, gave the opening remarks.
"Thank you very much for taking time out of your holiday to attend today. April 25 was Pediatric Cancer Gold Ribbon Day. It is a day established to spread correct knowledge, understanding, and awareness of pediatric cancer, and to support patients and their families. The date April 25 was chosen due to a Japanese wordplay matching the numbers 4-2-5 with 'Pediatric Cancer Gold Ribbon'. While cancer is often perceived as a disease for adults, there are children who develop it, albeit less frequently, and there are children fighting the disease every day right now. For children with cancer and their families to live with peace of mind and smiles, I believe it is important for us in society to gain correct knowledge and think about the issue. We at TCB Tokyo Chuo Beauty Clinic, as a medical institution and a member of society, organized this event today to face the theme of pediatric cancer and expand understanding and support. I would be happy if this event provides an opportunity for you to enjoy the performance while thinking a little about the topic of pediatric cancer."
Picture Book Reading
A picture book reading was performed by Ms. Ayako Ohara, the author of "Daisuki tte iitai yo" (I want to say I love you). The book is based on the true story of her family and her daughter who developed retinoblastoma, a type of pediatric cancer, and became completely blind.
Dr. Matsumura from TCB played the piano BGM "Ai no Katachi" (Shape of Love), complementing the mother's warm narration.
Discussion
Following the reading, a discussion focused on pediatric cancer was held.
The topic was discussed from both the perspective of Ms. Ohara, who accompanied her daughter through retinoblastoma treatment, and the perspective of medical professionals.
From left: Dr. Hiroo Teranishi (Chairman of TCB), Ms. Ayako Ohara, Dr. Shintaro Hashimoto (TCB), Dr. Keisuke Matsumura (TCB)
At the beginning, Ms. Ohara shared how she felt when she found out about the pediatric cancer and how she started drawing. "I never thought my child would get pediatric cancer. When we went to the hospital, we were told, 'There's a cancer in her eye; she needs to be admitted to a large hospital right away.' The treatment started while I was still just shocked and couldn't process my feelings. It was devastating because I never expected my own child to get cancer. I couldn't accept it at first. I was so depressed, thinking my child got sick because of me. I would say 'I'm sorry, I'm sorry' while looking at her sleeping face, but it was so painful that I couldn't sleep at night. Since I had always liked drawing, I decided to try doing what I loved and started drawing pictures. While doing that, my own feelings gradually calmed down, and I started to accept the illness itself. I brought my art supplies to the hospital and drew while staying with her during her hospitalization."
Dr. Hashimoto from TCB, a former pediatric surgeon who has treated many pediatric cancer patients, shared his honest feelings from his time as a pediatric surgeon. "Until about 5 years ago, I had many opportunities over more than 10 years to treat pediatric cancer patients. What I strongly felt then, as Ms. Ohara also mentioned, is that symptoms suddenly appear one day, and the treatment life begins from that day. I constantly felt that the burden on the families, let alone the patients, is unimaginable. We only touch a single point of the treatment, so we only know that moment. However, pediatric cancer is something that continues for a long time, throughout their lives, including the possibility of recurrence. The mental exhaustion and hardships of the families are beyond imagination. Every time I visited the hospital rooms during rounds, many families treated us favorably, and I felt nothing but respect and awe for them."
Dr. Matsumura from TCB, a former flight doctor and a father of three, expressed his gratitude. "As a father of the same age as Ms. Ohara, though it wasn't cancer, my own daughter also faced surgery. When I looked at the pages of the picture book showing the family reuniting through the window, the hospital room, and the daughter connected to an IV, I felt a surge of emotion more as a parent than a doctor. It reminded me of the time she was receiving treatment. Thank you for sharing your valuable experi-
TCB presents Keisuke Matsumura Charity Piano Concert - "I want to say I love you" A story of light woven by piano and picture book
Opening Remarks
Dr. Hiroo Teranishi, Chairman of TCB
Prior to the event, Dr. Teranishi, Chairman of TCB, gave the opening remarks.
"Thank you very much for taking time out of your holiday to attend today. April 25 was Pediatric Cancer Gold Ribbon Day. It is a day established to spread correct knowledge, understanding, and awareness of pediatric cancer, and to support patients and their families. The date April 25 was chosen due to a Japanese wordplay matching the numbers 4-2-5 with 'Pediatric Cancer Gold Ribbon'. While cancer is often perceived as a disease for adults, there are children who develop it, albeit less frequently, and there are children fighting the disease every day right now. For children with cancer and their families to live with peace of mind and smiles, I believe it is important for us in society to gain correct knowledge and think about the issue. We at TCB Tokyo Chuo Beauty Clinic, as a medical institution and a member of society, organized this event today to face the theme of pediatric cancer and expand understanding and support. I would be happy if this event provides an opportunity for you to enjoy the performance while thinking a little about the topic of pediatric cancer."
Picture Book Reading
A picture book reading was performed by Ms. Ayako Ohara, the author of "Daisuki tte iitai yo" (I want to say I love you). The book is based on the true story of her family and her daughter who developed retinoblastoma, a type of pediatric cancer, and became completely blind.
Dr. Matsumura from TCB played the piano BGM "Ai no Katachi" (Shape of Love), complementing the mother's warm narration.
Discussion
Following the reading, a discussion focused on pediatric cancer was held.
The topic was discussed from both the perspective of Ms. Ohara, who accompanied her daughter through retinoblastoma treatment, and the perspective of medical professionals.
From left: Dr. Hiroo Teranishi (Chairman of TCB), Ms. Ayako Ohara, Dr. Shintaro Hashimoto (TCB), Dr. Keisuke Matsumura (TCB)
At the beginning, Ms. Ohara shared how she felt when she found out about the pediatric cancer and how she started drawing. "I never thought my child would get pediatric cancer. When we went to the hospital, we were told, 'There's a cancer in her eye; she needs to be admitted to a large hospital right away.' The treatment started while I was still just shocked and couldn't process my feelings. It was devastating because I never expected my own child to get cancer. I couldn't accept it at first. I was so depressed, thinking my child got sick because of me. I would say 'I'm sorry, I'm sorry' while looking at her sleeping face, but it was so painful that I couldn't sleep at night. Since I had always liked drawing, I decided to try doing what I loved and started drawing pictures. While doing that, my own feelings gradually calmed down, and I started to accept the illness itself. I brought my art supplies to the hospital and drew while staying with her during her hospitalization."
Dr. Hashimoto from TCB, a former pediatric surgeon who has treated many pediatric cancer patients, shared his honest feelings from his time as a pediatric surgeon. "Until about 5 years ago, I had many opportunities over more than 10 years to treat pediatric cancer patients. What I strongly felt then, as Ms. Ohara also mentioned, is that symptoms suddenly appear one day, and the treatment life begins from that day. I constantly felt that the burden on the families, let alone the patients, is unimaginable. We only touch a single point of the treatment, so we only know that moment. However, pediatric cancer is something that continues for a long time, throughout their lives, including the possibility of recurrence. The mental exhaustion and hardships of the families are beyond imagination. Every time I visited the hospital rooms during rounds, many families treated us favorably, and I felt nothing but respect and awe for them."
Dr. Matsumura from TCB, a former flight doctor and a father of three, expressed his gratitude. "As a father of the same age as Ms. Ohara, though it wasn't cancer, my own daughter also faced surgery. When I looked at the pages of the picture book showing the family reuniting through the window, the hospital room, and the daughter connected to an IV, I felt a surge of emotion more as a parent than a doctor. It reminded me of the time she was receiving treatment. Thank you for sharing your valuable experi-
FAQ
Why did TCB host a charity concert for pediatric cancer?
To spread awareness and support for pediatric cancer patients and their families, fulfilling their social responsibility as a medical institution.
Who played the piano at the concert?
Dr. Keisuke Matsumura, a TCB physician and former flight doctor, performed the piano.
What is Pediatric Cancer Gold Ribbon Day?
Observed on April 25, it is a day dedicated to spreading awareness and supporting pediatric cancer patients and their families.