TCB Donates Proceeds from Pediatric Cancer Awareness Charity Concert and Donations to Support Organizations, Donates Pediatric Cancer Awareness Picture Books to Kindergartens and Nurseries.

TCB Tokyo Chuo Biyougeka (Chairman: Hiroo Teranishi, hereinafter "TCB"), a cosmetic surgery clinic group with 99 clinics nationwide (as of June 2026), donated a total of 270,385 yen from the proceeds and donations collected at the charity concert event "TCB presents Keisuke Matsumura Charity Piano Concert ~'I Want to Say I Love You' A Story of Light Woven by Piano and Picture Books~" held on April 29 (Wed, holiday) in Chuo-ku, Osaka, for the purpose of pediatric cancer awareness and support.

We also announce that 25 copies of the picture book "I Want to Say I Love You," based on the real-life experiences of a daughter who developed retinoblastoma, a type of pediatric cancer, and became completely blind, and her family, were donated to kindergartens and nurseries near the venue.

Donation Details

TCB Tokyo Chuo Biyougeka made the following donations and gifts:

Recipient: Gold Ribbon Network Public Interest Incorporated Foundation

Donation Amount: 201,639 yen

Recipient: Make-A-Wish of Japan Public Interest Incorporated Foundation

Donation Amount: 68,746 yen

Recipient: Ikusei Gakuen Educational Foundation Ikusei Kindergarten Certified Kodomoen

Donated Item: 10 picture books

Recipient: Social Welfare Corporation Sanyo Fukushikai Yumenoki Nursery School Certified Kodomoen (integrated type)

Donated Item: 10 picture books

Recipient: Chuo Naniwa Gakuen Kindergarten

Donated Item: 5 picture books

Gold Ribbon Network Public Interest Incorporated Foundation

The Gold Ribbon Network is an organization that works to create a society where children with pediatric cancer can live with peace of mind and smiles. They provide support tailored to the long lives of children diagnosed with pediatric cancer, from treatment to schooling and independence.

https://www.goldribbon.jp/

Make-A-Wish of Japan Public Interest Incorporated Foundation

Make-A-Wish of Japan is a volunteer organization that grants the wishes of children aged 3 to under 18 who are fighting serious illnesses, hoping to give them the strength to live and the courage to fight their diseases.

https://www.mawj.org/

TCB presents Keisuke Matsumura Charity Piano Concert ~'I Want to Say I Love You' A Story of Light Woven by Piano and Picture Books~

Opening Remarks

TCB Chairman Hiroo Teranishi

Prior to the event, Chairman Teranishi of TCB gave opening remarks.

"Thank you very much for attending today despite it being a day off. April 25th was Pediatric Cancer Gold Ribbon Day. It was established to promote correct knowledge and understanding of pediatric cancer and to support patients and their families, with the numbers 4 (shi), 2 (ni), and 5 (go) sounding like 'shoni gan' (pediatric cancer) and 'gold ribbon'. When people hear the word 'cancer,' they tend to think of it as an adult disease, but although infrequent, it does occur in children, and there are children who are fighting this disease every day. We believe it is important for us as members of society to gain correct knowledge and think about how we can help children with pediatric cancer and their families live with smiles and peace of mind. We at TCB Tokyo Chuo Biyougeka, as a medical institution and as members of society, wanted to address the theme of pediatric cancer and broaden understanding and support, which is why we organized this event today. I would be happy if today, while you enjoy yourselves, you could also take this opportunity to think a little about the theme of pediatric cancer."

Picture Book Reading

Ayako Ohara, the author of the picture book "I Want to Say I Love You," based on the real-life experiences of her daughter who developed retinoblastoma, a type of pediatric cancer, and became completely blind, and her family, gave a reading.

Dr. Keisuke Matsumura of TCB performed "Aino Katachi" as piano background music, complementing the mother's warm narration.

Dialogue

Following this, a dialogue on the theme of pediatric cancer was held.

Discussions covered pediatric cancer from the perspectives of Ms. Ohara, who accompanied her daughter through retinoblastoma treatment, and medical professionals.

From left: TCB Chairman Hiroo Teranishi, Ayako Ohara, TCB Doctor Shintaro Hashimoto, TCB Doctor Keisuke Matsumura

At the beginning, Ms. Ohara spoke about her reaction when her child was diagnosed with pediatric cancer and the reason she started drawing: "I never imagined my child would get pediatric cancer. When we went to the hospital, they told me, 'There's cancer in your child's eye, you need to be admitted to a large hospital quickly.' Without fully grasping it, I was just shocked, and the treatment began. I was devastated because I never thought my own child would get cancer. I couldn't accept it at first. I was so depressed, thinking that it was my fault my child got sick. I kept apologizing to my child while looking at their sleeping face. It was too painful, and I couldn't sleep at night. So, I decided to do something I enjoyed, which was drawing, as I've always liked it. As I did that, my own feelings calmed down, and I gradually began to accept the illness. I even brought my art supplies to the hospital and drew while accompanying my child during their hospitalization."

Dr. Hashimoto of TCB, who has faced many pediatric cancer patients as a former pediatric surgeon, shared his honest feelings: "Until about 5 years ago, for over 10 years, I had many opportunities to treat pediatric cancer patients. What I strongly felt, as Ms. Ohara mentioned, was that symptoms appear suddenly one day, and the treatment life begins from that day. The burden on the patients, of course, but also on the families, is unimaginable. We only interact with one aspect, the treatment itself, so we only see that moment. However, pediatric cancer, including recurrence, can continue for a lifetime, so the mental and emotional strain on families is immense. Every time I visited their rooms during rounds, many families treated us kindly, and I felt respect, or rather, just awe."

Ms. Ohara conveyed her experience of the moment her child's life took a sudden turn upon learning about the pediatric cancer: "I still remember the moment when the days we took for granted suddenly ended, like a light being switched off. Because of that experience, I now realize how precious and happy those ordinary days were. I realized that the time when I used to say, 'Don't go there, don't go here' in the park was truly happy. Since we have this opportunity to be here today, I hope you will keep in mind the value of these small moments of happiness."

When asked about the timing and triggers for noticing pediatric cancer, Dr. Hashimoto of TCB replied: "It varies depending on the type of cancer. For retinoblastoma, it often occurs in children aged 1 or 2, making early detection difficult. The cases I was involved with were mostly hematological malignancies, such as leukemia. In those cases, it might start with the child being a little listless, having a fever for several days, or having bruises. The symptoms are very diverse, and leukemia can occur at any age, from 1 to 3, 5, or 8 years old, making early detection extremely difficult. Parents are the ones who observe their children most closely every day, so if you notice any slight changes or feel something is wrong with your child, the best thing to do is to seek medical attention as soon as possible. It's very difficult, though... Pediatric cancer is rare, but it's a disease where early detection and early treatment are crucial. As Ms. Ohara mentioned earlier, some relatives might have said, 'It's probably nothing.' People tend to think it's not serious and avoid going to the hospital, but doctors won't get angry if you go to the hospital for minor symptoms, so please go. I think many general people are concerned about this, so please feel free to consult a doctor even for minor symptoms."

Piano Concert

After a break, Dr. Keisuke Matsumura of TCB and the sisters Aoi and Kasumi Ohara, who were the models for the picture book "I Want to Say I Love You," performed a piano concert.

Kasumi Ohara

Children's Songs

Aoi and Kasumi Ohara (duet)

Distant Days (from the movie "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind")

Dr. Keisuke Matsumura

Anpanman March

Achieve Your Dreams, Doraemon

Mickey Mouse March

Sampo (from the movie "My Neighbor Totoro")

It's a Small World

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Baby, God Bless You (Main Theme from the drama "Kounodori")

Canary's Spirit (from the ballet "The Sleeping Beauty")

Ashitaka and San (from the movie "Princess Mononoke")

From left: Kasumi Ohara, Aoi Ohara

After the performance, an exhibition of Ms. Ayako Ohara's artwork and a farewell greeting were held in the lobby.

The proceeds from this event and the donations collected on the day will be donated to organizations that support patients and families affected by pediatric cancer.

TCB will continue its social contribution activities in the future.

TCB presents Keisuke Matsumura Charity Concert

"TCB presents Keisuke Matsumura Charity Piano Concert ~'I Want to Say I Love You' A Story of Light Woven by Piano and Picture Books~"

Event Overview

Title: TCB presents Keisuke Matsumura Charity Piano Concert ~'I Want to Say I Love You' A Story of Light Woven by Piano and Picture Books~

Date and Time: April 29, 2026 (Wed, holiday) Start at 13:30 (Doors open at 13:00) (*Event has concluded*)

Venue: Yomiuri TV 10hall (1st Floor, Yomiuri TV Headquarters)

Address: 1-3-50 Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-8510 Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation 1st Floor

Organizer: TCB Tokyo Chuo Biyougeka

Performers:

Dr. Hiroo Teranishi (Chairman, TCB Tokyo Chuo Biyougeka / Director, Umeda Osaka Ekimae Clinic) Dr. Keisuke Matsumura (Former Flight Doctor / Doctor, TCB Tokyo Chuo Biyougeka)

Dr. Shintaro Hashimoto (Former Pediatric Surgeon / Director, TCB Tokyo Chuo Biyougeka Kyoto Ekimae Clinic)

Ayako Ohara (Picture Book Author/Illustrator / Author of "I Want to Say I Love You")

URL: https://teket.jp/14077/66044

Program

1. Opening Remarks Greeting from Chairman Teranishi of organizer TCB

2. Picture Book Reading Picture book reading by Ayako Ohara x Piano BGM by Dr. Keisuke Matsumura Live piano performance accompanying the reading of "I Want to Say I Love You," a picture book depicting the battle against pediatric cancer of a daughter who became completely blind and her family's experience.

3. Special Dialogue

Chairman Hiroo Teranishi x Dr. Keisuke Matsumura x Dr. Shintaro Hashimoto x Ayako Ohara "Creating a Society Connected by 'Love' - A New Form of Pediatric Cancer Support Depicted from Three Different Perspectives."

4. Piano Performance by Dr. Keisuke Matsumura

Presenting a program of "A Story of Light Woven by Piano and Picture Books."

1. Anpanman March

2. Achieve Your Dreams, Doraemon

3. Mickey Mouse March

4. Sampo (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")

*Program subject to change without notice. Please understand this in advance.

Highlights

This concert is a charity performance held with a strong desire for pediatric cancer awareness and support. We hope it will be an opportunity for many people to learn about pediatric cancer through the piano performance by Dr. Keisuke Matsumura, a former flight doctor and active pianist, and the picture book reading by picture book author Ayako Ohara.

Ticket proceeds are scheduled to be donated to organizations aligned with the purpose of the pediatric cancer support initiative "Gold Ribbon." We sincerely look forward to your attendance.

Contact Information

- Recording, filming, and photography are strictly prohibited inside the venue. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. - Media coverage and filming may occur on the day of the event. Please be aware that attendees may be captured on camera, and participate with this understanding. - Performers, programs, etc., are subject to change without notice. Ticket refunds will not be issued in such cases, so please understand this in advance.

Ticket Information

Adults: 2,500 yen

Junior high school students and younger: 1,500 yen

All seats unreserved

Sales start date: April 1 (Wed) 11:00 AM

*Infants who do not require a seat can enter free of charge for one adult per infant.

*The program is scheduled to last approximately 2 hours, with an intermission.

*The entire proceeds from this concert, excluding sales fees, will be donated to pediatric cancer support organizations.

Tickets can be purchased via QR code or the following link:

https://teket.jp/14077/66044

Gold Ribbon

The Gold Ribbon is a universally recognized symbol used to call for understanding and support for pediatric cancer.

What is Pediatric Cancer?

Generally, it refers to cancer (malignant tumor) that occurs in children under 15 years old. According to the National Cancer Center Japan's Cancer Information Service (https://ganjoho.jp/public/life_stage/child/patients.html), approximately 2,500 people are diagnosed with pediatric cancer each year. Medical advancements have led to a 5-year survival rate of 70-90%, but it remains the leading cause of death from illness in children.

There are many types of pediatric cancer, and each case is rare. As a result, many children have to travel far from home for treatment and undergo long hospitalizations to receive appropriate care. Furthermore, even after treatment ends, about half of pediatric cancer survivors face long-term complications (sequelae) due to the cancer itself or its treatment, which they must live with for the rest of their lives. However, these challenges are not widely known, and support is therefore insufficient.

Gold Ribbon Network Public Interest Incorporated Foundation

Under the symbol of the Gold Ribbon, we connect the hearts of children with pediatric cancer, their families, medical professionals, and supporters, working to create a society where children can live more easily.

Since its establishment in 2008, based on three activity policies:

1 Support for improving the Quality of Life (QOL) for children with pediatric cancer and survivors.

2 Research grants to "make pediatric cancer a curable disease."

3 Providing information and promoting understanding of pediatric cancer.

We support children with pediatric cancer, survivors, and their families from treatment through to schooling and employment.

https://www.goldribbon.jp/

April 25th is "Pediatric Cancer Gold Ribbon Day"

With the desire to inform many people about pediatric cancer and the children fighting the disease, and to expand the circle of support, the Gold Ribbon Network has designated April 25th as "Pediatric Cancer Gold Ribbon Day," based on the Japanese words for pediatric cancer (shoni gan - 4/2) and gold (go - 5).

Picture Book "I Want to Say I Love You"

This picture book was created based on the actual treatment and hospitalization experiences of Ayako Ohara, whose second daughter was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a type of pediatric cancer. She began drawing while accompanying her daughter during her hospital stay.

Title: I Want to Say I Love You

Author: Ayako Ohara

Publisher: Mirai Publishing

https://miraipub.jp/books/31783/

What if a sibling gets a serious illness...? A family story based on a true story.

Ayumi has a younger sister who is one year younger than her. Her sister Kaori is playing with Ayumi's beloved teddy bear. "Ah! No! Give it back!" Kaori holds it tightly and won't let go. "Oh dear, what's wrong? Are you fighting again?" Mother comes and says. "I hate Kaori! Go away!"

As Mother comforts Kaori, who is crying... "Huh? What's this?" Mother notices something unusual about Kaori's eye and rushes to the hospital.

From the next day, I can't see my sister or parents... Is it my fault? This picture book depicts the process of growth through conflict, focusing on a child with a sibling who has an illness or disability, and how they cope with their own feelings, based on a true story.

Editor's Comment

When one of young siblings becomes seriously ill, care for the other siblings often becomes insufficient. Children who lack adequate care are prone to unique problems such as loneliness, isolation, and decreased self-esteem.

The author herself experienced this difficult issue while caring for her second daughter and her eldest daughter. This picture book is not only for raising awareness of the disease "retinoblastoma" but also a work that supports families who are supporting those suffering from illness.

Ayako Ohara

Picture Book Author/Illustrator

Author of "I Want to Say I Love You"

Born in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. Her daughter became completely blind due to retinoblastoma, a type of pediatric cancer. While accompanying her daughter during hospitalization, she began drawing. This art helped her regain her own mental strength, and she continues to engage in activities to support children and families suffering in similar ways.

Instagram: @ahhin.art

Keisuke Matsumura

Doctor/Pianist, TCB Tokyo Chuo Biyougeka

https://aoki-tsuyoshi.com/doctor/matsumura_keisuke

Dr. Keisuke Matsumura, formerly a flight doctor on a doctor heli, has faced countless lives. Based at the Tajima Emergency Medical Center, he experienced the highest number of flights among his peers in Japan. Building on the calm judgment and precise techniques honed in the field of emergency medicine, he now supports those pursuing ideal beauty as a cosmetic surgeon. With the belief, "Knowing the fragility of life, I want to be there for those who want to cherish themselves," he continues to deliver "the radiance of life" that lies beyond beauty.

On the other hand, he is also a pianist who has been attending Yamaha Music School since the age of 4 and has won numerous competitions, including the Grand Prize at the 19th Miyada Music Competition. His performances, honed through his sincere dedication to both medicine and music, are imbued not only with technical skill but also with the deep emotion of someone who has confronted life itself.

Starting from his experience as a doctor, he entrusts respect and emotion to his melodies— His sound gently, yet surely, moves the hearts of listeners.

- TCB Clinic Overview

TCB Tokyo Chuo Biyougeka is a cosmetic surgery clinic group with 99 locations nationwide. We offer a variety of treatments, including minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, to help our patients achieve "beauty for happiness." We provide cosmetic surgery that "adorns your ideal self." TCB relentlessly pursues patients' "ideals" through thorough consultations and simulations.

Clinic Name: TCB Tokyo Chuo Biyougeka Chairman: Hiroo Teranishi Number of Clinics: 99 (as of June 2026) Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

(9:00 AM - 10:00 AM is consultation only; hours vary by clinic) Closed: Varies by clinic [WEB and LINE reservations accepted 24/7, 365 days a year] Official Website: https://aoki-tsuyoshi.com/

Inquiries regarding this matter Public Relations Representative: Masayuki Ishikawa (General Incorporated Association Medical Alliance) ishikawa.masayuki@medical-alliance.or.jp