Yamanote Line Wrapped Train Appears to Commemorate the 'HERALBONY Art Prize 2026'

The JR East Group is working towards the realization of 'a spiritually rich life for all people' as set forth in its 'Yusho 2034' vision, and is promoting initiatives for a symbiotic society where everyone can live their own way. As part of this, together with HERALBONY Co., Ltd., it is realizing exhibitions and commercialization using group assets such as stations and railway vehicles, with the aim of expanding the opportunities for artists with disabilities. Now, the third edition of the international art award 'HERALBONY Art Prize 2026' will be held, organized by HERALBONY Co., Ltd. This award will also feature the work 'Hope' by KIYO, who won the JR East Award. To commemorate this and provide an opportunity to deepen understanding of a symbiotic society, the 'HERALBONY Art Prize 2026 Wrapped Train' will be operated on the Yamanote Line. The JR East Group will continue to aim for the creation of new value by combining art and community development, and the realization of a symbiotic society where everyone can live comfortably. 1. Details of the Yamanote Line Wrapped Train In conjunction with the exhibition, a Yamanote Line AD Train (advertising chartered train) + body advertisement (1 train set) will be operated to support the 'HERALBONY Art Prize 2026'. (1) Operation Period June 16 (Tuesday) to June 27 (Saturday), 2026 (2) Image 2. About HERALBONY Art Prize 2026 (1) Overview The 'HERALBONY Art Prize' is an international art award founded by HERALBONY Co., Ltd. with the hope that people with disabilities will be evaluated as individual artists for their talents and can open up paths for further success. This year marks the third edition, and an exhibition will be held bringing together the works of winners and finalists selected from 2,943 works submitted by 1,342 artists from 77 countries and regions. Venue: Earth Garden, 1F, Mitsui Sumitomo Bank East Building (1-3-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) Date and Time: Saturday, May 30 to Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Exhibited Works: Grand Prix works, Corporate Award-winning works, Special Jury Award-winning works, and finalist works Admission: Free Reference HP: https://artprize.heralbony.jp/ (2) About the JR East Award Work For him, who has been drawing since childhood, creation is an indispensable act and a practice that can be called life itself. His materials are crayons and ballpoint pens. He faces his sketchbook, getting his fingers and face dirty with crayons, and if he is not satisfied with a part during the creation, he tears it up finely and immediately moves on to the next piece. His speed is such that he completes several drawings a day. His works, inspired by the ever-changing scenery, powerfully depict forms reminiscent of shapes and living things, sometimes layering colors even on the back of the paper, developing his unique world of color. (From the winning work introduction by HERALBONY Co., Ltd.) We feel a unique rhythm and breath in the triangular and circular motifs, and KIYO's emotions are conveyed directly through the powerful yet simple lines and vivid colors. This work, which stimulates the viewer's imagination and makes them feel the moment when the budding of all emotions leads to hope, resonated with our desire to 'connect safety and emotion to the future,' leading us to select it for the JR East Award. Company HP: https://www.jreast.co.jp/company/csr/social/symbiotic_society/heralbony/art_prize/ (Reference) About HERALBONY Co., Ltd. A creative company with the mission 'Let your uniqueness shine,' aiming to transform the image of disabilities and create new culture starting from welfare. It manages over 2,000 art works by artists with disabilities as IP licenses, building a sustainable business model by paying fair royalties. It operates its own brand 'HERALBONY,' engages in co-creation with companies, planning and production through creativity, provides employee training programs, and organizes the international art award 'HERALBONY Art Prize,' developing a multifaceted business centered on art. In September 2024, it established 'HERALBONY EUROPE' in Paris, France, as its first overseas subsidiary. Corporate Site: https://www.heralbony.jp/