[Held for the first time in two years] Learning "Preventive Dentistry" at KidZania Tokyo! Lion x Japan Dental Association jointly hold an experiential event to protect children's mouths during their "transition period"
Lion Corporation and the Japan Dental Association will jointly host an experiential event at KidZania Tokyo on June 4, 2026, focusing on preventive dentistry for children transitioning from baby to permanent teeth. The event aims to educate families on proper oral care and foster interest in dental health.
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## Press Release Information
### Title: [Held for the first time in two years] Learning "Preventive Dentistry" at KidZania Tokyo! Lion x Japan Dental Association jointly hold an experiential event to protect children's mouths during their "transition period"
Lion Corporation (Representative Director and President Executive Officer: Yukiyuki Takemori) and the Japan Dental Association (President: Hidetou Takahashi) will jointly hold a special event at KidZania Tokyo, where Lion Corporation is an official sponsor, on Thursday, June 4, 2026, during "Dental and Oral Health Week (*1)," for children to interact with dentists and dental hygienists.
During the important period when deciduous teeth are replaced by permanent teeth, parents and children will observe changes in their mouths and learn correct oral care from dental professionals, supporting a smooth transition to adult teeth. The purpose of this program is for children to become interested in their "dental and oral health" and to acquire preventive dentistry habits that will form the foundation for their future. KidZania is usually for children, but this event is a special opportunity for guardians to participate together, contributing to the establishment of healthier oral care habits in the home. At the same time, we will disseminate and raise awareness of the importance of "preventive dentistry" through experiences that deepen understanding of dental work.
- (*1) This is a weekly event held annually from June 4th to 10th as a campaign to spread and raise awareness of dental hygiene among the public. This year, too, various events will be held in each prefecture, with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the Japan Dental Association, and the Japan School Dental Association as central organizing bodies.
### Event Outline
Usually, KidZania job experiences are only for children, but for this event, we have specially prepared two limited programs where "guardians can participate together."
#### Lion x Japan Dental Association Special Event
- [1] Experiential Event
- Let's try a dental check-up! Let's start preventive dentistry!
- [2] Lecture Event
- Learn with the dentist! Preventive dentistry you can start today!
Dentists who are members of the Japan Dental Association and dental hygienists will conduct experiential events.
- ① Dental check-up experience with guardians
- ② Oral care advice tailored to each individual from a dentist
Preventive dentistry lectures and quizzes will be conducted by dentists who are members of the Japan Dental Association and dental hygienists from the Lion Dental Hygiene Research Institute. Guardians can also participate.
- Target audience: Children aged 3 to 15 and their guardians (16 years or older), 1 pair of 2 people (600 pairs, 1,200 people)
- Venue: KidZania Tokyo (Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu 1 Northport 3F)
- Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 16:00-21:00 (Part 2 (*2))
- (*2) Customers visiting for Part 1 on the day of the event can also participate in [1] Experiential Event.
#### Application Method
Please apply from the Japan Dental Association website.
URL: https://www.jda.or.jp/special/
- Application period: Noon, Friday, April 24, 2026 - Noon, Monday, May 11, 2026
- Winner announcement: Results will be announced by sending invitation tickets. Please check the above website for details.
### Japan Dental Association Executive Director Tomoya Tsujizaka
This special event has two objectives. One is to increase the number of people who aspire to become dentists by having them learn and become interested in what dental professionals do in their daily work. If there are more excellent human resources who can take on dental care that contributes to overall health and the extension of healthy life expectancy, it will lead to the health and happiness of the public. The other is to make it natural for self-care and professional care habits to become commonplace by letting people know that the dental and oral health of children greatly affects their healthy lives. We hope that through this event, you can deepen your knowledge of dentistry while having fun.
### Simultaneously held "Exciting Week with LION" Outline
In addition to the above special event, Lion Corporation will hold "Exciting Week with LION" at KidZania Tokyo for four days from Thursday, June 4, 2026, to Sunday, June 7, 2026. We hope that this will be an opportunity for children visiting KidZania Tokyo during this period to learn the importance of dental and oral health while having fun.
#### "Dental Clinic" Pavilion
Limited Activity "Let's try using dental floss"
- At the "Dental Clinic," in addition to the usual activities, children can experience brushing model teeth using dental floss.
#### Quiz Rally
Challenge quizzes about dental and oral health in the town of KidZania Tokyo! If you answer all questions correctly, you will receive a wonderful present.
### Title: [Held for the first time in two years] Learning "Preventive Dentistry" at KidZania Tokyo! Lion x Japan Dental Association jointly hold an experiential event to protect children's mouths during their "transition period"
Lion Corporation (Representative Director and President Executive Officer: Yukiyuki Takemori) and the Japan Dental Association (President: Hidetou Takahashi) will jointly hold a special event at KidZania Tokyo, where Lion Corporation is an official sponsor, on Thursday, June 4, 2026, during "Dental and Oral Health Week (*1)," for children to interact with dentists and dental hygienists.
During the important period when deciduous teeth are replaced by permanent teeth, parents and children will observe changes in their mouths and learn correct oral care from dental professionals, supporting a smooth transition to adult teeth. The purpose of this program is for children to become interested in their "dental and oral health" and to acquire preventive dentistry habits that will form the foundation for their future. KidZania is usually for children, but this event is a special opportunity for guardians to participate together, contributing to the establishment of healthier oral care habits in the home. At the same time, we will disseminate and raise awareness of the importance of "preventive dentistry" through experiences that deepen understanding of dental work.
- (*1) This is a weekly event held annually from June 4th to 10th as a campaign to spread and raise awareness of dental hygiene among the public. This year, too, various events will be held in each prefecture, with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the Japan Dental Association, and the Japan School Dental Association as central organizing bodies.
### Event Outline
Usually, KidZania job experiences are only for children, but for this event, we have specially prepared two limited programs where "guardians can participate together."
#### Lion x Japan Dental Association Special Event
- [1] Experiential Event
- Let's try a dental check-up! Let's start preventive dentistry!
- [2] Lecture Event
- Learn with the dentist! Preventive dentistry you can start today!
Dentists who are members of the Japan Dental Association and dental hygienists will conduct experiential events.
- ① Dental check-up experience with guardians
- ② Oral care advice tailored to each individual from a dentist
Preventive dentistry lectures and quizzes will be conducted by dentists who are members of the Japan Dental Association and dental hygienists from the Lion Dental Hygiene Research Institute. Guardians can also participate.
- Target audience: Children aged 3 to 15 and their guardians (16 years or older), 1 pair of 2 people (600 pairs, 1,200 people)
- Venue: KidZania Tokyo (Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu 1 Northport 3F)
- Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 16:00-21:00 (Part 2 (*2))
- (*2) Customers visiting for Part 1 on the day of the event can also participate in [1] Experiential Event.
#### Application Method
Please apply from the Japan Dental Association website.
URL: https://www.jda.or.jp/special/
- Application period: Noon, Friday, April 24, 2026 - Noon, Monday, May 11, 2026
- Winner announcement: Results will be announced by sending invitation tickets. Please check the above website for details.
### Japan Dental Association Executive Director Tomoya Tsujizaka
This special event has two objectives. One is to increase the number of people who aspire to become dentists by having them learn and become interested in what dental professionals do in their daily work. If there are more excellent human resources who can take on dental care that contributes to overall health and the extension of healthy life expectancy, it will lead to the health and happiness of the public. The other is to make it natural for self-care and professional care habits to become commonplace by letting people know that the dental and oral health of children greatly affects their healthy lives. We hope that through this event, you can deepen your knowledge of dentistry while having fun.
### Simultaneously held "Exciting Week with LION" Outline
In addition to the above special event, Lion Corporation will hold "Exciting Week with LION" at KidZania Tokyo for four days from Thursday, June 4, 2026, to Sunday, June 7, 2026. We hope that this will be an opportunity for children visiting KidZania Tokyo during this period to learn the importance of dental and oral health while having fun.
#### "Dental Clinic" Pavilion
Limited Activity "Let's try using dental floss"
- At the "Dental Clinic," in addition to the usual activities, children can experience brushing model teeth using dental floss.
#### Quiz Rally
Challenge quizzes about dental and oral health in the town of KidZania Tokyo! If you answer all questions correctly, you will receive a wonderful present.