ANELA KAI Universal Surfing Experience 2026 in Kosai City

ANELA KAI, which aims to create an ocean where people with and without disabilities can enjoy together, will hold the "ANELA KAI Universal Surfing Experience 2026 in Kosai City" at Shinnai Benten Beach in Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture, on July 19, 2026 (Sun) from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The event aims to create an environment where everyone, including wheelchair users, can safely and comfortably enjoy surfing, and to promote understanding of universal surfing.

Through universal surfing experiences and beach experiences using Hippo Camp, this event will provide an opportunity for everyone, regardless of disability, to share the joy of playing in the ocean.

ANELA KAI's Vision

ANELA KAI means "Angel of the Sea" in Hawaiian.

We named it with the wish that it will be an ocean where both challengers surfing the rough waves of Enshu Nada and their hoaloha (friends) who cheer them on can receive mana (energy and vitality from nature) and have angelic smiles.

We aim to hold universal surfing events where everyone can have fun playing in the ocean.

A day when wheelchair users can play using beach mats and amphibious wheelchairs.

A day when those anxious about trying new things can play with plenty of help.

Event Overview

Name: ANELA KAI Universal Surfing Experience 2026 in Kosai City

Organizer: ANELA KAI

Sponsor: Kosai City

Cooperation: T-flow, Water Side Community., Certified Specified Non-Profit Organization Ocean's Love, NPO Suma Universal Beach Project

Date and Time: July 19, 2026 (Sun) 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM *Event will proceed in light rain, but will be canceled in case of stormy weather.

Location: Shinnai Benten Beach

Parking: Shinnai Benten Sea Fishing Park *Parking fee is 300-400 yen.

Content: Universal surfing experience, Hippo Camp beach experience

Number of Participants: Approximately 10 groups

Schedule

8:30 AM: Supporters gather and prepare

9:30 AM: Universal surfing experience begins

11:30 AM: Experience ends, cleanup

1:00 PM: Scheduled dissolution

Participants

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Reception and surfing experience

☆Important Announcement☆

In this event, we have received special permission to use surfboards at Shinnai Benten Beach. We are grateful for your understanding of the event's purpose.

We also aim to expand an environment where everyone can enjoy surfing. Therefore, photos taken at the event may be used for media, our website, and the city's public relations activities.

*If you have any concerns, please take measures such as wearing a hat low over your eyes or not standing in front of the camera.

This project is supported by the "Kosai City Citizen Activity Subsidy."

☆What to Bring☆

Marine shoes, hydration, smiles

Supporter applicants, please send a direct message from the following account:

https://www.instagram.com/anelakai.with.aloha?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=N3c3dGo0ZzFld3ps

<Corporate Overview>

Organization Name: NPO Suma Universal Beach Project

Location: Dolf 21-102, 1-14-10 Komagabayashi-cho, Nagata-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

Representative: Shunsuke Kido

Established: November 2, 2017

URL: https://sumauniversalbeach.com/

Business Activities: With the motto of turning everyone's "cannot do" into "can do!", we are working to promote universal design beaches that everyone can enjoy, from people with disabilities to the elderly and young children. Since fiscal year 2021, it has been featured in junior high school social studies textbooks as an advanced example for achieving SDGs, under the title "People Aiming for a Sustainable Future."

<Major Awards and Recognition>

- Public-Private Partnership Award Excellence Prize (2026)

- ICC Summit Catapult Presentation (2025, 2026)

- Government Public Relations Official SNS Feature (Fiscal Year 2025)

- Blue Flag Best Practice Award, 2nd Place Worldwide (Fiscal Year 2023)

- Japan Tourism Agency Blue Flag Certified Case (Fiscal Year 2022, 2023)

- Education Publishing Junior High School Social Studies Textbook Feature (Fiscal Year 2021)

- Japan Tourism Agency Advanced Case for Achieving Sustainable Tourism (Fiscal Year 2020)

- IAUD International Universal Design Award Gold Prize (2019)

- Hyogo Universal Society Creation Award (2018)

<Contact Information>

Suma Universal Beach Project PR Office

Secretariat Director: Shogo Tsuchihara

HP: Via the form on https://sumauniversalbeach.com/

TEL: 080-3782-4405

e-mail: sumauniversalbeach@gmail.com