[Event Report] Japan-US ALS Forum Hosted by Tokyo Dome Corp: Creating the Future from Diverse Voices

On March 31, 2026, Tokyo Dome Corporation hosted the "Japan-US ALS Forum" at the Tokyo Dome Hotel, gathering about 130 patients, families, and researchers. The event aimed to converge knowledge from Japan and the US toward curing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Keynote speakers included representatives from Regelife, ALS Network, and Keio University, discussing the latest in regenerative medicine using iPS cells, biomaterials, and advanced communication technologies like brain-machine interfaces. The forum facilitated deep dialogues between experts and patients, and concluded with the distribution of an exclusive NFT designed by creator Masatane Muto as a proof of participation and hope.