In July 2026, INOCHI WORLD PROJECT took part, by official invitation, in the Caux Foundation's 80th Anniversary Programme, held at Caux Palace in Switzerland.

Children from Japan, Switzerland, France and Germany came together for a two-day International Peace Education Programme.

Programme highlights

• Understanding the story of Caux (Speaker: Sumio Takeichi)
• A screening of the film LIFE INOCHI, followed by international dialogue (Facilitators: Etsuko Takeichi, Takuo Dome, Naoko Dome)
• The International Children's Choir singing “INOCHI” (Choir directors: Haruhiko Numamaru, Florian Bovet)
• A special screening of LIFE INOCHI at the 80th Anniversary Opening Ceremony (Opening message: Sayaka Hashimoto / Live narration and vocal: Masahiko Hashimoto)
• The children's Peace Declaration for the Future
• A special excursion to the summit of Rochers-de-Naye, with the cooperation of MOB (Montreux Oberland Bernois Railway)

Co-organized by: CAUX Foundation / Feel & Sense
In collaboration with: INOCHI FORUM / MOB (Montreux Oberland Bernois Railway)
With the support of: Embassy of Japan in Switzerland / Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka–Kobe / Consulate General of France in Japan / Embassy of Germany in Japan / Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau

Programme details and messages from our partners are available on the special page.

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