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When the event began, Ogawa, chair of the HAPPY WOMAN executive committee, gave an opening speech and announced that the donations collected at today’s venue will be used to support the Noto Peninsula earthquake. ｜HAPPY WOMAN FESTA” was announced. He then looked back on his journey with singer Mai Kuraki. “I participated in workshops with women, and in 2022 I was awarded the HAPPY WOMAN AWARD.I will continue to connect with this initiative out of pure love and desire to be of some help in some way. I’m truly honored to be able to celebrate International Women’s Day with you this year as well.I hope to continue to raise spirits through music,” says Kuraki. When asked about creating the theme song, she said, “This was my first time trying out a songwriting workshop, and all the women who are working hard in their respective places came together, and I was like, “I like the lyrics.” This is a song that we created together while talking about it.”
On the special stage, they performed “Togetsukyo ~Kimi Omofu~” and “Secret of my heart.” At the end, Kuraki sang the HAPPY WOMAN®︎ theme song “WE ARE HAPPY WOMEN” with the Abeno Harukas Boys and Girls Choir, including original choreography devised by Ms. Kuraki, and the venue said, “March 8th is International Women’s Day.” I hope that all of you will convey your gratitude to women around the world, your families, and other women around you.” After the singing, a girl from the Abeno Harukas Boys and Girls Choir said, “I’m so happy to be able to sing with Kuraki-san. I want to be a woman like Kuraki-san,” and she said, “I’m so happy! I’m a very HAPPY WOMAN too!” ” he replied, making the venue excited.
Afterwards, a birthday party was held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of Abeno Harukas and the 25th anniversary of Mr. Kuraki’s debut, and the character “Abeno Bear” from Harukas 300 (observation deck) made an appearance. When she is handed a bouquet of flowers, she gives a relaxed and cute reaction. Looking back on the 25 years since her debut, Kuraki said, “I am grateful. You have always challenged me to try new things, and I have gained a lot of confidence from you. Just like other women who are working hard at various stages, I am also grateful.” I feel that it has been 25 years since I have been raised as a woman.I want to continue to think about what music can do as I move forward.” She received a warm response from the audience. There was a lot of cheering.
In addition, as guests, Myak Myaku, the official mascot of the Osaka Kansai Expo, and Asako Kimura, an expert from the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo Realization Study Group and chairperson of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Youth Division, were on stage to talk about the coming year. About EXPO 2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo: “Since it will be held here in Kansai/Osaka, it will of course be the best Expo.And this time, the world is paying attention because it is the “Expo of the Sea.” It’s also a testing ground for a future society that combines wisdom, and we’ll finally see flying cars!”
In her closing remarks, Ms. Kuraki said, “We had a really happy time with everyone today. WE ARE HAPPY WOMAN!” which excited the venue, and the event was filled with excitement until the very end.
■Name: “International Women’s Day | HAPPY WOMAN FESTA 2024 OSAKA”
Mai Kuraki Special Stage
■Date and time: 15:00 on March 3, 2024 (Sunday)
■Venue: Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store Wing Building 8th floor “Kintetsu Art Hall”
(1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka City)
■Number of visitors: 600 people
Held at 33 venues in 13 prefectures nationwide
“International Women’s Day | HAPPY WOMAN FESTA 2024”
■Period: Mid-February to Sunday, March 31st, centered around International Women’s Day on March 8th
(Including campaign period)
▼Please see the HAPPY WOMAN official website for details.
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