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Sponsored by JCI: “ISHIGAKI WINTER LIGHTS 2025”! Ishigaki Island ADVENTURE PiPi helped run a children’s cafeteria.
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ISHIGAKI WINTER LIGHTS
We sponsored the event in 2025
Ishigaki Island ADVENTURE PiPi is,"ISHIGAKI WINTER LIGHTS 2025"We sponsored the event.
The organizer is"ISHIGAKI WINTER LIGHTS Organizing Committee"is organized by the following four organizations that play a leading role in the region.
・Yaeyama Junior Chamber of Commerce (a general incorporated association; our Senior Managing Executive Officer is a member) ・Ishigaki City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division (to which one of our executive officers belongs) ・Ishigaki City Tourism and Exchange Association Youth Division ・Youth Division of the Yaeyama Electrical Contractors' Cooperative Association
On the day of the event, the following took place at the venue:Support for Operating Children's CafesWith a focus on this, the PiPi members welcomed the children and their families.
At the venue, bathed in the glow of holiday lights and sky lanterns, the meal served as a catalyst for many smiles and interactions, making for a warm and welcoming gathering.
Through experiences in nature, we..."Creating Spaces That Connect Communities and People"We value .
Through this sponsorship, we are truly delighted to have been able to bring that vision to life at an event right here in the community.
ISHIGAKI WINTER LIGHTS
What Is 2025?
"ISHIGAKI WINTER LIGHTS 2025" is,To bring new vibrancy and light to Ishigaki Island during the fall and winter monthsThis is a light display event aimed at [...].
Sky lanterns soaring into the night sky, lighting ceremonies for holiday illuminations, Christmas tree-making workshops, and more,Content for Parents and Children to Enjoy TogetherThere are many of them available.
Among these, those that provide meals to children for free or at an affordable price"Children's Cafeteria"is a popular event that warms both the heart and the stomach.
Companies and organizations on the island have joined forces,"Bringing dreams and hope to children, and a new sparkle to the community this winter"It is held under this concept.
The Background Behind Our Decision to Sponsor This Event
We at Ishigaki Island ADVENTURE PiPi are always"Nurturing People Through Experiences in Nature"We place great importance on this and are carrying out various initiatives, such as offering activity tours and hosting children’s meal programs.
For this year's ISHIGAKI WINTER LIGHTS 2025,The organizer’s wish to “bring dreams and hope to children”I deeply resonated with this initiative, so I decided to participate by providing sponsorship.
Not only visitors coming for sightseeing, but also,We’d also like to give something back to the local community that supports PiPi on a daily basis.The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.
Based on that sentiment, we decided to get involved this time not through a tour, but by providing “support for running a children’s cafeteria” at an event in the city.
On the day of the event, we will be running the children's cafeteria
I provided support
On the day of the event, PiPi members will mainlyRunning the Children's Cafeteria BoothI helped with that.
Although our time was limited, we did our best to ensure that as many people as possible could relax and enjoy themselves—whether by handling reception and directions, assisting with serving meals, or communicating with the children and their parents.
In a way that’s different from our ocean tours, we get to see the children’s smiles, andConnecting Through “Meals” and “Light Events”It was a valuable opportunity.
Some of the children even said, “Next time, we want to go play at the beach, too!” We’re delighted that PiPi can help the island’s children create memories—both in their everyday lives and on special occasions.
Pipi runs a children's cafeteria.
At PiPi, as part of our efforts to create a welcoming space for local children,Adventure Pipi Children's DinerWe hold this event every month.
In a safe and welcoming space, we provide children with a chance to relax through warm meals and interactions with our staff and members of the local community.
Going beyond the scope of the tourism industry,We hope to contribute to solving local issues and shaping a better future for children.That is my view.
Our support for the children’s cafeteria at this year’s ISHIGAKI WINTER LIGHTS 2025 is also an extension of these ongoing efforts.
Children are welcome to participate
Activities in Phi Phi
At PiPi, we offer a wide variety of activities that even young children can enjoy with peace of mind.
Experiences where you can learn while playing in Ishigaki Island’s natural surroundings—such as the ocean, rivers, and forests—are,Perfect for creating memories with the whole familyIt is.
Our guides provide attentive assistance, so even first-time visitors and families with young children can participate with confidence.
in the end
Ishigaki Island ADVENTURE PiPi hopes to continue supporting the smiles and growth of local children in various ways.
Through our sponsorship of this year’s ISHIGAKI WINTER LIGHTS 2025 and our support for the operation of children’s cafeterias,Our desire to “be a company that walks hand in hand with the community”We have once again reinforced it.
Going forward, through initiatives such as nature experiences, community events, and children’s cafeterias, we will continue to support children’sBuilding a Prosperous FutureWe will continue to contribute to this effort.
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