Chubu Walkathon
On May 22, more than 1,000 participants took part in the 31st Annual Chubu Walkathon International Charity Festival. This year’s event took place on a beautiful Sunday in Nagoya’s Meijo Park and was also livestreamed. More than ¥7 million was raised to support local charities.
Annual event raises millions of yen for charity on a sunny day of food, friends, fun, and fitness in Nagoya
Photos by Andy Boone
On May 22, more than 1,000 participants took part in the 31st Annual Chubu Walkathon International Charity Festival. This year’s event took place on a beautiful Sunday in Nagoya’s Meijo Park and was also livestreamed. More than ¥7 million was raised to support local charities. The Walkathon’s mission is to improve the lives of the less fortunate by creating an opportunity to increase awareness, recruit volunteers, and raise funds at a family-friendly, international outdoor event. More than ¥177 million has been donated over 31 years, and 18 charities received funds in 2021.
