First Clown Tour in Japan

Have you ever seen the movie Patch Adams (released in 1998), based on the real-life American doctor Patch Adams?

A group of about 30 clowns who carry on Patch Adams’s vision will be gathering from around the world for an eight-day tour in Japan.

(This time, Patch Adams himself will not be joining.)

This “Clown Tour” has been held since 1985, but in its 40-year history, it will be held in Japan for the very first time!

I’m excited to share that I’ll be joining this tour!

I honestly have no idea what kind of journey it will turn out to be, but I’m sure it will be unforgettable.

（The photo below was taken on January 1st, 2025, when I visited Wajima City in Ishikawa Prefecture.

Wajima suffered severe damage from a major earthquake that struck on January 1st, 2024.

Exactly one year later, the sea was calm and quiet—it left a deep impression on me.）