The super popular first "Kokoro no Tomo (Kokotomo) Festival" is back again this year!

Last year, over 200 people participated, far exceeding the 60-person capacity.
From the "Slightly Real Doctor Experience," BBQ, to the marche... we received so many smiles, and in the survey, everyone answered that they "had fun."
We've also received feedback like, "My child started saying they want to become a doctor," and "It was my first time touching a real heart."

This year too, admission is 0 yen! In a safe venue with medical staff always present, any child, any family, neighbors, medical professionals, and students, and of course, first-timers are all welcome. Please feel free to come.🙌

【Event Overview】
Event Name: The 2nd Kokoro no Tomo Festival 2026 (Koko Fes)
Date and Time: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Doors open 11:00 / 11:30 to around 16:00
Location: Hokkaido Children's Medical and Developmental Center (Kodomokkuru)
Address: Kodomokkuru, 240-6 Kanayama 1-jo 1-chome, Teine-ku, Sapporo-shi (札幌市手稲区金山1条1丁目240番6)

【Organizers, Co-organizers, and Supporters】
Organizer: General Incorporated Association Heart Kids Life Link
Co-organizer: Hokkaido Children's Medical and Developmental Center
Sponsor: Hokuyo Bank, Ltd.
Supporters: The Japanese Association for Heart Disease in Children, Hokkaido Branch / The Hokkaido Shimbun Press / Hokkaido Board of Education
Target Audience: Anyone who can come to the venue!

【Program Details】
Heart Kids Seminar: 13:00–16:00
　Experience surgery with a real pig's heart and a real pediatric cardiac surgeon. A place to experience and understand life and illness.
Medical Experience Booth: A booth where you can experience various "real" aspects of medicine, which was very popular last year.
Marche for Everyone: We are preparing specialty coffee with a track record of being served on ANA flights, bread made with Hokkaido ingredients, and more! *We are also looking for vendors! Please contact us separately (E-mail: info@heartkidslifelink.org)