TOKYO, Japan — October 27, 2026 — Taiyo Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Mariko Nakabe) exhibited its wearable surgical light, “OPELAIII Cx,” at the Japan Pavilion organized by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan during “AidEx 2026,” the premier international aid and development event held at PALEXPO in Geneva, Switzerland, on October 21–22, 2026.   During the event, Taiyo Corporation also participated as a speaker in a joint seminar and networking session hosted by the MHLW and the Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Geneva for procurement officers from global aid agencies. The company presented the technological strengths of OPELAIII Cx and demonstrated […]

Taiyo Corporation (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Mariko Nakabe), with support from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, is pleased to announce its participation in the international cooperation and development event “AidEx 2026.” The company aims to showcase its product to the world and build partnerships with international organizations. The exhibition will be held from 21st to 22nd October 2026 at PALEXPO in Geneva, Switzerland. Come visit us at Tokyo Pavilion and see OPELAIII Cx in person.   【Activities in Developing Countries, Disasters, and Conflict Zones】 JICA Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Team dispatched a Type 2 Medical Team during the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake, using it to treat victims in […]

— Ensuring “reliable visibility” for medical personnel and powerfully supporting life-saving efforts in disaster zones with limited power and facilities —   Taiyo Corporation (Headquarters: Tokyo; President: Mariko Nakabe) is proud to announce that “OPELAIII,” wearable surgical OR lighting system, is being utilized in the emergency medical relief operations of the Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Medical Team deployed in response to earthquake damage in Venezuela.   In response to the earthquake in Venezuela and a request for assistance from the Venezuelan government, the Japanese government decided to dispatch a JDR Medical Team through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Following an initial assessment team that departed the day after the […]

Taiyo Corporation (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Mariko Nakabe) has been selected again two years in a row for the “2026 WHO prequalification and recommendation acquisition and WHO recommended equipment listing promotion project for developing countries” spearheaded by the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW) of Japan.   WHO (World Health Organization) prequalification and recommendation are intended to promote the efforts of Japanese companies to be listed in the WHO compendium of innovative health technologies for low-resource settings, contributing to improving medical standards in developing countries while promoting the international expansion of high-quality Japanese pharmaceuticals and medical equipment.   With this support, we will strive to contribute to clinical […]

The OPELAIII Cx, the flagship product of Taiyo Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Mariko Nakabe), has been awarded the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026, hosted by iF International Forum Design, the world’s longest-standing independent design organization, based in Hannover, Germany.   ■ Evaluation of the Award-Winning OPELAIII Cx A panel of 129 design experts conducted a rigorous review of approximately 10,000 submitted designs from 68 countries and regions around the world. Our OPELAIII Cx received high praise in the following three areas, leading to its award. Groundbreaking Innovation: We have realized the wearable surgical OR light through a new, unconventional approach. Thorough Usability: We pursued intuitive, stress-free operation based […]

Taiyo Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Mariko Nakabe) will exhibit the wearable surgical light OPELA III Cx at the 56th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, held at Makuhari Messe from Saturday, February 21st to Monday, February 23rd, 2026. The theme of the conference is “Expertise, Evolution.” At the venue, you can experience the light quality and comfort of the OPELA III Cx. Taiyo Corporation : Exhibit Booth 38 [Exhibition Overview at the 56th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Cardiovascular Surgery] The dates and times of the conference and exhibition are as follows.   Saturday, February 21st, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday, […]

TAIYO CORPORATION (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Mariko Nakabe) will be exhibiting OPELAIII Cx during WHX Dubai 2026 (formerly Arab Health) in UAE in collaboration with the Tokyo SME Pavilion, hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The exhibition will be from 9th to 12th February 2026 at Dubai Exhibition Center. Come visit our booth at S15.E111 and see OPELAIII Cx in person. We will be looking to continue success from previous years, focusing on meeting potential partners from countries in the Middle East and Africa, as well as the rest of the world.   WHX Dubai, formerly known as Arab Health, has a rich history dating back to 1975 as the Middle East’s leading healthcare exhibition, evolving into the massive World Health Expo (WHX) with over 4,700 exhibitors and 270,000 visitors, uniting global health leaders for innovation, networking, and trade. We look forward to seeing you there!!   WHX […]

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has published the October issue of its “ Product Catalogue for Solutions to Global Health Challenges” designed to address global health challenges. This catalog aims to serve as a reference for healthcare professionals worldwide, showcasing Japan’s advanced medical equipment and technologies. It is also expected to function as a practical guide demonstrating how Japanese technologies can be utilized in international medical assistance settings, and includes useful information such as product procurement details, expert advice, and the sharing of best practices from the field. OPELAIII Cx is featured on pages 134-136 on the link below: https://ippip.mhlw.go.jp/files/Product%20Catalogue%20for%20Solutions%20to%20Global%20Health%20Challenges_Aug%202025.pdf   ■Contact Information For inquiries regarding this matter, […]