*Kurashiki Disabled Persons International Exchange Association
The Kurashiki Disabled Persons International Exchange Association was established in January 2005. The officers of the association are:
President - Mr. Takeshi Takata (Chairperson, Kurashiki City Physically Disabled Persons Welfare Association League)
Vice President - Mr. Kenzo Utagawa (Chairpeson, Kurashiki City Linking Hands Development Association)
Vice President - Mr. Yoshio Oka (Chairperson, Kurashiki City Disabled Persons Facilities Information Exchange Association)
Advisor - Mr. Michael Gorman (Christchurch native and long time Kurashiki resident)