ABOUT US

About us

REALE WORLD is a nonprofit organization
that pours its energy into nurturing people, built around three core activities.

To Awaken What MattersOur Purpose

We create experiences and spaces where people can awaken their senses and feel harmony.
Guided by our shared message,
“One Earth, One Familia,”
We nurture people who will help create harmony in the world and a hopeful future for our planet.

Related locations

Japan

World

Including the countries where ONE BALL MAKE WORLD and the WORLD FRIENDS PROJECT have been active, as well as the countries where HERO PROJECT players’ teams are based, REALE WORLD’s activities have so far reached 20 countries — including five in Europe and twelve in Asia. We will keep expanding our work around the world, meeting people, building connections, and nurturing relationships in each region to widen this circle ever further.

Member

Representative Director　Aya Miyoshi

Born in 1976. Graduated from the Department of Educational Practice, Faculty of Education, Shinshu University. Guided by her belief that “education exists in practice,” she began exploring approaches to education beyond the framework of schools. After working in the apparel industry, she founded a fair-trade shop in 2004. Focusing on “living,” she has been engaged in activities both in Japan and abroad, working toward a society free from economic disparity and discrimination through community-building initiatives in developing countries and other projects. In 2010, she established a place for children to grow and learn in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and began promoting intercultural exchange. In 2015, she founded REALE WORLD, which became a Certified Nonprofit Organization in 2019. Today, she is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders who will awaken the innate human senses, create a world of harmony, and build a future filled with hope.

Deputy Representative Director　Martin Nagano

Music Producer / Creative Director. Since the 1980s, Martin Nagano has produced a wide range of music projects spanning pop music, anime soundtracks, and orchestral works. His work is guided by a philosophy that places the artistic vision and integrity of each project above all else. He has contributed to projects involving acclaimed artists such as Taeko Ohnuki, Lisa Ono, and LUNA SEA, as well as music production for the Studio Ghibli film Whisper of the Heart. He has also played a significant role in introducing Japanese music and culture to audiences across Asia, including Taiwan. In recent years, he has produced international performances centered on anime and Japanese music culture while supporting emerging artists as Artistic Advisor to Arts Innovator Japan.

Director　Santosh Shahukhala

Born in 1988. Despite growing up in an environment with limited resources and little security, Santosh devoted himself tirelessly to football. His talent earned him a professional contract at the age of 15, making him the youngest professional football player in Nepal at the time. From 2007 to 2015, he represented Nepal on the national team and later played professionally in Bangladesh, the Maldives, Indonesia, and other countries, receiving numerous awards and recognitions for his achievements. He joined REALE WORLD in 2015. In January 2020, he became the first player in Nepal League history to score 100 career goals and still holds the league’s all-time scoring record. Today, he dedicates the lessons, discipline, and experience gained through football to nurturing the next generation.

General Manager　Chikako Miyamoto

Born in 1967. Graduated from Waseda University, School of Humanities. After working in Tokyo, Chikako moved to Nepal and launched her own business. For 17 years, she managed a hotel in Pokhara, Nepal’s second-largest tourist destination, creating employment opportunities for young people from surrounding villages and helping develop human potential through meaningful work. After retiring from the hotel industry, she worked as a freelance writer. In 2019, she began writing social media articles for FC REALE NEPAL, which led to broader involvement in REALE WORLD’s communications. She resonated with the organization’s philosophy and joined the staff in 2021, where she continues to contribute today.

Project Manager　Kaoru Shibata

Born in 1971. Graduated from Gunma Women’s Junior College High School (now Kendai Takasaki High School). She joined the corporate softball team of Toda Chuo General Hospital, later serving as captain of GUNMA DREAMS for four years. During her playing career, she experienced three national championships. Her interest in contributing to society led her to join REALE WORLD in 2023. After completing agricultural training in Kaida Highlands, Nagano, she relocated to Ito City, Shizuoka. Beginning in 2025, she assumed overall management responsibilities for REALE WORLD, and in 2026 became Head Coach of the FC REALE TOP Team.

 

Brand Manager　Reiko Aomame

Secretary　Kaori Hattori