Antonio Inoki Autograph painting "The Road" / Special Exhibition

It is open to the public at Toudoukan for a limited time from today (5/30) until the end of June.

Visiting is free, and photo photography is also possible.

"Counseling Center with a Queue" (Japan TV series) A painting painted by Antonio Inoki in the Cambodian school construction project.

In 2008, a project to auction 100 drawings drawn by celebrities and build a school with the funds was used, and this gem was drawn on behalf of the Pro Wrestling world.

The title of the painting is "The Road".

What happens if you go down this road?
Don't be afraid, if you are afraid, there is no way
If you take a step, that one foot becomes the path, and that one foot becomes the path
Don't get lost, you'll find out when you go.

A straight road leads from the elementary school of the future to Angkor Wat, a world cultural heritage site that represents Cambodia.
Beside it, there are still many remaining landmines marked in red ×.

* In 1992, when Inoki was a member of the Diet, he visited Cambodia to inspect landmine removal work as a fighting spirit diplomacy.

Inoki's comments in the program
"When I went to Cambodia, I was strong in a tough environment.
I was impressed by the children who lived.
The strength of Cambodian children to live is shared by Japan children
I want you to learn. In the midst of experiencing various things and suffering from trouble,
I think it really cultivates a strong spirit.
I want you to have the courage to take a step forward into the rough waters of life."

At the time, the painting was sold for 3 million yen at an auction on the show.
The winning bidder was Shuji Toyoshima, a representative of the GPS Group who currently hosts barrier-free Pro Wrestling such as HERO.
"I adore Inoki, I joined to win the bid. Today happens to be my birthday. The money I bought as a gift for myself will also benefit the school in Cambodia. This kind of encounter is rare."

* "Consultation center where you can queue up" ended its broadcast in March 2025.
Seventeen years after the broadcast, the school is still managed by the Cambodian government's Ministry of Education and operated as a public elementary school that children can attend free of charge.