As the number of people enjoying mountain climbing increases every year, so do the number of accidents in the mountains. This year, Nagano Prefecture has experienced a series of accidents, making the drama "Mountain Doctor," which focuses on mountain medicine, a timely and compelling show for mountain enthusiasts. Yosuke Sugino, who stars as the protagonist, will be making his first appearance at the ALPS OUTDOOR SUMMIT! He will be joined by Dr. Tomohide Ichikawa, the real-life mountain doctor from Matsumoto Kyoritsu Hospital who supervised the medical aspects of the drama. Together, they will share behind-the-scenes stories from filming in the mountains and discuss the importance of mountain medicine. This stage event will also serve as an important opportunity to promote safety awareness among mountain fans. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see these two on stage!
Yosuke Sugino|the star of the mountain medical drama
Born on September 18, 1995, his recent works include the dramas "War of Traps," "Barakamon," and "Iki Toshi Ikeru Mono," as well as the "Tokyo Revengers" film series and "Kaze no Sou no Kimi e." He is currently starring in the drama "Mountain Doctor" (Kantele/Fuji TV, airing Mondays at 10:00 PM) and "Isobe Isobee Monogatari: Ukiyo wa Tsuraiyo" (WOWOW, airing Fridays at 11:00 PM). He is also set to co-star in the upcoming drama "Okura," which will air on Fuji TV starting October 8th, every Tuesday at 9:00 PM.
Tomohide Ichikawa|Mountain Doctor
Born on May 23, 1980, in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. He currently works at Matsumoto Kyoryu Hospital. His specialty is cardiology, but he developed a passion for mountaineering in 2012. In June 2018, he became a certified international mountain doctor by the Japan Society of Mountain Medicine. Since April 2019, he has been conducting mountain climber check-ups and outpatient services at Matsumoto Kyoryu Hospital. In July 2021, he established the Akadake Kosen Mountain Clinic in the Yatsugatake Mountains, where he is actively involved in both medical practice and clinic operations.