The Support Mark is a signal for others to "notice first" people with difficulties not easily visible externally. The Japan Support Mark Association, a non-profit organization (Location: Asahi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Director: Susumu Ikeda), will celebrate its 6th anniversary on June 30, 2026. Our association promotes the "Support Mark," a signal for others to "notice first" people with difficulties not easily visible externally. The Support Mark is not a mark worn by people in need. It is a new "mutual" signal that makes it easier for those in need to speak up, by showing the intention of those around them to "notice" and "support when necessary." On the occasion of our 6th anniversary, our association will further promote the Support Mark and expand the creation of an "environment where we can notice each other" in various everyday situations such as companies, stores, schools, communities, and events. What is the Support Mark? The Support Mark is a signal for others to "notice first" people with difficulties not easily visible externally. Its purpose is to create an atmosphere where it is easy to speak up, not just by the person in need saying "help," but by those around them showing their intention to "notice" and "support when necessary." In daily life, there are difficulties that are not easily understood from appearance alone, such as health conditions, disabilities, illnesses, injuries, pregnancy, childcare, nursing care, and mental health issues. The Support Mark is a mark that serves as a gentle communication trigger, connecting "people in need" with "people who want to notice" in such situations. Celebrating Our 6th Anniversary Since its establishment on June 30, 2020, the Japan Support Mark Association has been working to create a society where everyone can feel safe to speak to each other through the promotion and awareness of the Support Mark. We have continued to spread the concept of the Support Mark through collaborations with school