Meet Chubu Walkathon Volunteer - Stephen Carter

Stephen Carter is no stranger to the life of an avid volunteer. Stephen, the unofficial Mayor of Osu , is active with the Osu Merchants Association, and volunteers regularly as an official "Osu Guide" - helping visitors (Japanese and foreigners alike) find what they are looking for in the Osu Shopping Arcade's maze of streets.

But, Stephen also has been a long-time volunteer with the Chubu Walkathon.

In recent years, Stephen has been the official go-between for the Walkathon and local idol group OS☆U, who have been gracious enough to support the Walkathon by performing and even helping out on the day.

Stephen is also an active Leader with the ACCJ Chubu Chapter as Vice-Chair of the External Affairs Committee.

When not volunteering, Stephen is busy running a successful translation company as owner of High-Tech Information Center Nagoya (HTICN) , and also finds time to snap pictures of interesting things on his morning walk to work through the Osu Shopping Arcade. If you check out his Facebook page, expect to see lots of cats (the primary denizens of Osu in the morning) as well as pics of his daily meals (an activity he somehow still makes interesting).

Anyone familiar with Stephen's Facebook posts will understand the significance of this photo :-)

We know Stephen will be at the Chubu Walkathon....what about you?