“Rough & Peace” Gift for One Viewer
Win a signed copy of Rica Matsumoto’s essay Rough & Peace! Apply by Sept 3 after watching the Oyako Day Talk Live.
Speaking at BOUSAI ACTION 2025
Bruce and Yoshiko will speak at BOUSAI ACTION 2025 on Aug 31 in Shinjuku, sharing lessons from Oyako Day & post-3.11 workshops.
37th Online Talk Live
Rica Matsumoto, singer, actress & voice of Ash in Pokémon, joins the 37th Online Talk Live on Aug 28, 2025.
The 2nd Hakone Art Festival – On Now Until August 31
The 2nd Hakone Art Festival is underway until August 31, featuring Bruce Osborn’s photo exhibition at the Hakone Town Social Education Center with 18 parent-child portraits – including celebrities and icons like Ultraman and Hello Kitty – alongside the interactive “OYAKO no KABE” workshop where families can share messages and memories.
“Environment × Art” Project
The first article in the “Environment × Art” project features an interview with Satoshi Machida of eepf, highlighting Bruce Osborn’s works at the Hayama Art Festival.
Announcement of the Oyako Award
The recipients of this year’s “Oyako Award” were introduced in the July 26 evening edition of the Mainichi Shimbun.
Text Edition: 35th Online Talk Live with Hiroichi Yanase – “Present to the Future”
Professor Hiroichi Yanase—author of “Route 16,” “Japanese and Anpanman,” and more—shares unique perspectives on cities, nature, culture, and his “layered thinking” method. With stories of dolphins, landscapes, and childhood memories, he invites us to discover new ways to build vibrant, resilient communities for the future.
Kudamatsu “OYAKO Day”
Our connection with Kudamatsu City in Yamaguchi Prefecture dates back to the production of the film OYAKO, which was created in celebration of the 10th anniversary of OYAKO Day. Today, Kudamatsu OYAKO Day is cherished as an annual tradition, deeply rooted in the local community.
Special “OYAKO Day” Talk Live – Don’t Miss It!
On the morning of Sunday, July 27, starting at 9:00 AM, we will stream a special online program to celebrate OYAKO Day! This time, we’ll connect live with Hakone, where an exhibition is currently being held, and bring you real-time updates from the venue. Our guest will be Tetsu Nakamura, who has long been involved with OYAKO Day.
Parent-Child “Oyako” Photo & Essay Contests – Now Open for Entries!
We are currently accepting submissions for the Parent-Child Photo Contest and the Parent-Child Essay Contest! Many wonderful entries have already arrived at our office, but the deadline is the end of August, so there’s still time to participate.