Online Talk Live – Vol.43
Naoki Sakai joins the 43rd Oyako Day Talk Live on Feb 22, sharing the power of “concept” behind iconic designs.
42nd Oyako Day Online Talk
The first Oyako Day Online Talk of 2026 will welcome Tetsu Nakamura, who has supported Oyako Day in many ways—most notably through Abiko no Oyako Day. He will share his passionate vision and aspirations for Oyako Day 2026.
🐎 Announcement: Year of the Horse Zodiac Exhibition 🐎
FCCJの展覧会委員長として長年携わってまいりました「干支展」が、 本年も日本外国特派員協会（FCCJ）にて開催される運びとなりました。
New Year’s Greetings
We have been in Kanazawa since December 28. We have been traveling by car around the Noto Peninsula, visiting places such as Suzu and Wajima, and will be returning home on the 2nd.
41st Oyako Day Online Talk Live
Shizuo “EC” Ishii joins the 41st Oyako Day Talk Live on Dec 24, sharing stories of culture, friendship, and life at 80
Photo Exhibition in Hokkaido
Bruce Osborn’s Nature Calls series will be shown in Higashikawa, Hokkaido, as part of the traveling Tokyo Photography Month exhibition.
40th Oyako Day Online Talk Live
Musician Temiyan joins the 40th Oyako Day Talk Live—sharing songs of life, love, and the mysteries of nature in his unique musical world.
Transcript Edition – The 23rd “Oyako Day” Special Live
The 23rd Oyako Day Special Live was streamed on July 27, 2025. Featured guests included Tetsu Nakamura, Kei Endo, Miho Morishita, and Naoto Anzai. Together with the hosts and moderators, they shared heartfelt conversations about family bonds, art, and the message of passing life from parent to child.
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.
Text Edition: 19th Online Talk Live with Tetsuya Chiba – “Present to the Future” (Special War Memories)
Legendary manga artist Tetsuya Chiba looks back on his childhood in war-torn Manchuria and his family’s perilous return to Japan. Through moving anecdotes and original illustrations, he reminds us why it is vital to remember and share wartime memories for the sake of peace.