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.
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.
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.
Announcement: Winners of the 19th “OYAKO Award 2025”
The OYAKO Day Promotion Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 19th “OYAKO Award 2025”, selected with reference to the many thoughtful votes and comments received through our online poll. This year’s award goes to photographer Ittetsu Morishita and his daughter Miho Morishita.
Now Exhibiting at the Hakone Art Festival! “OYAKO de Happy Summer Day”
We’re excited to announce our participation as an invited artist in the 2nd Hakone Art Festival! Our featured work for this exhibition is titled “OYAKO de Happy Summer Day”, and the venue is the Hakone Town Social Education Center.
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This year’s “OYAKO Day Abiko” was held, on Monday, July 21, coinciding with the national holiday Marine Day!
“OYAKO Day” @ Teganuma Park 2025
On Monday, July 21 (a national holiday known as Marine Day), “OYAKO Day” @ Teganuma Park 2025 will be held across multiple venues: Abista, Teganuma Park, and Kojōen! The event will feature a historical exhibition and roundtable discussion related to Taira no Masakado, a historical figure connected to Abiko. There will also be recycled material craft workshops and a parent-child photo session!
The Oyako Photo & Essay Contests are back
The Oyako Photo & Essay Contests are now open! Share your parent-child story through a picture or words. Deadline is the end of August—plenty of time to submit your entry. Details and links here!
Exhibition at Hayama Machizukuri Association
Bruce Osborn’s latest photo exhibition “NATURe CALLS” is now on in Hayama, his seaside hometown. Running June 14–29, it explores nature’s quiet voices—like driftwood on the beach. Drop by and feel the message in every frame.
NATURe CALLS in HAYAMA
A photo exhibition sponsored by the Hayama Town Development Association will run from June 14 to 29 at the Hayama Town Development Hall (2F of the municipal library). Take a stroll and drop in!