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.
Rica Matsumoto 40th Anniversary Special Performance “Navigation 2025”
Rica Matsumoto’s 40th anniversary stage Navigation 2025 plays Sept 12–14 at KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theatre. Tickets on sale now!
“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.
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.