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.
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.
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.