Takatoshi Enomoto, Representative Director and CEO of ESG Holdings Inc. / Step Golf Inc., made a guest appearance on the program "TOKYO NORTH MOVEMENT -From the Window of Asukayama-" on "Shibusawa-kun FM".
Left: Takatoshi Enomoto Right: Mitsuhiro Koshino
Shibusawa-kun FM is a community-based internet radio station based in Kita Ward, Tokyo. The program "TOKYO NORTH MOVEMENT -From the Window of Asukayama-" is hosted by Mitsuhiro Koshino, who has known Enomoto for a long time, which led to this guest appearance.
Enomoto is scheduled to appear in a total of 5 parts. The content is as follows:
Part 1: The Path from PL Gakuen Days to Founding the Company
Part 2: First Store Strategy and Unconventional Pricing Strategy
Part 3: Encounter with Advisor Kazuyuki Shirai
Part 4: The Advance of the Women's Tour and the Challenges of the Men's Tour
Part 5: Beyond Golf. AI Personalization Concept
During the two-hour recording, the founding story of Step Golf was extensively shared, including episodes from his student days, the circumstances leading to the company's founding, and even stories of the hardships faced when opening the first store in Hachijima, Akishima City, Tokyo, covering topics that have not been widely discussed until now.
The content also comprehensively conveys Enomoto's thoughts, including discussions on the business model that explains why Step Golf has been successful, his feelings about the men's and women's golf tours, and encouragement for business people aspiring to start their own companies in the future.
Enomoto's episodes on Shibusawa-kun FM's "TOKYO NORTH MOVEMENT -From the Window of Asukayama-" will begin streaming on July 2, 2026, with new episodes released every Thursday at 6 PM.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube Podcasts. Please tune in.
Comment from Takatoshi Enomoto
"I am extremely pleased and honored to have been invited by Mitsuhiro Koshino, a senior in management and a fellow golfer, to appear on the Shibusawa-kun FM program 'TOKYO NORTH MOVEMENT -From the Window of Asukayama-'. I am grateful that Mr. Koshino's witty conversation made the discussion very enjoyable. I was also very happy to hear from the staff that they felt inspired to start playing golf after listening. I hope that both golfers and non-golfers will tune in."
About Shibusawa-kun FM (from the official Shibusawa-kun FM website)
Shibusawa-kun FM is a community-based internet radio station based in Kita Ward, Tokyo, operated by Jyoho Shinkin Bank. With Shibusawa-kun, the PR character for the Tokyo Kita Ward Shibusawa Eiichi Project, as station manager, it aims to create programs that are loved by people outside the community, with the concept of "A broadcasting station for new culture that colors the new era of this town."
It aims to become a platformer that develops the community by disseminating information through programs focused on various themes and creating content that roots that culture.
Program Introduction "TOKYO NORTH MOVEMENT -From the Window of Asukayama-" (from the official Shibusawa-kun FM website)
Mitsuhiro Koshino, Chairman of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kita Branch, invites a diverse range of entrepreneurs and business managers from within and outside Kita Ward to the drawing-room of his residence in Oji Asukayama.
Wonderful conversations where passion and ideas intersect. While enjoying a drink, we discuss the future of Kita Ward.
How to Listen
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube Podcasts
About Step Golf Inc.
Step Golf Inc. operates indoor golf schools with the concept of "Let's have a garden to enjoy golf in our neighborhood." The first store opened in Akishima City, Tokyo, in 2012, and the company now operates 160 schools with 831 practice bays (as of June 2026, including stores under preparation for opening). With a cumulative membership exceeding 100,000, it boasts the world's largest number of practice bays and members among indoor golf schools. The company plans further nationwide expansion with new store openings and aims to create facilities that make golf feel more accessible.
In addition to its indoor golf school business, the company is expanding its activities as a Well-being creation company that supports healthier and better lives by enabling people of all ages and genders to experience the joy of physical activity and the pleasure of spending time with friends who share the same hobby through the sport of golf.
【Company Overview】
Company Name: Step Golf Inc.
Representative: Takatoshi Enomoto, Representative Director
Head Office Location: 9-17 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Established: November 9, 2012
Capital: 100 million yen
Corporate Website: https://stepgolf-inc.jp/
【Contact for Media Inquiries】
Step Golf Public Relations
TEL: 03-5244-5539 Email: cc@stepgolf.co.jp
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: 企業活動