Know The Sea Special Talk Session Held to Discuss the Past, Present, and Future of Oceans and Lighthouses from a Familiar Perspective
Talk session held to discuss the past, present, and future of oceans and lighthouses.
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The Umi Bunka Kenkyu Kiko (Ocean Culture Research Institute) held the 'Know The Sea Special Talk Session' on March 21, 2026, with the aim of fostering continued interest in the ocean among attendees, primarily young people. This event is part of the Nippon Foundation's 'Umi to Nippon Project' (Ocean and Japan Project), which connects people through the sea to pass on rich and beautiful oceans to the next generation.
Event Overview
・Event Title: Know The Sea Special Talk Session
・Date: March 21, 2026
・Venue: Ebisu The Garden Hall
・Speakers: Sounosuke Hattori, Hitomi Ueda, and others
・Number of Attendees: Approximately 400
Rediscovering 'We are Sustained by the Ocean' Through Little-Known Histories and Anecdotes of Lighthouses
The Umi Bunka Kenkyu Kiko distributes audio content 'Know The Sea' to promote the 'Know The Sea Project,' with the cooperation of the Nippon Foundation's 'Umi to Nippon Project.'
This talk event was held to widely publicize this initiative, deepen interest in the ocean, and enhance understanding of issues such as marine environmental changes.
With voice actors Sounosuke Hattori and Hitomi Ueda as guests, the session was a lively discussion covering the importance of oceans and lighthouses, our connection to the sea, and proposals for the future, while introducing the history and anecdotes related to lighthouses.
The audience responded with laughter and surprise to the lighthouse anecdotes, while at times a solemn atmosphere enveloped the venue as the discussion turned to the vital role the ocean plays in our lives.
Following the talk session, a joint session was held with popular girls' rock band Togenashi TogeAri and virtual singer KAF.
Attendees Showed Interest and Visited Booths After the Talk Session
Books related to oceans and lighthouses were displayed at the venue.
After the talk session, attendees were seen eagerly browsing the books. Some expressed their newfound fascination with the charm of oceans and lighthouses, which they rarely consider in their daily lives, and mentioned their desire to visit a lighthouse or the sea soon.
＜Organization Overview＞
Organization Name: Umi Bunka Kenkyu Kiko (Ocean Culture Research Institute)