Narrator Agency Axto Production Launches 'Koe Yohaku' Experience Design Project Centered on the Voice
Axto Production Co., Ltd. (AXTO) has launched 'Koe Yohaku' (Voice Margin), a new project designed to craft interactive experiences starting from the voice. The project's inaugural event, a children's art program titled 'Koe kara Umareru Kuso Ikimono Zukan' (Imaginary Creatures Born from Voice), will be held at the Science Museum in Tokyo on June 13 and 14, 2026.
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Axto Production Co., Ltd. (based in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takako Kano; hereinafter referred to as 'AXTO'), a narrator casting agency, has launched 'Koe Yohaku' (Voice Margin), a new project designed to craft interactive experiences starting from the voice. The project's inaugural event, a children's art program titled 'Koe kara Umareru Kuso Ikimono Zukan' (Imaginary Creatures Born from Voice), will be held on June 13 and 14, 2026.
Official Event Website: https://ikimonozukan.axto.jp/
Voice: From a Tool of Communication to a Media for New Experiences
Traditionally, narration has evolved in visual works like television programs and advertisements as a mode of expression to convey information more richly.
Over our 20 years of managing top-tier narrators, we have realized that narration possesses a potential that extends far beyond mere information delivery. A voice acts on the listener's emotions and imagination not only through words, but also through pause, resonance, and warmth. This capability holds the power to create new experiential value across various fields, transcending typical visual direction.
We wanted to re-evaluate this intrinsic value of the voice and apply narration to society not just as a technique of conveying messages, but as an expressive method for creating experiences. To explore and present these new possibilities, we established the 'Koe Yohaku' project.
What is 'Narration × Project: Koe Yohaku'?
It is a project that designs voice-centered experiences across various sectors including education, corporate, and regional development.
Through the voices of professional narrators, the project guides listeners to discover hidden meanings and ignite their imagination within paintings or physical spaces. We named the project 'Koe Yohaku' (literally 'Voice Margin' or 'Voice Blank Space') to reflect our hope of designing spaces where listeners can build their own interpretations and stories from their own senses, rather than being given definitive answers.
Overview of 'Koe Yohaku' Program Phase 1: 'Koe kara Umareru Kuso Ikimono Zukan'
Official Event Website (Registration Form): https://ikimonozukan.axto.jp/
While listening to stories told by professional narrators, children will freely visualize and draw imaginary creatures. It does not matter if they cannot draw them perfectly, as this program is not about finding the correct answers. What is important is their individual feeling and perception.
We provide an experience that unlocks the imagination, made possible by professional voice experts.
Dates and Times: June 13 (Sat) and 14 (Sun), 2026, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Last admission 3:00 PM)
*Participants can choose their preferred timeslot. Please register via the online application form.
Target Audience: 4 years old to 6th grade of elementary school
*Children in the 3rd grade or below must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Location: Science Museum, 6F Conference Room 3, 2-1 Kitanomaru-koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Fee (Includes tax): 2,500 JPY per parent-child pair (1 parent + 1 child)
*Additional child: +500 JPY per child. Child-only admission: 1,000 JPY per child.
Guides to a Mysterious World: 5 Active Professional Narrators Featured in TV Programs
- Yoshishi Oedo (AXTO): E-Tele 'E-Tele Heartnet TV #Rounan,' TBS 'N Sta,' TV Tokyo 'Shujii ga Mitsukaru Shinryojo,' etc.
- Mai Matsuura: Nippon TV 'dayday.', Fuji TV 'Jitsuroku! Kane no Jikenbo,' TV Asahi 'Evers no Shiranuga Kan,' etc.
- Atsuhiko Date: TV Tokyo 'Yojigoji Days,' TBS 'Shukan Sanma to Matsuko,' TV Asahi 'Shimofuri Variety X,' etc.
- Ayana Takahashi: TV Asahi 'Aruar Tosa Company 2 (Neo),' 'Konna Ojisan dakedo, Mazete Moratte Iidesuka?' etc.
- Izumi Meguro: NHK '100 Minutes on a Classic Book,' 'Shumi Doki!', 'Yu 5-ji,' Fuji TV 'Live News α,' 'The Nonfiction,' 'Chokugeki! Shinso Sakagami,' etc.
About Axto Production: https://www.axto.jp/
AXTO is a narrator agency established in 2004. Through management, casting, and planning/production of narrators and talent, the agency works to expand the possibilities of narration and propose solutions to enhance the quality of visual works. The company continuously adapts to changing times to create new value for narration.
Podcast: 'The Narrators Bar' is now broadcasting! Special program site: http://bit.ly/45DP1TG
Contact Information:
AXTO PR Desk: +81-3-3568-6771 (Weekdays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Official Event Website: https://ikimonozukan.axto.jp/
Voice: From a Tool of Communication to a Media for New Experiences
Traditionally, narration has evolved in visual works like television programs and advertisements as a mode of expression to convey information more richly.
Over our 20 years of managing top-tier narrators, we have realized that narration possesses a potential that extends far beyond mere information delivery. A voice acts on the listener's emotions and imagination not only through words, but also through pause, resonance, and warmth. This capability holds the power to create new experiential value across various fields, transcending typical visual direction.
We wanted to re-evaluate this intrinsic value of the voice and apply narration to society not just as a technique of conveying messages, but as an expressive method for creating experiences. To explore and present these new possibilities, we established the 'Koe Yohaku' project.
What is 'Narration × Project: Koe Yohaku'?
It is a project that designs voice-centered experiences across various sectors including education, corporate, and regional development.
Through the voices of professional narrators, the project guides listeners to discover hidden meanings and ignite their imagination within paintings or physical spaces. We named the project 'Koe Yohaku' (literally 'Voice Margin' or 'Voice Blank Space') to reflect our hope of designing spaces where listeners can build their own interpretations and stories from their own senses, rather than being given definitive answers.
Overview of 'Koe Yohaku' Program Phase 1: 'Koe kara Umareru Kuso Ikimono Zukan'
Official Event Website (Registration Form): https://ikimonozukan.axto.jp/
While listening to stories told by professional narrators, children will freely visualize and draw imaginary creatures. It does not matter if they cannot draw them perfectly, as this program is not about finding the correct answers. What is important is their individual feeling and perception.
We provide an experience that unlocks the imagination, made possible by professional voice experts.
Dates and Times: June 13 (Sat) and 14 (Sun), 2026, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Last admission 3:00 PM)
*Participants can choose their preferred timeslot. Please register via the online application form.
Target Audience: 4 years old to 6th grade of elementary school
*Children in the 3rd grade or below must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Location: Science Museum, 6F Conference Room 3, 2-1 Kitanomaru-koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Fee (Includes tax): 2,500 JPY per parent-child pair (1 parent + 1 child)
*Additional child: +500 JPY per child. Child-only admission: 1,000 JPY per child.
Guides to a Mysterious World: 5 Active Professional Narrators Featured in TV Programs
- Yoshishi Oedo (AXTO): E-Tele 'E-Tele Heartnet TV #Rounan,' TBS 'N Sta,' TV Tokyo 'Shujii ga Mitsukaru Shinryojo,' etc.
- Mai Matsuura: Nippon TV 'dayday.', Fuji TV 'Jitsuroku! Kane no Jikenbo,' TV Asahi 'Evers no Shiranuga Kan,' etc.
- Atsuhiko Date: TV Tokyo 'Yojigoji Days,' TBS 'Shukan Sanma to Matsuko,' TV Asahi 'Shimofuri Variety X,' etc.
- Ayana Takahashi: TV Asahi 'Aruar Tosa Company 2 (Neo),' 'Konna Ojisan dakedo, Mazete Moratte Iidesuka?' etc.
- Izumi Meguro: NHK '100 Minutes on a Classic Book,' 'Shumi Doki!', 'Yu 5-ji,' Fuji TV 'Live News α,' 'The Nonfiction,' 'Chokugeki! Shinso Sakagami,' etc.
About Axto Production: https://www.axto.jp/
AXTO is a narrator agency established in 2004. Through management, casting, and planning/production of narrators and talent, the agency works to expand the possibilities of narration and propose solutions to enhance the quality of visual works. The company continuously adapts to changing times to create new value for narration.
Podcast: 'The Narrators Bar' is now broadcasting! Special program site: http://bit.ly/45DP1TG
Contact Information:
AXTO PR Desk: +81-3-3568-6771 (Weekdays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
FAQ
What are the age restrictions for the 'Imaginary Creatures Born from Voice' workshop?
The workshop is designed for children aged 4 to 6th grade of elementary school. Children in the 3rd grade or below must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
What is the admission fee and how can I register?
A parent-child pair ticket costs 2,500 JPY (tax included). Adding another child costs +500 JPY, and child-only admission is 1,000 JPY. Registration is available online via the application form on the official website.
Where is the event venue and what are the opening hours?
The event takes place at the Science Museum (6F Conference Room 3), located at 2-1 Kitanomaru-koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, on June 13-14, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (admissions close at 3:00 PM).