Announcer Noriko Enokido, Who Traveled the World with Her 5-Year-Old Daughter, Holds Photo Exhibition at Her Alma Mater, Tokoha University

A daughter running across the Namib Desert in Namibia. A symbolic image of vast land and 'gaze'.

Announcer Noriko Enokido is holding a photo exhibition titled "100 Gazes, Circling the Globe with a 5-Year-Old" at Tokoha University's Shizuoka Kusanagi Campus until Sunday, July 5, 2026.

The exhibition centers on her year-long journey around the world with her 5-year-old daughter, visiting over 100 cities across six continents and 32 countries. Around 200 photographs are on display, including images captured in diverse locations such as the Namib Desert in Namibia, the savannas of Kenya, Antarctica, and the Israel-Palestine region. The exhibition also features photos from Spain—the origin of her travel journey—and from 12 countries visited after the world tour.

The venue is Tokoha University’s Shizuoka Kusanagi Campus, Enokido’s alma mater. This marks the first time a world-circumnavigation photo exhibition has been held in Shizuoka.

The exhibition is organized into 14 thematic sections, including "Playing with the Earth," "Let’s Go to the Park!", "Itadakimasu (Time to Eat)," and "Crossing Boundaries." For the Shizuoka exhibition, two new themes have been added: "Memories of the Beginning," focusing on Spain, where her journey originated, and "The Journey Continues," showcasing countries visited after the world tour.

In addition to the photo displays, the venue features a world map tracing the travel route, souvenirs collected during the journey, worksheets for parent-child engagement, and an audio guide narrated by Enokido and her daughter via QR code.

Gallery talks will be held throughout the exhibition period. On the final day, July 5, a lecture titled "What I Discovered on My World Tour" will be held as part of Tokoha University’s 80th-anniversary alumni event.

This photo exhibition presents the lives and cultures encountered during global travels, as seen through the eyes of a 5-year-old child.

Children in Kibera Slum, Kenya, and Auschwitz concentration camp—moments of historical learning are part of the journey. A daughter playing on a giant playground in Australia.

Skateboarding at Revolution Square in Cuba. A herd of giraffes encountered on the savanna. Reflecting on a lion family as a mirror of one’s own.

Exhibition Highlights:

- Approximately 200 photos displayed across 14 themes, including "Travel as a Teacher," "Let’s Go to the Park!", "Troubles & Happenings," "Beyond the Gaze," and "Itadakimasu." The themes "Memories of the Beginning," featuring photos from Spain (her study-abroad destination during university), and "The Journey Continues," focusing on 12 post-world-tour countries, are being shown for the first time in Shizuoka.

- Audio guide by Noriko Enokido and her daughter (accessible via QR code)

- Mementos brought back from the journey

- A world map and the one-year travel route, designed to inspire future travels

- Worksheets enjoyable for elementary school children

- Documentary videos produced during the journey, such as "Amela Tomatoes from Shizuoka Found in Spain" and "Banksy in the Palestinian Autonomous Region," will be screened on monitors at the venue.

Comment from Noriko Enokido:

"Travel begins not with special preparation, but simply by taking that first step.

As adults, we often postpone our dreams due to work or social obligations. I myself once believed my dream of circumnavigating the world would never come true.

Yet by taking that first step, I discovered a world far beyond my imagination.

I hope this photo exhibition can inspire someone to take their own next step."

Gallery Talks:

Held primarily on weekends during the exhibition period. Free admission, no reservation required. (Approx. 30 minutes per session)

Episodes behind the photos and reflections from the mother-daughter world tour will be shared.

June 20 (Sat): 11:00 / 14:00

June 21 (Sun): 11:00 / 14:00

June 27 (Sat): 11:00 / 14:00

June 28 (Sun): 11:00 / 14:00

July 4 (Sat): 11:00 / 14:00

July 5 (Sun): 11:00 / 14:00

Lecture:

Organized by the Tokoha University 80th Anniversary Alumni Association

Title: "What I Discovered on My World Tour"

Date & Time: Sunday, July 5, 2026, 14:30–15:30 Venue: Tokoha University Shizuoka Kusanagi Campus Participation: Free, registration required

Registration: See the alumni association’s invitation for the Reiwa 8 annual general meeting, lecture, networking event, and photo exhibition.

Event Overview:

Exhibition Title: "100 Gazes, Circling the Globe with a 5-Year-Old" – Noriko Enokido’s World Tour Photo Exhibition

Dates: Saturday, June 6 – Sunday, July 5, 2026 Venue: 2nd-floor lobby, Building A, Tokoha University Shizuoka Kusanagi Campus Admission: Free, no reservation required

Organizer: PICANTE Co., Ltd. Cooperation: Tokoha University

Noriko Enokido (Enokido Noriko)

Born in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City. Graduated from the Department of Spanish Language, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Tokoha University (now Global Communication Department). Studied abroad at the National University of Salamanca, Spain, during her studies.

Worked as an announcer at Sakuranbo Television and TV Osaka before going freelance. Active as an economic and market caster, appearing on BS TV Tokyo’s "Nikkei News Plus 9" and "NIKKEI Sunday Salon." Currently serves as a caster for Nikkei CNBC’s "Top ni Kiku" and as a personality on Radio Nikkei’s "Business EXpress."

In 2023, she embarked on a year-long world tour with her then 5-year-old daughter, visiting over 100 cities across six continents and 32 countries. She also conducts lectures on travel and international understanding. Instagram: @noriko_enokido Facebook: facebook.com/enokidonoriko

Inquiries (Photo Exhibition):

PICANTE Co., Ltd. Contact: Noriko Enokido Email: thanks.picante@gmail.com TEL: 03-3438-2717

*Media inquiries and photo data provision available.

Inquiries (Lecture):

Tokoha University Shizuoka Kusanagi Campus, Student Affairs Office (Alumni Association Office) TEL: 054-261-4905

A daughter standing before the Palestinian separation wall bathed in the sunset hues of Namibia—a place that prompted deep reflection on how to convey the world.

Daughter operating the electric shaver during a spontaneous haircut abroad. Joyful splashing in a natural pool. Bursting into tears upon returning to her study-abroad destination after 25 years.