Himeji City Gender Equality Week Lecture: "Erika Yoshida Lecture" to be Held
Himeji City will host a lecture by scriptwriter and novelist Erika Yoshida titled "Towards a future beyond 'Hmm?' ~ The power of questions embedded in works~" on June 14, Reiwa 8 (2026), as part of Gender Equality Week. Admission is free, and the capacity is 800 people.
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Speaker: Erika Yoshida
Date and Time:
Sunday, June 14, Reiwa 8 (2026), 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM)
Venue:
Himeji City Civic Hall Main Hall
There is no parking at the venue. Nearby parking lots are very crowded, so please use public transportation.
Theme:
"Towards a future beyond 'Hmm?' ~ The power of questions embedded in works~"
Lecturer:
Erika Yoshida (Scriptwriter, Novelist)
Born in 1987 in Kanagawa Prefecture. Her major screenwriting works include the 2024 NHK morning drama series "Tora ni Tsubasa," the film "Heroine Shikkaku," and TV dramas such as "30-sai made Dotei da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru Rashii" and "Kimi no Hana ni Naru." She has written scripts for numerous works ranging from TV dramas to films and anime. She received the 40th Kuniko Mukoda Award and the 77th Agency for Cultural Affairs Arts Festival Excellence Award for the drama "Koisenu Futari." She also won the 9th ANIME TRENDING AWARDS Best Adaptation Award for the anime "Bocchi the Rock!". Her published novels include "Koisenu Futari" and "Nijuyon no Hitomi."
Capacity:
800 people (If there are many applications, a lottery will be held with priority given to Himeji citizens)
Participation Fee:
Free
Temporary Childcare:
For infants aged 1 year to pre-school (pre-registration required).
Usage fee: 300 yen per child.
Application Method:
Enter the necessary information on the application form, or fill out the required items on an application form or postcard and submit it by hand, mail, or fax to the Himeji City Gender Equality Promotion Center.
Required information: Name, furigana (phonetic name), postal code, address, age, phone number, whether temporary childcare is desired (if yes, also child's name, furigana, age, gender).
Up to 2 people can apply per application (in this case, the lottery will be conducted for both individuals together).
Notification of participation eligibility will be sent to all applicants by postcard.
Application Deadline:
Must arrive by Thursday, May 21, Reiwa 8 (2026).
Erika Yoshida Lecture Application Form
Keywords:
Date and Time:
Sunday, June 14, Reiwa 8 (2026), 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM)
Venue:
Himeji City Civic Hall Main Hall
There is no parking at the venue. Nearby parking lots are very crowded, so please use public transportation.
Theme:
"Towards a future beyond 'Hmm?' ~ The power of questions embedded in works~"
Lecturer:
Erika Yoshida (Scriptwriter, Novelist)
Born in 1987 in Kanagawa Prefecture. Her major screenwriting works include the 2024 NHK morning drama series "Tora ni Tsubasa," the film "Heroine Shikkaku," and TV dramas such as "30-sai made Dotei da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru Rashii" and "Kimi no Hana ni Naru." She has written scripts for numerous works ranging from TV dramas to films and anime. She received the 40th Kuniko Mukoda Award and the 77th Agency for Cultural Affairs Arts Festival Excellence Award for the drama "Koisenu Futari." She also won the 9th ANIME TRENDING AWARDS Best Adaptation Award for the anime "Bocchi the Rock!". Her published novels include "Koisenu Futari" and "Nijuyon no Hitomi."
Capacity:
800 people (If there are many applications, a lottery will be held with priority given to Himeji citizens)
Participation Fee:
Free
Temporary Childcare:
For infants aged 1 year to pre-school (pre-registration required).
Usage fee: 300 yen per child.
Application Method:
Enter the necessary information on the application form, or fill out the required items on an application form or postcard and submit it by hand, mail, or fax to the Himeji City Gender Equality Promotion Center.
Required information: Name, furigana (phonetic name), postal code, address, age, phone number, whether temporary childcare is desired (if yes, also child's name, furigana, age, gender).
Up to 2 people can apply per application (in this case, the lottery will be conducted for both individuals together).
Notification of participation eligibility will be sent to all applicants by postcard.
Application Deadline:
Must arrive by Thursday, May 21, Reiwa 8 (2026).
Erika Yoshida Lecture Application Form
Keywords: