Hobonichi School to Host Special Talks with Masato Sakai, Jun Miura, Jin Katagiri, and Shigesato Itoi
Hobonichi Co., Ltd. will hold special talk events for "Hobonichi School" featuring Shigesato Itoi with actor Masato Sakai, illustrator Jun Miura, and actor/artist Jin Katagiri from June 5th to 7th, 2026, in Shinjuku. This event is part of the "Life Enjoyment Exhibition" organized by the company.
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Hobonichi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will hold special talks organized by its video content service "Hobonichi School" during the "Life Enjoyment Exhibition" period. "Hobonichi School" is a place where you can hear unadorned, serious stories from people you wouldn't ordinarily meet in daily life.
This time, Shigesato Itoi will welcome prominent guests for a dialogue event featuring Masato Sakai on June 5th, Jun Miura on June 6th, and Jin Katagiri on June 7th. The overarching theme for the three days is "Turning Point." Turning points in the paths they have walked so far. The present era being a turning point. And turning points when considering the future. Having said that, the talks might stray completely from the theme...? Lottery applications for talk viewing tickets will be accepted from today, May 1st (Friday), until 11:00 AM on May 12th (Tuesday).
Hobonichi School Special Talk
● Appearances and Schedule
・Masato Sakai × Shigesato Itoi June 5th, 2026 (Friday)
・Jun Miura × Shigesato Itoi June 6th, 2026 (Saturday)
・Jin Katagiri × Shigesato Itoi June 7th, 2026 (Sunday)
● Time: 14:00-15:30 (tentative) on all days (Doors open 13:30)
● Location: Shinjuku Sumitomo Building 47F (2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
● Ticket Price: 3,500 yen (tax included) (Includes two Hobonichi original water bottles)
● How to Apply: Lottery applications will be accepted from today, May 1st (Friday), until 11:00 AM on May 12th (Tuesday). Please check the details and apply from https://www.1101.com/n/s/schooltalk2026/index.html.
Performer Profiles
・Masato Sakai (Actor): Born in Miyazaki Prefecture in 1973. Began activities with the theater company Tokyo Orange (Waseda Theatre Research Group) in '92. Subsequently active in television, film, and stage. Sunday Theater "VIVANT" is scheduled to air for two consecutive seasons starting July 2026.
・Jun Miura (Illustrator, etc.): Born in Kyoto in 1958. Debuted as a cartoonist while attending Musashino Art University. Since then, active in various fields such as writer and musician. In 1997, his term "My Boom" was selected as one of the top ten in the New Words and Buzzwords Awards. Also the godfather of "Yuru-chara" (local mascots). In 2018, received the Numata Encouragement Award from the Buddhist Propagation Cultural Award. His books include "My Buddhism," "How to Make a 'Non-Job'" (selected as "Super Discovered Book!" at the 2021 Honya Taisho), "Recommendation for Outro-Aging," "Butsuzo Kid," and "Aging Shock Grand Prize."
・Jin Katagiri (Actor, Sculptor): Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1973. Formed the comedy duo "Rahmens" with Kentaro Kobayashi while at Tama Art University. As an actor, he has appeared in numerous popular works on stage, television, and radio. Furthermore, he has held the "Giri-ten" exhibition of clay works, where he adds clay to various objects, for over 17 years across the country.
・Shigesato Itoi (Representative Director and Chairman, Hobonichi Co., Ltd.): Debuted as a copywriter in 1971. Also active in a wide range of genres such as lyric writing, essay writing, and game production. Launched the website "Hobonichi Itoi Shinbun" (now Hobonichi) in June '98. He is the Representative Director and Chairman of Hobonichi Co., Ltd., which manages the site and handles daily life-related products represented by "Hobonichi Techo" and "Curry no Ongaeshi," as well as "Hobonichi School" and "Life Enjoyment Exhibition."
● What is Hobonichi School?
"Hobonichi School" is a monthly fixed-rate video streaming service delivered via app and web, based on the concept of "Meet people, hear stories." With the desire to deliver "new learning" to as many people as possible, it serves as an enjoyable school where you can hear various stories from people you usually wouldn't encounter. Currently, over 600 individuals have appeared. The Hobonichi School YouTube channel, which publishes digest versions of some Hobonichi School lessons, is also popular.
▷Hobonichi School Official Website: https://school.1101.com/
▷Hobonichi School YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hobonichi_school
● What is the Life Enjoyment Exhibition?
"Life Enjoyment Exhibition" is a "content festival" created by various exhibitors and Hobonichi together, featuring numerous shopping projects, talk shows, performances, and more. It started in 2017 and has been held in Roppongi, Ebisu, Marunouchi, Shinjuku, etc., and will reach its ninth iteration in June 2026. Things collected for the Life Enjoyment Exhibition, originally planned and produced items, things that make you want to observe, gather, and participate. People, things, and events — it overflows with captivating "specials." It is truly an exhibition that gathers all "joys related to life" at once. Even just walking around and seeing things is enjoyable, which is a characteristic of the "Life Enjoyment Exhibition."
This time, Shigesato Itoi will welcome prominent guests for a dialogue event featuring Masato Sakai on June 5th, Jun Miura on June 6th, and Jin Katagiri on June 7th. The overarching theme for the three days is "Turning Point." Turning points in the paths they have walked so far. The present era being a turning point. And turning points when considering the future. Having said that, the talks might stray completely from the theme...? Lottery applications for talk viewing tickets will be accepted from today, May 1st (Friday), until 11:00 AM on May 12th (Tuesday).
Hobonichi School Special Talk
● Appearances and Schedule
・Masato Sakai × Shigesato Itoi June 5th, 2026 (Friday)
・Jun Miura × Shigesato Itoi June 6th, 2026 (Saturday)
・Jin Katagiri × Shigesato Itoi June 7th, 2026 (Sunday)
● Time: 14:00-15:30 (tentative) on all days (Doors open 13:30)
● Location: Shinjuku Sumitomo Building 47F (2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
● Ticket Price: 3,500 yen (tax included) (Includes two Hobonichi original water bottles)
● How to Apply: Lottery applications will be accepted from today, May 1st (Friday), until 11:00 AM on May 12th (Tuesday). Please check the details and apply from https://www.1101.com/n/s/schooltalk2026/index.html.
Performer Profiles
・Masato Sakai (Actor): Born in Miyazaki Prefecture in 1973. Began activities with the theater company Tokyo Orange (Waseda Theatre Research Group) in '92. Subsequently active in television, film, and stage. Sunday Theater "VIVANT" is scheduled to air for two consecutive seasons starting July 2026.
・Jun Miura (Illustrator, etc.): Born in Kyoto in 1958. Debuted as a cartoonist while attending Musashino Art University. Since then, active in various fields such as writer and musician. In 1997, his term "My Boom" was selected as one of the top ten in the New Words and Buzzwords Awards. Also the godfather of "Yuru-chara" (local mascots). In 2018, received the Numata Encouragement Award from the Buddhist Propagation Cultural Award. His books include "My Buddhism," "How to Make a 'Non-Job'" (selected as "Super Discovered Book!" at the 2021 Honya Taisho), "Recommendation for Outro-Aging," "Butsuzo Kid," and "Aging Shock Grand Prize."
・Jin Katagiri (Actor, Sculptor): Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1973. Formed the comedy duo "Rahmens" with Kentaro Kobayashi while at Tama Art University. As an actor, he has appeared in numerous popular works on stage, television, and radio. Furthermore, he has held the "Giri-ten" exhibition of clay works, where he adds clay to various objects, for over 17 years across the country.
・Shigesato Itoi (Representative Director and Chairman, Hobonichi Co., Ltd.): Debuted as a copywriter in 1971. Also active in a wide range of genres such as lyric writing, essay writing, and game production. Launched the website "Hobonichi Itoi Shinbun" (now Hobonichi) in June '98. He is the Representative Director and Chairman of Hobonichi Co., Ltd., which manages the site and handles daily life-related products represented by "Hobonichi Techo" and "Curry no Ongaeshi," as well as "Hobonichi School" and "Life Enjoyment Exhibition."
● What is Hobonichi School?
"Hobonichi School" is a monthly fixed-rate video streaming service delivered via app and web, based on the concept of "Meet people, hear stories." With the desire to deliver "new learning" to as many people as possible, it serves as an enjoyable school where you can hear various stories from people you usually wouldn't encounter. Currently, over 600 individuals have appeared. The Hobonichi School YouTube channel, which publishes digest versions of some Hobonichi School lessons, is also popular.
▷Hobonichi School Official Website: https://school.1101.com/
▷Hobonichi School YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hobonichi_school
● What is the Life Enjoyment Exhibition?
"Life Enjoyment Exhibition" is a "content festival" created by various exhibitors and Hobonichi together, featuring numerous shopping projects, talk shows, performances, and more. It started in 2017 and has been held in Roppongi, Ebisu, Marunouchi, Shinjuku, etc., and will reach its ninth iteration in June 2026. Things collected for the Life Enjoyment Exhibition, originally planned and produced items, things that make you want to observe, gather, and participate. People, things, and events — it overflows with captivating "specials." It is truly an exhibition that gathers all "joys related to life" at once. Even just walking around and seeing things is enjoyable, which is a characteristic of the "Life Enjoyment Exhibition."