Former Starbucks Japan CEO Matsuo Iwata Lecture Held in Handa City, Aichi Prefecture
Life Crayon Style Co., Ltd. will host a book publication lecture on May 9 in Handa City featuring former Starbucks CEO Matsuo Iwata. 600 book buyers will be invited, with free books distributed to 300 local students.
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Publication Memorial Lecture for "Breaking Free from Being Someone Who Can't Take Action" held in Handa City
Speaker: Matsuo Iwata, Former CEO of Starbucks Coffee Japan
Inviting 600 book purchasers
Life Crayon Style Co., Ltd. (hereinafter LCS; Headquarters: Nagoya City, President: Rikiya Takeuchi), a consulting firm specializing in solving social issues, will hold a publication memorial lecture for President Takeuchi's book, "Breaking Free from Being Someone Who Can't Take Action," on May 9 at I-Plaza Handa (Handa City, Aichi Prefecture).
Our company considers the significant gap between those who can hold onto hope and those who cannot due to various circumstances as "Hope Disparity®︎" and views it as a major social issue. Toward the correct understanding and resolution of this hope disparity, we provide consulting, schools, and events such as rebuilding insolvent businesses and supporting entrepreneurship. Over the past 10 years, we have supported over 1,000 companies and local governments across more than 200 industries. Takeuchi's latest book, as part of these activities, analyzes 10 years of achievements and summarizes the methodology for becoming someone who can hold onto hope in plain language.
For the publication memorial lecture, we have invited Mr. Matsuo Iwata (current President of Leadership Consulting Co., Ltd.), the former CEO of Starbucks Coffee Japan who provided a recommendation for this book, to give a lecture on the theme, "Mission: For What Purpose Are We Working?"
Mr. Iwata has revitalized three deficit-ridden companies so far. Furthermore, as the CEO of Starbucks Coffee Japan, he is a leading Japanese corporate executive who has left a track record of numerous achievements, such as recording the highest sales ever under the banner of a "brand that will shine brightly even 100 years from now." In this lecture, based on his past experiences in management, life, and challenges, he will convey the mindset necessary for us living in the present age.
Those who purchase and bring Takeuchi's book can attend the lecture for free. Because it is content we want not only entrepreneurs but also students to hear, 300 books will be provided free of charge to students currently attending school or residing in Handa City by the sponsor companies of this lecture (prior application is required; books will be handed out at the reception on the day of the event. Offer ends when stock runs out). We are also recruiting corporate sponsors (60,000 yen per unit) who agree with the purpose of this lecture.
[Representative Comment] Rikiya Takeuchi (Representative Director, Life Crayon Style Co., Ltd.)
"Our company was established 10 years ago to eliminate the disparity between those who can hold onto hope and those who cannot. In the process of resolving numerous cases, we have come to see the reasons why people cannot take the first step and how they can start moving. This book explains that, and I asked Mr. Iwata, who provided words of recommendation on the book's wraparound band, to give a lecture. I believe Mr. Iwata's passionate message will resonate with those who have aspirations and ideas but are unable to take that extra step forward."
* "Hope Disparity" is a registered trademark of Life Crayon Style Co., Ltd.
[Event Overview]
"Breaking Free from Being Someone Who Can't Take Action" Publication Memorial Lecture
Mr. Matsuo Iwata, Representative of Leadership Consulting Co., Ltd., Lecture in Handa City
- Organizer: Life Crayon Style Co., Ltd.
- Sponsor: Handa City Board of Education
- Cooperation: Cococolin (Handa City Creation, Collaboration, and Practice Center)
- Date and Time: May 9, 2026 (Saturday) 13:00-15:30 (Doors open/reception starts at 12:15)
- Venue: I-Plaza Handa Auditorium, 1-8 Toyocho, Handa City, Aichi Prefecture
- Capacity: 600 people
- Participation Fee: Free (For book purchasers only)
- Speaker: Leadership Con...
Speaker: Matsuo Iwata, Former CEO of Starbucks Coffee Japan
Inviting 600 book purchasers
Life Crayon Style Co., Ltd. (hereinafter LCS; Headquarters: Nagoya City, President: Rikiya Takeuchi), a consulting firm specializing in solving social issues, will hold a publication memorial lecture for President Takeuchi's book, "Breaking Free from Being Someone Who Can't Take Action," on May 9 at I-Plaza Handa (Handa City, Aichi Prefecture).
Our company considers the significant gap between those who can hold onto hope and those who cannot due to various circumstances as "Hope Disparity®︎" and views it as a major social issue. Toward the correct understanding and resolution of this hope disparity, we provide consulting, schools, and events such as rebuilding insolvent businesses and supporting entrepreneurship. Over the past 10 years, we have supported over 1,000 companies and local governments across more than 200 industries. Takeuchi's latest book, as part of these activities, analyzes 10 years of achievements and summarizes the methodology for becoming someone who can hold onto hope in plain language.
For the publication memorial lecture, we have invited Mr. Matsuo Iwata (current President of Leadership Consulting Co., Ltd.), the former CEO of Starbucks Coffee Japan who provided a recommendation for this book, to give a lecture on the theme, "Mission: For What Purpose Are We Working?"
Mr. Iwata has revitalized three deficit-ridden companies so far. Furthermore, as the CEO of Starbucks Coffee Japan, he is a leading Japanese corporate executive who has left a track record of numerous achievements, such as recording the highest sales ever under the banner of a "brand that will shine brightly even 100 years from now." In this lecture, based on his past experiences in management, life, and challenges, he will convey the mindset necessary for us living in the present age.
Those who purchase and bring Takeuchi's book can attend the lecture for free. Because it is content we want not only entrepreneurs but also students to hear, 300 books will be provided free of charge to students currently attending school or residing in Handa City by the sponsor companies of this lecture (prior application is required; books will be handed out at the reception on the day of the event. Offer ends when stock runs out). We are also recruiting corporate sponsors (60,000 yen per unit) who agree with the purpose of this lecture.
[Representative Comment] Rikiya Takeuchi (Representative Director, Life Crayon Style Co., Ltd.)
"Our company was established 10 years ago to eliminate the disparity between those who can hold onto hope and those who cannot. In the process of resolving numerous cases, we have come to see the reasons why people cannot take the first step and how they can start moving. This book explains that, and I asked Mr. Iwata, who provided words of recommendation on the book's wraparound band, to give a lecture. I believe Mr. Iwata's passionate message will resonate with those who have aspirations and ideas but are unable to take that extra step forward."
* "Hope Disparity" is a registered trademark of Life Crayon Style Co., Ltd.
[Event Overview]
"Breaking Free from Being Someone Who Can't Take Action" Publication Memorial Lecture
Mr. Matsuo Iwata, Representative of Leadership Consulting Co., Ltd., Lecture in Handa City
- Organizer: Life Crayon Style Co., Ltd.
- Sponsor: Handa City Board of Education
- Cooperation: Cococolin (Handa City Creation, Collaboration, and Practice Center)
- Date and Time: May 9, 2026 (Saturday) 13:00-15:30 (Doors open/reception starts at 12:15)
- Venue: I-Plaza Handa Auditorium, 1-8 Toyocho, Handa City, Aichi Prefecture
- Capacity: 600 people
- Participation Fee: Free (For book purchasers only)
- Speaker: Leadership Con...