[Cumulative 600,000 Copies] Consecutive Bestselling Author Wataru Hoshi Holds Voicy Popular Program 'Jibun Shinkaron' Meetup in Marunouchi. Partially Reveals Contents of First New Book in 3 Years. 1,000-Person Book Launch Lecture Also Confirmed.
Rising Star Inc. held a 100-person exclusive meetup for Wataru Hoshi's Voicy program listeners, receiving 327 applications in 24 hours. The event teased a new book coming in Autumn 2026 and announced a 1,000-person lecture on December 13, 2026.
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■ Summary of the Press Release
Rising Star Inc. (Representative Director: Wataru Hoshi) held an offline meetup in Marunouchi, Tokyo, in April 2026 for listeners of the popular Voicy program "Wataru Hoshi's Jibun Shinkaron" (Theory of Self-Evolution). For the limited 100 spots, 327 applications flooded in within just 24 hours of opening. On the day of the event, parts of the new book—his first in three years, scheduled for release in Autumn 2026—were exclusively previewed to attendees. Furthermore, to commemorate the release of the new book, it was announced that a 1,000-person lecture will be held at Yomiuri Hall in Yurakucho, Tokyo, on Sunday, December 13, 2026.
■ An Astounding 3.2x Application Rate. The Enthusiastic Fan Community "Jibun Shinkaron".
Shocking 24-Hour Limited Application:
Despite an extremely short application period of just one day from announcement to deadline, applications exceeded the capacity by more than three times.
An Event Turning into a "Platinum Ticket":
The 100 members selected through a rigorous lottery gathered, and the venue in Marunouchi was enveloped in enthusiasm.
Popular Voicy Program Winning "Voicy of the Year":
"Jibun Shinkaron," hosted by Wataru Hoshi, is a highly popular program that won the Grand Prix in the Psychology category at Voicy of the Year 2024. At Voicy of the Year 2025, it won the Grand Prix in the Total Comments category as the program receiving the most listener comments among all programs.
A New Book Breaking a 3-Year Silence:
The highly anticipated latest work by Wataru Hoshi, whose entire previous 10 books (totaling 600,000 copies) have been bestsellers. Its core message was revealed for the first time.
■ Preview: 1,000-Person Lecture to be Held at Yomiuri Hall, Yurakucho on December 13, 2026
Coinciding with the release of the new book in Autumn 2026, a book launch lecture, which will be the culmination of Wataru Hoshi's work, is scheduled to be held.
Date: Sunday, December 13, 2026
Venue: Yomiuri Hall (Yurakucho, Tokyo)
Capacity: 1,000 people
Contents: Explanations of the latest psychology, business, and mindset based on the new book
■ Author/Speaker Profile: Wataru Hoshi
Wataru Hoshi (Visiting Professor at Reitaku University / Business Consultant)
Born in 1983. He has constructed a unique business methodology to "scientifically train the mind" based on psychotherapy, cognitive psychology, and neuroscience. He has authored a total of 10 books exceeding 600,000 copies in cumulative sales, holding an astonishing record where every book published becomes a bestseller. On the Voicy program "Wataru Hoshi's Jibun Shinkaron," he shares insights based on scientific evidence for business professionals aspiring for daily evolution. In 2024, he hosted Japan's largest management course "Business Mastery Camp," taken simultaneously by 2,736 people. In 2025, he gathered 1,000 executives and entrepreneurs at Hilton Fukuoka to host the "Business Mastery Camp FUKUOKA." He is a leading continuous bestselling author and business consultant in Japan.
■ Event Track Record & Future Schedule
Item / Details
Recent Event / Voicy "Wataru Hoshi's Jibun Shinkaron" Meetup (Marunouchi, Tokyo)
Application Status / 327 people (24 hours application period / capacity 100 people)
Next Major Event / First New Book in 3 Years Book Launch Lecture
Next Event Date / Sunday, December 13, 2026
Next Venue / Yomiuri Hall (1,000-person capacity)
■ Contact Information
Rising Star Inc.
Representative Director: Wataru Hoshi
Location: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
URL: https://lifeset.co.jp/
Email: info@usp-times.com
Rising Star Inc. (Representative Director: Wataru Hoshi) held an offline meetup in Marunouchi, Tokyo, in April 2026 for listeners of the popular Voicy program "Wataru Hoshi's Jibun Shinkaron" (Theory of Self-Evolution). For the limited 100 spots, 327 applications flooded in within just 24 hours of opening. On the day of the event, parts of the new book—his first in three years, scheduled for release in Autumn 2026—were exclusively previewed to attendees. Furthermore, to commemorate the release of the new book, it was announced that a 1,000-person lecture will be held at Yomiuri Hall in Yurakucho, Tokyo, on Sunday, December 13, 2026.
■ An Astounding 3.2x Application Rate. The Enthusiastic Fan Community "Jibun Shinkaron".
Shocking 24-Hour Limited Application:
Despite an extremely short application period of just one day from announcement to deadline, applications exceeded the capacity by more than three times.
An Event Turning into a "Platinum Ticket":
The 100 members selected through a rigorous lottery gathered, and the venue in Marunouchi was enveloped in enthusiasm.
Popular Voicy Program Winning "Voicy of the Year":
"Jibun Shinkaron," hosted by Wataru Hoshi, is a highly popular program that won the Grand Prix in the Psychology category at Voicy of the Year 2024. At Voicy of the Year 2025, it won the Grand Prix in the Total Comments category as the program receiving the most listener comments among all programs.
A New Book Breaking a 3-Year Silence:
The highly anticipated latest work by Wataru Hoshi, whose entire previous 10 books (totaling 600,000 copies) have been bestsellers. Its core message was revealed for the first time.
■ Preview: 1,000-Person Lecture to be Held at Yomiuri Hall, Yurakucho on December 13, 2026
Coinciding with the release of the new book in Autumn 2026, a book launch lecture, which will be the culmination of Wataru Hoshi's work, is scheduled to be held.
Date: Sunday, December 13, 2026
Venue: Yomiuri Hall (Yurakucho, Tokyo)
Capacity: 1,000 people
Contents: Explanations of the latest psychology, business, and mindset based on the new book
■ Author/Speaker Profile: Wataru Hoshi
Wataru Hoshi (Visiting Professor at Reitaku University / Business Consultant)
Born in 1983. He has constructed a unique business methodology to "scientifically train the mind" based on psychotherapy, cognitive psychology, and neuroscience. He has authored a total of 10 books exceeding 600,000 copies in cumulative sales, holding an astonishing record where every book published becomes a bestseller. On the Voicy program "Wataru Hoshi's Jibun Shinkaron," he shares insights based on scientific evidence for business professionals aspiring for daily evolution. In 2024, he hosted Japan's largest management course "Business Mastery Camp," taken simultaneously by 2,736 people. In 2025, he gathered 1,000 executives and entrepreneurs at Hilton Fukuoka to host the "Business Mastery Camp FUKUOKA." He is a leading continuous bestselling author and business consultant in Japan.
■ Event Track Record & Future Schedule
Item / Details
Recent Event / Voicy "Wataru Hoshi's Jibun Shinkaron" Meetup (Marunouchi, Tokyo)
Application Status / 327 people (24 hours application period / capacity 100 people)
Next Major Event / First New Book in 3 Years Book Launch Lecture
Next Event Date / Sunday, December 13, 2026
Next Venue / Yomiuri Hall (1,000-person capacity)
■ Contact Information
Rising Star Inc.
Representative Director: Wataru Hoshi
Location: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
URL: https://lifeset.co.jp/
Email: info@usp-times.com