T2 Creative Opens 'Event Production School' Featuring Top Japanese Directors to Train Next Generation

T2 Creative Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yuji Kobayashi), an event production company that creates wide-ranging 'real experience value' across offline, online, and virtual platforms, is opening the 'Event Production School Produced by T2 Creative' to discover and train the next generation of event directors.

In Japan, there are few places where one can systematically learn 'event production.' Until now, most directors have had to carve out their own paths by gaining experience on-site. This school brings together active directors from various genres to share their 'philosophies for creating great events.' It aims to be a catalyst for new creators and students to transcend company and industry boundaries and give birth to the next generation of directors.

### Overview - **Period**: May to July 2026 (Fridays 19:00-21:00, 7 sessions total) - **Venue**: T2 Creative Headquarters (Toranomon 4-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo) - **Target**: Students and professionals (approx. ages 18-30) interested in or aiming to become directors. - **Capacity**: Max 40 participants (lottery if oversubscribed) - **Sessions**: 7 sessions in total - **Fee**: Paid (General: 40,000 JPY / Student: 20,000 JPY for the full term) - **Application**: Via the special website until April 28, 2026, 18:00. - **Special Website**: https://t2-c.com/school/

### Curriculum - **Session 1 (May 15)**: Kenji Kohashi (Creative Director | CEO, The Human Miracle Co., Ltd.) - **Session 2 (May 22)**: Worry Kinoshita (Playwright/Director) - **Session 3 (June 5)**: JUNGO (Director/Video Director | CEO, MaiNote Co., Ltd.) - **Session 4 (June 19)**: Haruka Furuya (Director/Creative Director) - **Session 5 (July 3)**: Junya Yamada (Director/Producer | President, David J. Production Co., Ltd.) - **Session 6 (July 17)**: MIKIKO (Director/Choreographer | Leader, ELEVENPLAY) - **Session 7 (July 31)**: Daisuke Kondo (Event Director | Director, T2 Creative / Visiting Professor, Senzoku Gakuen College of Music)

### Instructor Profiles

**Kenji Kohashi (KENJI KOHASHI)** *Creative Director | CEO, The Human Miracle Co., Ltd.* Born in Tokyo in 1979. Debuted as an actor in 1988 and appeared in many popular works. He paused his entertainment career in 2007 to travel the world. Upon returning, he served as the creative director for 'ULTRA JAPAN,' a pioneer of urban festivals, and the general producer for 'STAR ISLAND,' which combines traditional fireworks with technology, achieving great success in Japan, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia. He received the JACE Best Event Award/Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award for 'CONTACT,' a spectacle using drones. In 2021, he was the show director for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Closing Ceremony. For the 2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo, he was appointed Event Planning Producer, overseeing the opening/closing ceremonies and official events, leading the historic festival with 29.02 million visitors to success.

**Worry Kinoshita (WORRY KINOSHITA)** *Playwright/Director* Formed the theater company 'Sekai-ichidan' (now 'sunday') in 1993 while at Kobe University. His direction emphasizes the physicality of actors and often uses non-theatrical texts. He produced 'THE ORIGINAL TEMPO,' a non-verbal performance group integrating video and music, which earned five stars at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Recent representative works include the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Opening Ceremony (Director), the Japanese version of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' (Translation/Direction), and the 'Hyper Projection Engeki Haikyu!!' series.

**JUNGO** *Director/Video Director | CEO, MaiNote Co., Ltd.* Started street dancing in middle school and music production in high school. After actor school, he appeared in many musicals and dance events. In 2012, he founded MaiNote Co., Ltd. Currently active as a general producer for large-scale lives in 'anime,' 'game content,' and 'idols.' Major works include the 'THE IDOLM@STER' series, 'Uma Musume Pretty Derby,' and 'Hello! Project Juice=Juice.'

**Haruka Furuya (HARUKA FURUYA)** *Director/Creative Director | Imagine If Studio* Director of 'Imagine If Studio,' which implements imaginary worlds into society. Grew up in Germany and studied stage performance at the University of Bristol, UK. Focuses on 'experience design' involving spatiality like exhibitions and immersive content, as well as video direction for MV, TVCM, and NHK. Awards include iF DESIGN AWARD 2023 (Germany), One Show (NY), and Good Design Award BEST 100.

**Junya Yamada (JUNYA YAMADA)** *Director/Producer | President, David J. Production Co., Ltd.* Started as a stage actor and dancer. Expanded into show and event direction. Involved in large fashion events like Tokyo Girls Collection (TGC). Presented 'THE SAKE' at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, earning five stars. Recently expanded to Asia, serving as general director for 'TMALL COLLECTION,' a mega fashion show by Alibaba Group's TMALL.