TOW Group to Open 'School of Event Direction Produced by T2 Creative' to Strengthen Live Entertainment Sector

T2 Creative Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Yuji Kobayashi), a group company of TOW Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kenichi Muratsu), will open the 'School of Event Direction produced by T2 Creative,' a practical school aimed at fostering next-generation talent to strengthen the live entertainment domain.

In Japan, there are very few places where one can systematically learn 'event direction.' Until now, many directors have carved their own paths by gaining experience on-site. The 'School of Event Direction' is a practical school where top-tier directors from across genres gather to share 'the mindset for creating good events.' It aims to become a catalyst for the birth of next-generation directors by bringing together creators and students beyond the boundaries of companies and industries.

<Event Overview> ##

- Period: May - July 2026 (Fridays 19:00-21:00, 7 sessions total)

- Location: T2 Creative Inc. Headquarters (4-chome, Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

- Target: Students and working professionals (approx. 18-30 years old) aspiring to be directors or interested in direction.

- Capacity: Max 40 people (participants will be selected by lottery if oversubscribed)

- Number of Lectures: 7 total

- Fee: Paid (General 40,000 JPY, Student 20,000 JPY) *Full course fee

- Application: Please apply through the special website *Until 18:00 on Tuesday, April 28, 2026

- Special Website: https://t2-c.com/school/

<Curriculum> ##

[Session 1] May 15 (Fri) Kenji Kohashi (Creative Director | CEO, The Human Miracle Inc.)

[Session 2] May 22 (Fri) Worry Kinoshita (Playwright/Director)

[Session 3] June 5 (Fri) JUNGO (Director/Video Director | CEO, MaiNote Inc.)

[Session 4] June 19 (Fri) Haruka Furuya (Director/Creative Director)

[Session 5] July 3 (Fri) Junya Yamada (Director/Producer | CEO, David J. Production Inc.)

[Session 6] July 17 (Fri) MIKIKO (Choreographer/Director | Leader of dance company ELEVENPLAY)

[Session 7] July 31 (Fri) Daisuke Kondo (Event Director | Director, Executive Officer, T2 Creative / Visiting Professor, Senzoku Gakuen College of Music)

<Instructor Profiles> ##

**Kenji Kohashi** Creative Director CEO, The Human Miracle Inc. Born in Tokyo in 1979. Debuted as an actor in 1988 and appeared in numerous popular works. He paused his entertainment career in 2007 to travel the world. After returning to Japan, he served as the creative director for 'ULTRA JAPAN,' a pioneer of urban festivals, and as the general producer for 'STAR ISLAND,' which fused traditional fireworks with technology, achieving great success both in Japan and internationally in cities like Singapore and Saudi Arabia. His drone-based night sky spectacle 'CONTACT' won the top prize and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the Japan Event Awards (JACE). He also serves as a director of the Japan Drone Show Association, leading the fusion of technology and entertainment. In 2021, he was the show director for the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. For the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, he was appointed as the event planning producer, successfully planning and overseeing all official events, including the opening and closing ceremonies, leading the historic festival that recorded 29.02 million visitors to a successful conclusion. He is currently involved in regional revitalization and urban development, creating memorable 'future experiences' through his unique 'experience design,' and continues to create new value for the times.

**Worry Kinoshita** Playwright/Director In 1993, while a student at Kobe University, he formed the theater company Sekai-ichidan (now sunday). His direction particularly emphasizes the physicality of actors. He often uses texts other than plays. He produces the non-verbal performance group THE ORIGINAL TEMPO, which incorporates video and music, and earned a five-star rating at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He has since engaged in international co-productions with countries like Slovenia, South Korea, and Germany, receiving high acclaim from overseas. He serves as the festival director for various theater festivals, including the Street Theater Festival STRANGE SEED SHIZUOKA. Recent major works include the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Opening Ceremony (Director), the musical 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' (Japanese translation and direction), Mrs. GREEN APPLE 2023-2024 FC TOUR 'The White Lounge' (musical direction), and the Hyper Projection Play 'Haikyu!!' series (direction and script). He garners attention for his fusion of media art and performing arts, continuing to take on new challenges that transcend the conventional concept of 'theater.'

**JUNGO** Director/Video Director CEO, MaiNote Inc. He started street dancing in middle school, began music production in high school, and after attending acting school, appeared in numerous musicals and dance events. In 1999, he launched 'Company Free Style,' a company for creating original musicals, where he comprehensively handled script, direction, lyrics, composition, arrangement, and choreography for numerous works over 13 years. In parallel, he expanded his activities as a video creator, working on music videos, commercials, and VJing for concerts. In 2012, he established 'MaiNote Inc.' to comprehensively produce events and concerts. Currently, he works as a creator who comprehensively builds events and concerts, focusing on 'anime,' 'game content,' and 'idols,' handling everything from direction, composition, and video to costume direction. [Major Direction Credits]: 'THE IDOLM@STER' series / 'Ijigen Fes Idolmaster★♥Love Live! Uta Gassen' / Project SEKAI / 'Umamusume: Pretty Derby' / 'Denonbu' official live concerts / Hello! Project 'Juice=Juice' / LisAni! LIVE, etc.

**Haruka Furuya** Director/Creative Director Imagine If Studio Director at 'Imagine If Studio,' a creative studio that turns the everyday into a theater and implements worlds of imagination into society. She spent her childhood and youth in Germany and studied theater arts at the University of Bristol in the UK. She focuses on 'experience design' involving spatiality, such as exhibitions, live performances, and immersive content, as well as 'video direction' for music videos, TV commercials, and educational programs. She has worked with a wide range of clients including Sanrio, Louis Vuitton, avex, Sony, and NHK, participating in mid-to-long-term projects that include concept design, copywriting, and branding, all centered on a comprehensive artistic perspective combining space, video, and technology. She is in charge of experience design for various projects that cross national borders. Her directorial works include TWICE Dome Tour Live 'DreamDay' Opening / Louis Vuitton Timeless Muses Hologram Live / Taiga drama 'Onna Joshu Naotora' Opening / 'I Love Me' / and music videos for Namie Amuro, V6, SnowMan, BE:FIRST, etc. She has received numerous awards, including the iF DESIGN AWARD 2023 (Germany), The One Show (NY), Japan Kukan Design Award, Good Design Award (BEST100), Kids Design Award, and MTV VMAJ Awards.

**Junya Yamada** Director/Producer CEO, David J. Production Inc. He began his career as a stage actor and dancer, building a foundation in physical expression and stage composition. He then expanded his field of activity to directing and producing shows and events. In Japan, he has been involved in large-scale fashion events such as the Tokyo Girls Collection (TGC). Furthermore, he presented the stage work 'THE SAKE' at the world's largest theater festival, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where it received a five-star rating. In recent years, he has expanded his activities to Asia, serving as the general director for 'TMALL COLLECTION,' a mega fashion show by Alibaba Group's largest Chinese e-commerce site, TMALL. He directs a cross-genre range of productions including live concerts, fashion shows, corporate promotions, traditional arts, and international ceremonies, accumulating a track record as a general director for large-scale events both domestically and internationally.

**MIKIKO** Choreographer/Director Leader of dance company ELEVENPLAY She works on a wide variety of productions, including choreography and live direction for Perfume and BABYMETAL, as well as music videos, commercials, and stage plays. She has also collaborated extensively with Rhizomatiks, a world-renowned media artist collective centered around Daito Manabe and Motoi Ishibashi, and has received high acclaim both domestically and internationally in the field of media art. Her works have been performed in over 30 cities worldwide. Under the theme of 'fusing technology with physical expression,' she has established a unique directorial style that sublimates technology into entertainment and continues to collaborate with creators across genres. In recent years, since the skater's first-ever solo Tokyo Dome performance 'Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2023 'GIFT' at Tokyo Dome,' she has been involved with professional figure skating.