Opening of a classical studies program by "Hobonichi School"

「生活のたのしみ展の特設会場で「ほぼ日の學校」スペシャルトークとして開催した堺雅人さん、みうらじゅんさん、片桐仁さんと糸井重里の対談や、吉本ばななさんと俳優の坂口涼太郎さんの対談「できなきゃいけないことは少ない。」などのコンテンツを、「ほぼ日」では読み物コンテンツとして、「ほぼ日の學校」では動画コンテンツとして展開しました。」

「The “Hobonichi Gakko” developed classes by anatomist Takeshi Yoro (養老 孟司), “There’s no point in thinking about life and death,” and actor Kiichi Nakai (中井 貴一), “Kiichi Nakai, the ‘Other One,’” as video content.」

「As part of its other business activities, the video service “Hobonichi Gakko,” available through an app and the web, aims to create a new place for learning under the concept “Meet people and listen to what they have to say.” During the fiscal year, it distributed videos featuring Egyptologist Shogo Kawashima (河江 肖剰), manga artist Mitsuru Adachi (あだち 充) and actor Jiro Sato (佐藤 二朗). It also launched an annual feature on the theme of “Aging and Death,” beginning with anatomist Takeshi Yoro (養老 孟司). During the spring holidays, it held classes in which participants learned while walking around town with plant observer Jun Suzuki (鈴木 純), as well as public recordings for children, further expanding opportunities for in-person interaction.」

「As part of its other business activities, the video service “Hobonichi Gakko,” available through an app and the web, aims to create a new place for learning under the concept “Meet people and listen to what they have to say.” It distributes classes by lecturers from a wide range of fields, whether well known or not. During the fiscal year, it released videos featuring video creator Hajime Syacho (はじめしゃちょー), former professional baseball player and entrepreneur Yuki Saito (斎藤 佑樹), and journalist Eiji Furukawa (古川 英治), who reports on the situation in Ukraine. It also held events featuring active nursery teacher Tei-sensei (てぃ先生) and typeface designer Osamu Toriumi (鳥海 修), further expanding opportunities for in-person communication.」

「Other business activities include the video service "Hobonichi Gakko," offered through an app and the web. Based on the concept "Meet people, listen to their stories," it aims to create a new "place" for learning and streams classes by instructors from a range of fields, regardless of whether they are well known. Recently, in addition to video streaming, the Company has stepped up its live events, holding a film screening with a three-way discussion involving the creator of the manga "BLUE GIANT," a talk show with a mini-workshop held in collaboration with the stage production "The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle," based on a work by Haruki Murakami, and a discussion between talent Ijuin Hikaru (伊集院光) and Itoi Shigesato (糸井重里).」

「By the end of August 2023, the company had released more than 300 videos, including content by Hideki Kuriyama (栗山 英樹), former manager of Samurai Japan, author Natsuhiko Kyogoku (京極 夏彦) and serial entrepreneur Taizo Son (孫 泰蔵). During the summer holidays, it also held an in-person event for elementary school students to explore the SDGs through independent research, broadening the scope of its activities.」

「The video service “Hobonichi Gakko,” available through an app and the web, aims to create a new place for learning unconstrained by conventional educational frameworks and systems, under the concept “Meet people and listen to what they have to say.” It distributes classes by lecturers from a wide range of fields, whether well known or not. By the end of May 2023, the company had released more than 290 videos, including content by actor Kiichi Nakai (中井 貴一) and music producer Seiji Kameda (亀田 誠治).」

「By the end of February 2023, the company had released more than 270 videos, including content by television producer Nobuyuki Sakuma (佐久間 宣行) and hair and makeup artist Taeko Kusaba (草場 妙子). This gave many more people an opportunity to learn about the new “Hobonichi Gakko.”」

「By the end of November 2022, the company had released more than 250 videos, including discussion-format classes with manga artist Naoki Urasawa (浦沢 直樹), author and essayist Sawako Agawa (阿川 佐和子) and actor Yo Oizumi (大泉 洋). This gave many more people an opportunity to learn about the new “Hobonichi Gakko.”」

「By the end of August 2022, the company had released more than 200 videos, providing many more people with an opportunity to learn about the new “Hobonichi Gakko.” The company also entered into a business alliance with All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA) and began providing ANA passengers with video content under the theme “Learn in the Air!” through its in-flight entertainment system on international flights from 1 January 2022 and domestic flights from 1 February 2022.」

「By the end of May 2022, the company had released more than 160 videos, including classes by rakugo performer Shinosuke Tachikawa (立川 志の輔), Akira Kawakami (川上 アキラ), manager and producer of “Momoiro Clover Z,” and a series of classes on Ultraman commemorating the release of the film “Shin Ultraman.” This gave many more people an opportunity to learn about the new “Hobonichi Gakko.”」

「By the end of March 2022, the company had released approximately 140 videos, including classes by entertainer Atsuhiko Nakata (中田 敦彦) and management scholar Ikujiro Nonaka (野中 郁次郎). This gave many more people an opportunity to learn about the new “Hobonichi Gakko.”」

「In addition to the 「ほぼ日の學校」 (Hobonichi Gakkō learning) app released in June 2021, the company released a web version in October 2021. It also entered into a business alliance with All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA) and began providing video content to ANA customers through the in-flight entertainment systems on international flights from 1 January 2022 and domestic flights from 1 February 2022, under the theme “Learn in the Air!”」

「The company released the “Hobonichi Gakko” app it had been preparing on 28 June 2021. More than 50 classes had been made available by the end of August.」

「On 28 June 2021, the Company released the app for "Hobonichi Gakko," which had been under development. Based on the concept "Meet people, listen to their stories," it aims to create a new "place" for learning unconstrained by existing educational and institutional frameworks.」

「Other business activities include preparations for the new app-centered "Hobonichi Gakko," scheduled for release in 2021.」

「At "Hobonichi School," the fifth term, "Re-shuffling Osamu Hashimoto," ended successfully after classes were postponed because of COVID-19, and preparations are under way for a new app-centered "Hobonichi Gakko," scheduled to launch in spring 2021.」

「The “Hobonichi School” held the fourth-term “Darwin’s Gifts I” and fifth-term “Reshuffling Osamu Hashimoto” courses. The paid service for distributing recorded lectures began offering the fourth-term course, increasing the number of available lectures.」

「As part of its other business activities, the company made its paid service for distributing videos of past “Hobonichi School” courses available free of charge for a limited period in place of offline events.」

「Other business activities included the launch of the fifth-term “Reshuffling Osamu Hashimoto” program at the “Hobonichi School,” a place to study classics, and the second term of the small-group “Tomohiro Maeda’s Classic Magic Laboratory.” In December, the company also held the traveling class “Shakespeare at a Noh Theater!?” in Fukuoka with local support. The paid service for distributing recorded lectures began offering the third- and fourth-term courses, increasing the number of available lectures.」

「During the first quarter, the “Hobonichi School,” a place to study a range of classics, continued its fourth-term “Darwin’s Gifts I” series while also offering courses in small-group formats, including “Tomohiro Maeda’s Classic Magic Laboratory,” and traveling courses held outside Tokyo. The company worked to develop course formats different from those used previously. The number of lectures available through the paid service for distributing recorded lectures is also steadily increasing.」

「During the fiscal year, the fourth-term “Darwin’s Gifts I” series began at the “Hobonichi School,” a place to study a range of classics. Following the second-term “Kabuki” and third-term “Manyoshu” courses, the school continues to offer lecture series by various outside lecturers. The number of lectures available through the paid service for distributing recorded lectures is also steadily increasing.」

「During the cumulative first three quarters, the fourth-term series, “Darwin’s Gifts I,” a new course at the “Hobonichi School,” which provides a place to study a range of classics, was launched. Following the second-term kabuki and third-term Manyoshu courses, the school continues to offer lecture series by various outside lecturers. The number of second-term kabuki lectures available through the paid service for distributing recorded lectures has also increased.」

「During the cumulative second-quarter period, in addition to the second-term kabuki courses at "Hobonichi School," a place to learn about a range of classics, the third-term courses on the Man'yoshu continued to progress steadily, with a series of courses led by various outside instructors. The paid service for streaming recorded courses also began distributing the second-term kabuki courses, increasing the number of courses available.」

「During the first quarter, in addition to the second-term kabuki courses at "Hobonichi School," a place to learn about a range of classics, the third-term courses on the Man'yoshu began, with a series of courses led by various outside instructors. The number of courses available through the paid service for streaming recorded lectures also increased.」

「We launched the “Hobonichi School” in January 2018 as a place to study a range of classics. The first term focused on Shakespeare and the second on kabuki, with a series of lectures by various outside lecturers. In June, we also launched a paid service offering videos of the lectures.」

「The Company established "Hobonichi School" in January 2018 as a place to learn about a range of classics. The first term consisted of a 14-part series of courses on Shakespeare led by various outside instructors.」

「In January 2018, we launched Hobo Nikkan School as a place to study a range of classics. The first course, themed around Shakespeare, was scheduled to consist of 14 consecutive lectures led by various external instructors.」