For the 45th Oyako Day Online Talk Live, we welcome Yumiko Minegishi, who for 35 years has been involved in nature-experience activities, operating and leading nature schools, and training instructors. Through her original \u201cYushin Method,\u201d she promotes activities that connect local nature, people, and culture. What hints for the future can be found in Minegishi\u2019s connection with Oyako Day? This article introduces highlights from the video. Seki:<\/b> Hello. It\u2019s Sunday, April 26, and the weather in Tokyo is beautifully sunny. Today we welcome Yumiko Minegishi of Yushin General Incorporated Association as our guest. Hello, Ms. Minegishi.<\/p>\n Minegishi:<\/b> Thank you for having me.<\/p>\n Seki:<\/b> Today I\u2019d like you to tell us about the activities of your organization, Yushin, because I think they have a strong affinity with Oyako Day. The name is written with the characters for \u201cplay\u201d and \u201cheart.\u201d What does it mean?<\/p>\n
\n(Watch the video here<\/a>)<\/p>\n
\nFeaturing:<\/h5>\n
Yumiko Minegishi (Representative Director, Yushin General Incorporated Association)<\/h5>\n
For 35 years, she has been involved in nature-experience activities, running nature schools, and training instructors. She developed her own \u201cYushin Method,\u201d which she has expanded into corporate training as well as early-childhood and family education. After establishing the organization in 2010, she began offering hands-on programs for parents and children in urban areas that engage all five senses; in 2024, about 1,500 people participated over the year. She also works on inquiry-based learning using zoos and museums. Since 2021, she has led the Kanda Ai no Kai, dedicating herself to passing on local culture.<\/span><\/h6>\n
Satoru Seki (Editor, producer)<\/h5>\n
He has been involved in planning and editing culture magazines such as POPEYE, BRUTUS, and Takarajima. He currently also serves as a part-time lecturer at institutions including Nippon Engineering College and as director of the Stimulus Switch Institute. He is in charge of \u201cSeki Satoru\u2019s Movie Oyako-don\u201d on the official Oyako Day website.<\/span><\/h6>\n
Bruce Osborn (Photographer; originator of Oyako Day)<\/h5>\n
He began photographing parents and children as a theme in 1982. In 2003, he proposed that the fourth Sunday of July be designated Oyako Day. His social activities through photography, including Oyako Day, were recognized with the Higashikuninomiya Culture Award. As an artist, he continues to share the message \u201cPresent to the Future.\u201d<\/span><\/h6>\n
Yoshiko Inoue (Representative of Oyako Day; producer; President and CEO of Ozone Inc.)<\/h5>\n
As Bruce Osborn\u2019s partner in both work and life, she has produced numerous exhibitions and events.<\/span><\/h6>\n
\nIntroducing Yumiko Minegishi<\/h4>\n