Ittojuku Ittoujyuku

Guest: Professor Kaoru Iokibe, Graduate School of Law and Politics, The University of Tokyo

Broadcast date: September 2025, 5

In the interview, he talked about the environment in which he grew up, his family's educational philosophy, and how his father, Professor Makoto Iokibe, started researching disaster prevention and reconstruction. Professor Iokibe, who specializes in the history of Japanese diplomacy, also shared his views on current Japanese politics, the future of Japan, and the much-anticipated country of Bhutan.

Guest: Professor Kaoru Iokibe, Graduate School of Law and Politics, The University of Tokyo

Broadcast date: September 2025, 5

In the interview, he talked about the environment in which he grew up, his family's educational philosophy, and how his father, Professor Makoto Iokibe, started researching disaster prevention and reconstruction. Professor Iokibe, who specializes in the history of Japanese diplomacy, also shared his views on current Japanese politics, the future of Japan, and the much-anticipated country of Bhutan.

Guest: Chairman Yoshihiko Oda of Wakura Onsen Kagaya

Broadcast date: September 2025, 4

In the conversation, he talks about the episodes that occurred on January 1st last year off the coast of the Noto Peninsula, the movement towards reconstruction, the history of Kagaya, and his own life. He talks about the trial and error that led to establishing the brand as a "hospitality inn" and growing it into a famous inn that has been selected as number one in Japan 1 times in the "100 Best Japanese Hotels and Inns Selected by Professionals."

Guest: Chairman Yoshihiko Oda of Wakura Onsen Kagaya

Broadcast date: September 2025, 4

In the conversation, he talks about the episodes that occurred on January 1st last year off the coast of the Noto Peninsula, the movement towards reconstruction, the history of Kagaya, and his own life. He talks about the trial and error that led to establishing the brand as a "hospitality inn" and growing it into a famous inn that has been selected as number one in Japan 1 times in the "100 Best Japanese Hotels and Inns Selected by Professionals."

Guest: Glenn Shigel Fukushima

Broadcast date: September 2024, 1

Glenn also served as Director for Japan at the U.S. Trade Representative from the mid-1980s to 1990, a period said to have been the most intense period of economic friction between Japan and the United States.

This recording is a very valuable conversation in which Glenn talks in detail about the choices he has made in his various fields and the efforts he has made.

Guest: Glenn Shigel Fukushima

Broadcast date: September 2024, 1

Glenn also served as Director for Japan at the U.S. Trade Representative from the mid-1980s to 1990, a period said to have been the most intense period of economic friction between Japan and the United States.

This recording is a very valuable conversation in which Glenn talks in detail about the choices he has made in his various fields and the efforts he has made.

Guest: Matsudaira Sadatomo

Broadcast date: September 2025, 1

Matsudaira retired from NHK in 2009 when his last regular program, "That Time History Changed," aired. He later taught at Waseda University, Rikkyo University, Kokugakuin University, and is currently a professor at Kyoto University of the Arts.

During the recording, Matsudaira shared stories from his childhood, student days, and his time at NHK, where he joined in 1969, to become one of Japan's leading announcers.
The content touches on Matsudaira's approach to her job as an announcer and her deep philosophy.

Guest: Matsudaira Sadatomo

Broadcast date: September 2025, 1

Matsudaira retired from NHK in 2009 when his last regular program, "That Time History Changed," aired. He later taught at Waseda University, Rikkyo University, Kokugakuin University, and is currently a professor at Kyoto University of the Arts.

During the recording, Matsudaira shared stories from his childhood, student days, and his time at NHK, where he joined in 1969, to become one of Japan's leading announcers.
The content touches on Matsudaira's approach to her job as an announcer and her deep philosophy.

Guest: Master Katsura Fukudanji 4th

Broadcast date: September 2024, 9

At the beginning of the interview, he talked about how he met and became acquainted with Chairman Matsumura, and then we asked him about his own upbringing, what inspired him to aspire to become a rakugo performer, the rigorous days of training he underwent as an apprentice under Master Shundanji, and some episodes from that time that he can now talk about.
He also spoke about how he came up with the idea for "sign language rakugo" from his wide-ranging activities, including Pekepen rakugo, original rakugo, and film appearances, as well as his interests in Kamigata rakugo, classical rakugo, yose, and nurturing young performers.

This is a very valuable conversation that gives us a glimpse into the professional who continues to spread the appeal of rakugo by finding new paths despite facing various difficulties.

Guest: Mami Nishizawa, daughter of the late Professor Masataka Sakamura, and Koichi Nishizawa, Director of the Masataka Sakamura Memorial Museum

Broadcast date: September 2024, 8

Professor Sakamura Shinmin's works number more than 1 pieces. His poetry is loved not only in Japan but all over the world, and it is said that there are 900 stone monuments in the world that have been erected by enthusiasts. In 2, in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of its founding, the Tokushinkai Group erected and donated the 171st monument in Japan to the poem "If you wish, flowers will bloom" on Mt. Akihabara in Akihabara Ward, Niigata City, where the group was founded. At the time, Professor Sakamura Shinmin, who was 82 years old, came all the way from Shikoku to hold the dedication ceremony. He was also close friends with our group's Chairman Matsumura, and we have Professor Shinmin's calligraphy displayed in the waiting rooms of each of the group's clinics.

In this talk, we invited two of Sakamura Shinmin's relatives to talk about Shinmin's upbringing, what inspired him to start writing poetry, and what his thoughts were when he wrote poetry. Mamiko shared stories unique to her family, while Koichi talked about how he met Shinmin and the appeal of the memorial hall. At the end, Chairman Matsumura, Mamiko, and Koichi each shared a poem that is memorable to them.

How did Professor Sakamura Min's poems, which stand by the weak and give them healing and courage, come to be? This is a very valuable conversation that touches on the background of these poems.

Guest: Ikuo Kabashima

Broadcast date: September 2024, 7

He shared his thoughts on completing his 2024-year term as governor, the longest in the history of Kumamoto prefecture government, in April 4.
He will talk about his brilliant achievements over his four terms as governor, including fiscal reconstruction, promoting the prefecture through Kumamon, disaster response, and attracting TSMC, as well as human resource development for prefectural government employees and successors, and his outlook for the future.

Guest: Ikuo Kabashima

Broadcast date: September 2024, 6

He shared his thoughts on completing his 2024-year term as governor, the longest in the history of Kumamoto prefecture government, in April 4.
He then talks about his childhood, his time as a student (not exactly the best), his path to employment, his agricultural training overseas, his entry into university and his appointment as a professor, and other stories from before he became governor, including his achievements as governor, and his outlook and aspirations for the future.

Guest: Shuji Ozawa

Broadcast date: September 2024, 4

He spoke about his meeting with Chairman Matsumura, the history of Shinto, the history and characteristics of Hakone Shrine, the appeal of the shrine that attracts 2,000 million people a year, and the special power of the place called Hakone. He also talked about the mindset to have when visiting a shrine, anecdotes from Ozawa's childhood, how he left his hometown of Shimane to serve in Hakone, and his hobbies and life's work.

Guest: Ryotaro Tanose

Broadcast date: September 2024, 3

In this broadcast, following on from the previous one, we heard about how you have started running school education such as nursery schools.
He opened Nakayoshi Nursery School in 1981 and Nishiyamato Gakuen in 1986 as its first chairman. He shared many passionate stories about the type of talent he aims to develop through education and the efforts he has made to achieve this.

Guest: Ryotaro Tanose

Broadcast date: September 2024, 3

Professor Tanose talked about his upbringing, his childhood, his experiences as a student, what he was thinking about during his time, and how he came to aspire to become a politician.
He also talked about why he felt that "education is the most important political issue" throughout his career as a politician, what kind of talent he aims to develop through the education at the school corporation he established as a way to put this into practice, and the efforts he is making to achieve this.
This is a very valuable piece of content that gives us a glimpse of Mr. Tanose's strong desire to continue working in school education, despite working as a politician without the three banners. He has the aspiration that "I have to be involved in education."

Guest: Yoshihiko Kanno

Broadcast date: September 2024, 2

Dr. Kanno talked about what inspired him to become a doctor, why he chose to specialize in nephrology, and how important the kidney is to humans.
He also talked about why he decided to study system design management (finding solutions to any problem from a holistic and integrated perspective, verifying their validity and effectiveness, and then implementing and managing them) at Keio University Graduate School while teaching as the Chief Professor of Nephrology at Tokyo Medical University Hospital and serving as Vice Director of the university hospital, how he has applied what he learned there to his work, and the organizational and management theories of team medical care.

Guest: Masahiro Tanabe

Broadcast date: September 2024, 1

President Tanabe will talk about how he came to run a banana farm, the environmental considerations he values ​​in farm management, his efforts toward the SDGs, and how he is building a company that employees can be proud of. In Ecuador, where the country is more susceptible to the influence of government and the environment than Japan, you can feel President Tanabe's aspirations as he continues to adhere to the philosophy of "coexistence and prosperity with nature."

Guests: Ms. Mako Hayashi and Mr. Genichi Watanabe

Broadcast date: September 2023, 12

The late Professor Shoichi Watanabe was a professor emeritus at Sophia University, a doctorate in English, and a well-known commentator on history and politics. He was described as a courageous "giant of knowledge" who opened up new possibilities in the postwar public discourse.
Professor Watanabe Shoichi gave lectures in person at the "Itto Juku" held in Niigata in September 2003 and at the "Matsushita Institute of Government and Management" in 9.

This time, as a special edition, we have invited two guests, Professor Watanabe's daughter and pianist Mako Hayashi, and his son and cellist Genichi Watanabe, to talk about their musical activities, the educational philosophy of Professor Watanabe, who was called a ``giant of knowledge'' representing the Showa and Heisei eras, and unique family stories, making this a very valuable broadcast.

Guest: Kazuko Kumon

Broadcast date: September 2023, 12

Kumon founded and runs the Garden of Siloam, which aims to provide high-quality education and medical care to children with disabilities living in Kenya, Africa. During a visit to Sierra Leone in 2001, Kumon witnessed many children dying every day, which prompted him to ask himself, "What does it mean to be involved in a life, and what can I do?" In a society where people think that simply having a disability means that an evil spirit is possessing a person, Kumon's therapeutic activities, which "provide compassionate care," have helped children to grow, and have seen changes in their mothers and families, creating relationships where children and families are more aware of each other, can discuss their worries, and help each other.

In the program, they talk about their daily thoughts in carrying out their activities, the innovations they have made in running the facility, the environment surrounding the local children, their vision for the facility's future, and the kind of society they hope to create.

Guest: Naoki Hayashi

Broadcast date: September 2023, 11

"Ultimate Styles Dental Laboratory" is the high-quality division of World Wabo, the dental technology division of our group, and its representative, Naoki Hayashi, gives lectures around the world and his photographs and cases are often featured in industry journals. He is also active on the world stage, publishing clinical photo books.

During the recording, he talked about the Japan International Dental Congress held in September, his presentation at the academic conference held in Hawaii in August, anecdotes from his childhood, what inspired him to become a dental technician, his meeting with Chairman Matsumura, and the path he took to move to the United States and achieve his current position. He also talked about what motivates him to continue honing his skills, and his current thoughts about working as a dental technician.

Guest: Nobuaki Aoki

Broadcast date: September 2023, 10

Chairman Matsumura has been friends with MK's predecessors, the late Chairman Sadao Aoki and the late Vice Chairman Hideo Aoki, for over 30 years, and the Chairman and Vice Chairman gave speeches at the "Itto Juku" - the inspiration for this column - and at the Tokushinkai Group's anniversary ceremony.

In this episode, President Aoki, who inherited the MK Taxi brand and the organization's aspirations from his predecessor, spoke about the reforms MK Taxi has made to the taxi industry (service, employee working environment, etc.), the impact it has had on Japanese society, and the current initiatives and future prospects. This is a valuable episode in which President Aoki shares his passion.

Guest: Miki Kimoto

Broadcast date: September 2023, 9

Hideki Saijo, who was a singer who took the world by storm, passed away in 17 after battling illness for 2018 years. Our guest this time, Miki Kimoto, spoke about the 6044-day battle with illness that she and her family fought last year at "Itto Juku," the name this column is based on.

In this broadcast, Kimoto talks to listeners across the country about his upbringing, his meeting with Saijo Hideki, stories of his family ties, and his future plans.

Guest: Chairman Masahiro Kuwayama

Broadcast date: September 2023, 8

Founded by Chairman Masahiro Kuwayama, Kuwayama Corporation is a leading jewelry manufacturer in the industry, with operations overseas. Since its founding in 1964, the company has been planning and manufacturing jewelry with a focus on customer trust, and has expanded its market area over the course of its 50-plus years of business, creating jewelry that combines cutting-edge technology with advanced craftsmanship. As a result, the company is highly regarded not only in Japan but also abroad as one of Japan's leading jewelry manufacturers.

We hear about Chairman Kuwayama's meeting with Chairman Matsumura, his childhood, the process leading up to the establishment of Kuwayama Co., Ltd., his overseas expansion, and the craftsmen who have looked after him like family.

Guest: Professor Junji Tagami

Broadcast date: September 2023, 7

Dr. Junji Tagami is a frontier leader who has led the world in the field of conservative dental treatment for many years. From 1995 to 2021, he served as a professor at the Department of Conservative Dentistry (currently the Department of Caries Control) at the Faculty of Dentistry of Tokyo Medical and Dental University, where he specializes in conservative dental treatment, and has served as Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, University Trustee, and Vice President. Since retiring from the university, he has been devoting himself to clinical practice and staff education as the director of our group's Quartz Dental Clinic.

During the interview, we asked Dr. Tagami about his upbringing, his time at university and his year studying abroad in the United States, the history of the development of adhesive treatment and MI treatment (minimal intervention/dental treatment that involves minimal tooth grinding), future developments, and the current situation overseas.

Guest: Master Oshima

Broadcast date: September 2023, 6

Oshima Oyakata (former sekiwake Asahifuji) has been called a "legend in the sumo world" for his many records, including becoming the oldest Makuuchi champion at the time in 2012. In this conversation, we hear about how Oshima Oyakata and Chairman Matsumura first met, childhood anecdotes, how he came to study sumo abroad, the difficulties he faced when he first joined the sumo world, and the tournament where he became the oldest champion.

Guest: Kazuaki Kiriya

Broadcast date: September 2023, 5

"Radio Itto Juku," hosted by Tokushinkai Group Chairman Matsumura, has begun on Radio Nikkei 1. With the aim of "learning from pioneers who lit up the dark night with the light of their convictions," which is the theme of "Itto Juku," which the Tokushinkai Group has been hosting since 1995, the radio program invites guests to learn about how to live and think as a leader from pioneers active in various fields.

The guest for the first episode aired this time was film director and video artist Kiriya Kazuaki.
We talk about his latest film, which was released in April this year, stories from his childhood, the circumstances that led him to move to the United States, and how he got into film.

117th/Mr. Nobuaki Aoki

Date: September 2023, 4

Location: Tokushinkai Quartz Tower 10F

On April 4th, the 12th Itto Juku was held by Mr. Nobuaki Aoki, President and CEO of MK Corporation.

Under the theme of "MK's Management Philosophy and MK Evolution 3.0 - The Next Stage of Energy and Taxis," he gave a lecture on MK Corporation's progress from its founding to the present day and its future prospects.

When he first entered the taxi industry, it was common for drivers not to greet each other. In order to change this situation, he first worked on improving the living environment of his employees. From there, he made changes to his business style to please customers, such as thoroughly greeting drivers, operating 24 hours a day, and providing services to the physically disabled.

The future outlook for "MK Evolution 3.0" was not limited to the digitalization of the sales system and the metaverse business. The vision for moving away from taxis and gasoline was far beyond imagination.

Professor Aoki is currently exploring how MK can be a new company that is in line with the times while still leveraging its core brand power. As he spoke, the Itto Juku students were given the opportunity to reconsider "what should not be changed and what should be changed" regarding people, organizations, and society.

116th edition / Professor Ikuo Kabashima

Date: September 2023, 3

Location: Tokushinkai Quartz Tower 10F

We held the "Ichito Juku" seminar, inviting Mr. Ikuo Kabashima, the Governor of Kumamoto Prefecture.
Under the theme of "Dreams lie in adversity," he shared the story of how he overcame numerous setbacks to become Governor of Kumamoto Prefecture and achieve the revitalization of the prefecture today.

Governor Kamashima took office in 2008 and began his fourth term in 2020. During this time, he has successfully taken on a number of challenges, including reforming the prefectural office culture to encourage new ventures, rebuilding the prefecture's finances, promoting the prefecture using Kumamon, responding to the "triple punch" of earthquakes, COVID-4, and heavy rains, and rebuilding the prefecture.

Governor Kabashima says, "Life and politics are the art of possibility." As with today's theme, "dreams lie in adversity," and he spoke passionately about the importance of always working toward those dreams, exceeding the expectations of others, and taking risks without fear of failure.

Itto Juku was a great opportunity for each participant to find dreams in the midst of the adversity they faced, and to gain hope and energy to take the next strong step.

114th/Mr. Miki Kimoto

Date: September 2022, 9

Location: Tokushinkai Quartz Tower 10F

We held the "Ichito Juku" seminar, inviting Miki Kimoto, wife of the late Hideki Saijo.
He shared stories of Hideki Saijo, who passed away in 17 after 2018 years of battling illness, and the family that continued to support him.

<Lecture theme>
"Hideki and his family's 6044 days of illness"

<Venue>
Tokushinkai Quartz Tower 10F
150-0002-2 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 10-10

<Instructor Profile>
Born in Osaka Prefecture in 1972. After graduating from the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Kindai University, she joined a construction consulting company. In 2001, she left the company and married singer Saijo Hideki. She is the mother of three children. One year after their marriage, the whole family supported Hideki's battle with illness for 3 years.

113th / Professor Mitsuhiko Kato

Date: September 2022, 6

Venue: Matsumura Dental Clinic Niitsu

We held the "Ichito Juku" seminar with guest speaker Mr. Mitsuhiko Kato.

112th edition / Professor Shigeoki Togo

Date: September 2019, 10

Venue: Tokushinkai Quartz Tower, 10th floor, Quartz Gallery

The 112th Itto Juku was held at Tokushinkai Quartz Tower by Shigeoki Togo, former president of Nippon Credit Bank.

The theme is "The Heisei Financial Crisis and the Nippon Credit Bank Incident: Looking back on the lost 20 years."

First, he talked about the situation from the bubble to the Heisei financial crisis. In the late 1980s, Japan was in the midst of a real estate bubble and a financial investment boom, but then in 1993, it faced a financial crisis.

In the midst of the financial crisis, Professor Togo was appointed Director-General of the International Bureau in 1995. After the Daiwa Bank scandal and other events, he resigned from his position within one year and transferred to Nippon Credit Bank.

Nippon Credit Bank took steps to deal with its bad loans, including raising 2 billion yen in capital over a period of about two months.

In 1998, Nippon Credit Bank was nationalized and merged with Mitsui Trust and Banking Corporation, bringing an end to the financial crisis.
In 2001, Nippon Credit Bank changed its name to Aosora Bank, but there are still many people who feel indebted to Chairman Togo and continue to have a relationship with the bank.

At the end of the hearing, he looked back on his 12 years on the bench and talked about the hardships he faced, but what was most striking was that he also said that this period was not a bad one.

Finally, our group representative, Matsumura, spoke about how "calm in disappointment" is the most difficult of the "Rokuzen" practices. It's about how to stay calm and do what you need to do in the face of difficulties and adversity. I realized that Togo Sensei was a truly great teacher who maintained this "calm in disappointment" attitude throughout a series of critical situations.

This lecture was about finance, but it was a great opportunity to become interested in its history.

111th edition / Yoshiharu Habu

Date: September 2019, 1

Venue: Tokushinkai Quartz Tower, 10th floor, Quartz Gallery

The 111th Ikko Juku was held by professional shogi player Yoshiharu Habu at Tokushinkai Quartz Tower. Last time, he spoke about the game as a professional shogi player. This time, he gave a slightly different talk on the theme of "The Future in the AI ​​Era."

The first half of the talk started with a discussion of the roots and history of AI, followed by a talk on the progress of AI in board games. Twenty-odd years ago, there were databases of over one million positions, and hardware that could read 100 million positions per second, but it was difficult to "evaluate" each position based on various standards. Later, as image recognition technology improved, the perspective shifted from "playing shogi" to "capturing movements in a square space," and great progress was made. It was very interesting to see how dynamic the level of progress has been.

In the second half, he spoke about the future of AI in society at large. He said that in Japan, AI will likely grow in the fields of agriculture and fishing. These are fields that deal with things that can be done intuitively but are difficult to translate into words or numbers (tacit knowledge). He also expressed the view that AI will not progress on its own, but through collaboration with other industries. He said that humans have great potential in creating the form of such collaboration.

What impressed me most during the lecture was his explanation that in the world of shogi, there is a saying that "chess is a dialogue," and that while during a game you feel like you are conversing with your opponent, this does not happen when playing against an AI.

I believe that it is Mr. Hanyu's keen insight into the latest technological advances, such as AI, research trends, and his refined sense in his own field of expertise that has enabled him to achieve such inspiring feats.

110th edition / Professor Masahiro Oda

Date: September 2018, 10

Venue: Tokushinkai Quartz Tower, 10th floor, Quartz Gallery

We held the 110th Ikko Juku with the guest speaker, Mr. Masahiro Oda, CEO of Renaissance University Co., Ltd. Under the theme of "Japan Spirit," he spoke about the "greatness of Japan" as seen in Japanese mythology and history.

From mythology, we learned about the meaning of "misogi" (purification) and worshiping mirrors. From history, we learned that Okinawa's "shimauta" (traditional Okinawan folk song) was written with the events of the Himeyuri Monument in mind, and that Emperor Showa took full responsibility for the war and was prepared to die to protect Japan.

Saicho, the founder of the Tendai sect, is said to have said, "To light up one corner is a national treasure." Furthermore, there is the phrase, "One lamp illuminates a corner, ten thousand lamps illuminate the country," which is said to express that one person's power can only light up a corner, but if many lights are gathered together, they can light up the entire country.

Professor Oda says that we can light up our own corner through education and by passing on the wonderful things about Japan, as he spoke about today. I want to live my life to the fullest so that each of us can shine in our own place and become a presence that lights up our own corner.

No. 109/Mr. Yasuhiro Yamashita

Date: September 2018, 3

Venue: Tokushinkai Quartz Tower, 10th floor, Quartz Gallery

Former All Japan Judo player and Los Angeles Olympic Judo Gold Medalist, Mr. Yasuhiro Yamashita, was invited to the Tokushinkai Quartz Tower to give a lecture entitled "Itto Juku."
This was the fifth time we invited Professor Yamashita to the Itto Juku, and he gave a lecture on the theme of "Talking about my life in Judo."

What was particularly impressive was that he spent much of his time in the lecture expressing his gratitude to his teachers who had helped him and his consideration for others. He said that he had learned a lot not only from the teachers who had taught him judo, but also from the education of problematic students and his own second son, who has autism.

I was also impressed by his talk about the power of dreams and the importance of determination. He said that people can mysteriously meet others who share the same desires and aspirations, and that these unexpected encounters enrich and color our lives. I was reminded of the importance of having strong determination.

From this lecture, I strongly felt that the spirit of Judo's founder, Kano Jigoro, who aimed to popularize judo, "Apply what you learn from judo to your daily life and make society a better place," is deeply rooted in Yamashita Sensei's heart.

108th edition / Yoshiharu Habu

Date: September 2017, 9

Venue: Tokushinkai Quartz Tower, 10th floor, Quartz Gallery

We invited shogi player Yoshiharu Habu as the lecturer at Tokushinkai Quartz Tower and held the "Itto Juku" seminar.
Under the theme of "Improving your decision-making skills," we heard from Yoshiharu Habu, the first person in the world of shogi to monopolise all seven titles, about "how to improve your decision-making skills."

Three elements to improve your decision-making skills
In shogi, it is believed that decisions are made using the following three elements at any age, from teenagers to people in their 10s.

　Intuition: grasping the essence of things directly and instantly, without relying on reasoning.
　・Reading: Predicting the future and doing simulations
　・Big picture perspective: Deciding future directions rather than making specific choices or decisions

No matter what age you are, you still make decisions using the three above, but the weight of each differs depending on your age. When you're young, you rely mainly on reading and memorization, but as you get older, you start to use intuition and a broader perspective, and you're able to think in terms of subtraction rather than addition.

There is no good way to think long
A game takes a very long time to play, but in the world of shogi there is a saying that goes, "There are no good moves in long thought." This means that just because you think carefully, you don't necessarily make good choices or decisions. Even Mr. Habu says that if he thinks too much about a good move during a game, he gets distracted by small details and often makes the wrong move.

If poor performance continues for three years, it will become a reality
There is a saying in the world of shogi that "if you continue to be in a slump for three years, it shows you have skill." When you feel like you are in a slump, it is important to first determine whether it is you who is in a slump, or whether it is your skill. If you are in a slump, you may not be doing anything wrong, but you may not see results right away, so the first thing to do is to keep doing it. If it is your skill, accept it honestly and sincerely.

My Feelings, Then and Now
This time, we asked Mr. Hanyu, who has been in the competitive world for many years, about how to hone your decision-making skills.
While sharing his own experiences, he also delved into how to deal with making the wrong choice or judgment when faced with a decision, and how to read three steps ahead. With the rapid evolution of IT technology today, in a world overflowing with information, things, and people, this Itto Juku made us think about the importance of honing our decision-making skills.

106th / Ryohei Kamiwatari

Date: September 2017, 4

Venue: Tokushinkai Quartz Tower

On April 4th, we invited author Ryohei Kamiwatari to the Tokushinkai Quartz Tower as a lecturer.
The 106th Itto Juku was held. The theme was "What makes people shine?"

At the age of 38, Dr. Kamiwatari suffered a cerebral infarction and became paralyzed on one side of his body.
When he lost his job and was wondering how to make a living, he came across the teachings of Masahiro Yasuoka.
It means that "anyone can light up a corner of the world."
As Mencius and Confucius taught, "everyone has their own role to play."

This incident prompted me to consider the stroke a meaningful test given to me by heaven, and I worked hard at rehabilitation.
He decided to write about Yasuoka, who had awakened him.

The book, which took four years to write, became a best-seller.
However, there was a feud between her and her mother, and she went through a period of depression.

There he encountered introspection, and was able to look back on each and every memory he had with his mother and reaffirm her love for him.

These episodes show us that everything has meaning,
It taught me the importance of being grateful for everything.

And, in addition to your own experiences,
Samurai Japan manager Kokubo also spoke about his experience of introspection.
The story of Viktor Frankl, who survived the persecution of the Jews by Nazi Germany and wrote "Man's Search for Meaning"
We have explored this topic in more depth with examples of numerous individuals.

"What makes people shine?"

It is to accept various events head on,
The resulting "independent feeling"
That's what he said.

Those who are currently in a difficult position or facing adversity,
I think Ittojuku was a place where you could feel infinitely positive.

105th / Norio Sasaki

Date: September 2016, 10

Venue: Matsumura Dental Clinic Niigata

We held the 105th Itto Juku in Niigata, inviting former Japan women's national soccer team coach, Mr. Norio Sasaki.

104th / Norio Sasaki

Date: September 2016, 7

Venue: Asuto Nagamachi Dental Clinic

On July 7th, the 5th "Ichito Juku in Sendai" was held at Asuto Nagamachi Dental Clinic.
The guest lecturer was Norio Sasaki, who gave a talk on the subject of "Sasaki-style management," which he learned from his experience as the head coach of Nadeshiko Japan and a professional soccer coach.

Mr. Sasaki said that when managing a team, it is important for all players and management staff to move in the same direction, such as raising dreams and goals, implementing strategies and tactics throughout the team, and instilling a players-first mentality.
This experience reminded us once again how important it is for Tokushinkai Clinic World Lab General to be moving in the same direction and sharing the same philosophy.

In addition, in order to educate female soccer players in a way that made the most of their strengths, he sometimes used harsh words in instruction.
He also told me that in such cases, it would be a good idea to enthusiastically speak about what you want to say, including your own reflections, as a form of aftercare.

This time, from a leader's perspective, we received many lessons about management, and that not only those who give instruction but also those who receive instruction should know.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Professor Norio Sasaki for his wonderful lecture.

No. 103/Mr. Yasuhiro Yamashita

Date: September 2016, 6

Venue: Tokushinkai Quartz Tower, 10th floor, Quartz Gallery

On June 6th, a one-light seminar was held by Professor Yasuhiro Yamashita at Tokushinkai Quartz Tower. The theme was "Challenging your dreams".

Mr. Yamashita has a brilliant track record, including a gold medal in judo at the Los Angeles Olympics and 203 consecutive victories in official matches. He is currently active in various organizations and projects, including the All Japan Judo Federation, with the aim of "human development and human education" through judo and sports.

This time, Mr. Yamashita's talk was not about the path to winning the gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics, but mainly about his activities after that and the process of how he became the person he is today. A particularly memorable episode was when Mr. Yamashita, who retired from active competition after the Los Angeles Olympics, started working as an educator at a university judo club.

At the time, the student was a fourth-year university student and a member of the judo club. From Yamashita's perspective, he was seen as a student with low motivation who always took the easy way out. However, contrary to his negative impression, the student had a kind side, as he would frequently visit a child with leukemia.

This incident made Mr. Yamashita realize that everyone has a bright side, and that he himself had not been properly facing those students until then.

"Scolding is important, but I think that by bringing out the good in each individual and shining a light on them, we can bring out the unique brilliance in each individual. In addition, as educators, it is necessary to look at people from multiple perspectives."

Since then, he has been able to build good relationships with many of his students.

What is the "challenge to dreams" that Professor Yamashita has devoted his life to?
-The day will come when children look forward to doing judo.
- Judo will come to be seen as human education.
・This is the kind of judo world I want to create.

I'm sure many people are inspired by Professor Yamashita's attitude of forging ahead toward his dreams, overcoming various failures and hardships.

With this same attitude, we will continue to work towards our big dreams.

The 102nd lecture by Master Ryojun Shionuma

Date: September 2015, 6

Venue: Asuto Nagamachi Dental Clinic

February 6th at "Asuto Nagamachi Dental Clinic"
[102st] Ittojuku was held in Sendai.

This time, we asked the chief priest of Jigenji Temple, Ryojun Shionuma,
He gave a lecture on the theme of "Every day is a small training."

101st / Professor Seiji Hirao

Date: September 2015, 2

Venue: Asuto Nagamachi Dental Clinic

February 2th at "Asuto Nagamachi Dental Clinic"
[101st] Ittojuku was held in Sendai.

This time, we will be featuring the general manager of the Kobe Steel Rugby Club and former head coach of the Japan national rugby team.
Professor Seiji Hirao gave a lecture on the theme of "Winning Systems: Learning from Rugby to Create a Strong Organization."
The story of Mr. Hirao, who led his team to numerous victories both as a player and as a coach,
Not only the staff of our Tokushinkai Group,
It was very informative for the citizens who attended.
I was able to learn how to have a sense of awareness as a human being.

The 100th "Ittojuku in Sendai"

Date: September 2014, 11

Venue: Asuto Nagamachi Dental Clinic

<Lecture theme and lecturer>
① "Life is about encounters! Stay healthy and learn for life"
　　Singer and actor Yukio Hashi

② "The Path to Hope: An 80-Year-Old's Journey to Climb Everest"
　　Professional skier Yuichiro Miura

3. Three-way conversation: "Each path"
　　Moderator: Singer and actor Yukio Hashi

Professional skier Yuichiro Miura
Film director: Kazuaki Kiriya
Hiroshi Matsumura, Chairman of the Tokushinkai Group of Medical Corporations

99th/Mr. Takeshi Furuba

Date: September 2014, 8

Itto Juku was held in Meguro on Wednesday, August 8th.
This time, we will be featuring baseball commentator and Tokyo International University baseball team coach,
We welcomed former professional baseball player and manager, Takeshi Furuya, as our lecturer.

From his time as a coach, he was so strict that people said he had a "split personality":
Behind his strictness, I sensed a strong sense of responsibility as a coach and compassion for his players.
Taking responsibility for your role and caring for your team members
I learned that it is important to play as a team.
I felt that this was true not only in baseball, but also in my everyday work.

Based on the philosophy that "medical care is people," we provide team medical care.
For the Tokushinkai Group, which has always provided patient-centered medical care,
It was a very meaningful lecture.

98th session / Professor Takashi Fukaya

Date: September 2014, 1

Itto Juku was held in Meguro on Wednesday, August 1th.
This time, the lecturer was Professor Takashi Fukaya, Dean of the LDP Political and Economic Institute and Chief Advisor to the Tokyo LDP Chapter.

Based on the story "Life is a fleeting dream",
Life is not eternal, so daily efforts are important.
I learned some important things about that.

If you want to live in that environment,
He talked about the importance of becoming an elite.
The elite you are talking about are,
It is said to describe someone who is intelligent, cultured, quick to act, and patriotic.

In addition, through his own harrowing experiences when he was evacuated from Manchuria after the war,
We will convey to the next generation the feelings of our predecessors as they rebuilt Japan.
He spoke about how it is important for each and every one of us to regain our pride as Japanese people.

For the Tokushinkai Group, which is expanding globally,
It was a wonderful lecture that will give me motivation for the future.
We will continue to remain satisfied with the status quo.
With confidence and pride, we will continue to make tireless efforts and take on new challenges for our patients.

97th / Professor Seiji Hirao

Date: October 2013

The lecturer for this event was Seiji Hirao, a former player and coach of the Japanese national rugby team, and current general manager and head coach of Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers.
He gave a lecture on the theme of "Learning leadership and building a strong organization from rugby," sharing his experiences from his high school days when he won the All Japan High School Rugby Championship under the guidance of Mr. Ryoji Yamaguchi, to his time at university when he continued to break national records in the rugby world, his time as a professional player, his time as the head coach of the Japanese national team, and up to the present day.
Japanese people are a race that is resistant to shame, and because of shame, they build walls for themselves and prevent their own growth. Instead of making excuses such as "It's not what I thought" or "It doesn't suit me," we learned that by facing difficulties and overcoming them, we can discover new abilities.
There is also the phrase "beautiful arrangement," and the message I received was that when something bad happens, it is important to look at it positively, because the way you interpret it and your attitude can change the situation, so whether you interpret it as misfortune or as God's arrangement that will become a useful experience later on, it is important to look at it positively.
Even when faced with what at first glance seems like a bad event, I learned the importance of looking at it positively and seeing it as a "beautiful arrangement."

96th session / Professor Ikuo Kabashima

Date: October 2013

Kumamoto Prefecture Governor Kabashima Ikuo has an unusual career history: after graduating from high school he worked for an agricultural cooperative, then went to the United States, where he studied hard, earned a doctorate at Harvard University Graduate School, and became a professor at the University of Tokyo.He spoke about the "New Frontier of Administration," covering three points: "The Possibilities of Life," "Kabashima's Prefectural Government," and "The Politics and Economics of Kumamon."

Looking back on his life, the Governor said that the reason he was able to open up his life was because he didn't see adversity as adversity, but instead worked hard to be positive, even in an environment of poverty, and that this has been put to good use in running the prefecture, which has been able to continue to implement dynamic policies even during the recession. It was also very interesting to hear that the recent popularity of Kumamon is not just a coincidence or simply because the character is cute, but the result of many strategies.

He also shared with staff ideas such as "Don't be afraid to break plates (take on challenges without fear of failure)," "Don't think you can't do it, think about how you can," and "Don't rely on the national government, don't compare yourself to other prefectures, lead the nation." He gained many insights into how the entire team is coming up with ideas and working toward their goals based on the governor's unique management policy of "an administration that everyone shares" rather than a "control-style, directive-style administration."

For the Tokushinkai Group, which has been providing team medical care and patient-centered medical care based on the philosophy that "medicine is people," this was a very touching and meaningful lecture.

95th edition / Professor Tetsuro Fukuyama

Date: October 2013

Fukuyama was first elected in 1998 and is now in his 3th year as a member of parliament, having served for three terms, during which he has achieved numerous accomplishments.
In particular, his efforts to respond to the nuclear accident as Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary at the time of the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 were historic and monumental. Last time, he spoke vividly about that time at Ittojuku.
However, Mr. Fukuyama's strong leadership as a politician was not achieved overnight. Behind it lies a series of lofty ambitions and tireless challenges.
This time, we asked him to talk about his life, from the origins of his desire to pursue a career in politics, to his experiences at the Matsushita Institute of Government and Management, and up to his first election victory.

94th / Professor Seiji Hirao

Date: October 2012

Unless individuals become strong, it is impossible to create a strong organization.
What is a strong individual, and what are the qualities necessary for a leader?
What function does an organization with strong individuals and leaders serve?
And how can we create such an organization?

Mr. Hirao, a former player on the Japanese national rugby team, gave a lively talk about leadership and organizational theories, including "how to develop people and motivate organizations," based on what he learned and thought about through his experiences as a rugby player and coach.

93rd Edition / Toshihiko Seko

Date: October 2012

Seko is said to be "Japan's strongest runner ever," and has achieved brilliant results among Japan's marathon runners.

"Perseverance is power, but continuing by inertia will only lead to regression," said Seko, who devoted himself to daily practice and was even called a "running monk."

At this "Ichito Juku" session, Seko, who has continued to lead the Japanese long-distance running world, gave a wide-ranging, entertaining lecture, full of laughter and plenty of stories, covering everything from fun anecdotes from his student days to the development of athletes since his retirement.

92th / Professor Seiji Hirao

Date: October 2011

Hirao has been devoted to rugby since junior high school, and from his experience of winning the All Japan championship, he learned the importance of each team member having initiative and taking action.

If we remain stuck in traditional Japanese common sense and stereotypes, we will not be able to adapt to the ever-changing times.

He spoke about the relationship between the individual and the organization, an important issue in both sports and corporate management.

Itto Juku was an opportunity for the students to experience Mr. Hirao's soulful sportsmanship and passionate business philosophy.

91st / Mr. Bonko Hashi

Date: October 2011

After marrying singer and actor Yukio Hashi, the couple overcame many difficulties and conflicts, including loneliness and misunderstandings, and caring for her mother-in-law who had dementia. These experiences helped to shape Hashimoto's thoughts about marriage and family, making them deeper, stronger, and more certain.

As a wife, daughter-in-law, mother and working woman, Hashimoto continues to shine with vitality. We spoke to her about the importance of family and what people live for.

90th/Mr. Takeshi Furuba

Date: October 2010

During his time as manager of Hiroshima, he accumulated 711 wins
Coach Furuya, who rose to the top of the league with a style of "Red Helmets baseball" centered on mobility, did not achieve his success solely through strictness.
The reforms that Furuya undertook, such as developing switch hitters and promoting all-around players, have been passed down to other teams as common sense in the baseball world.

They came in last place and won for three consecutive years.
The rational baseball that was developed along with the tactics and strategy of "endure and win" has some applications in assessing talent and even in corporate management.

Mr. Furuya of Name gave a lecture on "Conditions for Winning."

No. 89 / Professor Yuichiro Miura

Date: October 2010

I learned that it is important to have dreams and never give up, no matter how old you are, because you can work hard and make an effort, which then becomes your purpose in life.
Mr. Miura's talk made us think about how we should live our lives in the future through dreams, making it a very valuable lecture.

88th session / Professor Yukio Hashi

Date: October 2010

As a singer, Hashi Yukio has had many hit songs such as "Itako Kasa," "Itsumo Yume wo," and "Kurihyou," but he has also been active as an actor, appearing in numerous TV dramas and stage productions.

Hashi's warm-hearted thoughts are not limited to the world of songs and dramas.
He has held charity concerts for those affected by the earthquake, and he and his family work to care for his mother who has dementia, and he is also very concerned about medical and nursing care issues.

At "Ichito Juku," Mr. Hashi spoke to us about how to live our lives both as a singer and as a person.

87th session / Professor Kunihiro Sugiyama

Date: October 2010

As a sports announcer, Sugiyama covered many memorable scenes with heartfelt words, and was known as "Crying Sugiyama, Tears-making Sugiyama."
In particular, he covered sumo wrestling broadcasts for 45 years, and even now that he has retired from being a broadcaster, he continues to contribute to the promotion of sports as a broadcast journalist.

Mr. Sugiyama has a wealth of knowledge about sports and a passion for sports, which is why he has been able to pursue his career as a sports announcer. At Ittojuku, we were able to learn what it means to hone our mind, skills, and body and overcome ourselves.

86th / Professor Kazuaki Kiriya

Date: October 2010

Kazuaki Kiriya is not only a prolific photographer and music video director, but he has also expanded his horizons as a film director, producing films such as "CASSHERN" and "GOEMON."

Her limitless creative drive comes from not being bound by the concept of "I'm not good enough," but instead continuing to honestly challenge herself to do what she believes to be right and what she wants to do.

"The only people who can create something are those who are willing to risk their lives for what they believe in without compromising."
Mr. Kiriya gave a lecture in which he said these words.

85th edition: Professor Sekisui Ito

Date: October 2010

It has been over 300 years since the ancestors of the Ito family came to Sado, and during that time they have been continuously involved in pottery making. Sekisui Ito takes the family history seriously, and through repeated trial and error, has continued to protect the traditions of Mumyoigama.
The red and black "yaki-hen" (kiln transformation) that Sekisui creates is full of power, evoking the idea that pottery in ancient times was an art of earth and fire.

Ittojuku was an opportunity to come into contact with the passionate spirit of Sekisui, who has continued to pour his soul into Mumyoigama, with a focus on "things that can only be done in Sado."

No. 84 / Professor Kong Jian

Date: October 2010

The Analects was written in the 6th century BC by Confucius, a Chinese sage, and his disciples.
Confucius' teachings remain relevant today and continue to provide an important guide for us as we live in society.

Mr. Kong, who has contributed greatly to promoting friendly relations between Japan and China, gave a lecture at the "Itto Juku" seminar.
I learned about the regional characteristics, ethnicities and ways of thinking of China and Japan, as well as the correct way of life as taught by Confucius, and it gave me the opportunity to reconsider the path I should follow in my daily life.

83rd session / Professor Naomasa Ochi

Date: October 2010

Tabio Co., Ltd. is a pioneer in the sock industry that continues to focus on domestic production in order to protect Japan's world-renowned technology.

Tabio Corporation Chairman Naomasa Ochi has been working for a sock wholesaler since he was 15 years old. Tabio is highly regarded both inside and outside the industry as a pioneer in SCM and other areas. We asked Naomasa Ochi about the "essence of manufacturing" at Tabio.
Mr. Ochi, who has constantly asked himself what management is through socks, talked about the journey that has taken Tabio Co., Ltd. to where it is today.

No. 82 / Professor Tomohiro Kuroki

Date: October 2009

Since joining the Chiba Lotte Marines in 1994, Kuroki has played an active role as the team's ace, and his passionate pitching style, in which he puts his heart and soul into every pitch, has earned him the nickname "Ace of Soul" and made him one of the most representative pitchers in the baseball world.

He loves baseball more than anyone, and his unwavering passion for the game never ceases to captivate those who watch. However, he also experienced rock bottom during the difficult rehabilitation process following repeated injuries, but his strong willpower has inspired many people to see him bounce back. Kuroki has faced many challenges and struggles throughout his baseball career, which has never been smooth sailing, but what he still values ​​today is "giving it his all once a day." We spoke to Kuroki, who continues to take on new challenges, about his inner cry.

No. 81 / Professor Hiromi Taniguchi

Date: October 2009

After graduating from Nippon Sport Science University, Taniguchi joined Asahi Kasei and achieved some of the most brilliant results among Japanese marathon runners. However, what is not widely known is that behind the scenes, he had been working harder than anyone else.

His many brilliant achievements are the result of constantly thinking about how to win, gathering information, and thoroughly devising ways to spend his time. For Taniguchi, being true to himself means "keep running as long as there are people who are happy with it." It goes without saying that Taniguchi has inspired many people with his running. Ikko Juku was where I was able to learn about Taniguchi's beliefs.

Date: October 2008
Profile of lecturer: Ryoji Yamaguchi (General Manager of the Rugby Club at Kyoto Municipal Fushimi High School)

Date: October 2008
Profile of lecturer: Hideo Shimizu (CEO of Top Culture Co., Ltd.)

Date: October 2008
Lecturer profile: Yoshiharu Katagata (Chairman of the United Nations Development NPO Japan DEVNET Association)

Date: October 2008
Lecturer profile: Takashi Goto (Sky Perfect TV Major League Baseball commentator)

Date: October 2007
Profile of lecturer: Yusuke Saraya (CEO, Saraya Co., Ltd.)

Date: October 2007
Profile of lecturer: Yuichiro Miura (Professional skier, Principal of Clark Memorial International High School)

Date: October 2007
Instructor profile: Rokusaburo Dojo (Chef)

Date: October 2006
Lecturer profile: Yasuhiro Yamashita (Professor, Faculty of Physical Education, Tokai University)

Date: October 2006
Lecturer profile: Yoshihiko Oda (Chairman and CEO, Kagaya Co., Ltd.)

Date: October 2006
Profile of lecturer: Katsuhiko Otani (CEO of Otani Co., Ltd.)

Date: October 2005
Profile of lecturer: Shiro Fujita (Senior Advisor, NTT Data Corporation)

Date: October 2005
Profile of lecturer: Akio Tanii (Special Advisor, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.)

Date: October 2005
Profile of lecturer: Mr. Yukio Hirayama (former Governor of Niigata Prefecture)

Date: October 2005
Profile of lecturer: Mr. Seiji Maehara (Member of the House of Representatives)

Date: October 2005
Profile of lecturer: Mr. Kunio Hara (CEO of Mary Chocolate Company, Ltd.)

Date: October 2004
Profile of lecturer: Yuichiro Miura (Professional skier, Principal of Clark Memorial International High School)

Date: October 2004
Profile of the instructor: Professor Tadayuki Takahashi (former manager and head chef of the Ise Shima Tourist Hotel)
Lecturer Profile: Mr. Chikayuki Kino (former president of Panasonic Telecommunications)

Date: October 2004
Profile of lecturer: Kazuaki Kiriya (photographer and film director)

Date: October 2004
Profile: Daiji Wajima (former 54th Yokozuna/General Manager of the Corporate American Football Club, Student Support Association, ROCKBULL)

Date: October 2004
Profile of lecturer: Mr. Seinosuke Takahashi (Manager, Matsushita Foundation for the Advancement of Social Sciences)

Date: October 2003
Lecturer profile: Hideaki Fujio (CEO of Chichi Publishing)

Date: October 2003
Profile of lecturer: Mr. Chikayuki Kino (former president of Panasonic Telecommunications)

Date: October 2003
Lecturer Profile: Shoichi Watanabe (Professor Emeritus, Sophia University)

Date: October 2003
Profile of instructor: Tadayuki Takahashi (former general manager and executive chef of Shima Kanko Hotel)

Date: October 2003
Lecturer profile: Mr. Sadao Aoki (Owner of MK Group)

Date: October 2003
Profile of lecturer: Yoko Gushiken (former professional boxing world champion)

Date: October 2002
Lecturer profile: Mr. Hisaji Ohara (Director of Yukiguni Botanical Garden)

Date: October 2002
Lecturer profile: Yoshikazu Kato (President of Katokichi)

Date: October 2002
Profile of lecturer: Mr. Chikayuki Kino (former president of Matsushita Telecommunications, director of the Japan Information and Communications Research Institute)

Date: October 2002
Lecturer Profile: Sakuji Yoshimura (Professor, Waseda University)

Date: October 2002
Profile of lecturer: Akira Joko (Head of Shi Network)

Date: October 2002
Profile of lecturer: Choji Murata (former professional baseball player, baseball commentator)

Date: October 2001
Lecturer profile: Ms. Kayoko Hosokawa (Chairman of the Board of Directors of Special Olympics Nippon)

Date: October 2001
Lecturer profile: Tomoko Matsushima (Actress)

Date: October 2001
Profile of lecturer: Yutaka Enatsu (former professional baseball player)

Date: October 2001
Lecturer profile: Tadao Koike (President of the Pacific Baseball Association)

Date: October 2001
Lecturer profile: Kihachiro Onitsuka (Chairman of ASICS Corporation)

Date: October 2001
Profile of lecturer: Yasuhiro Yamashita (Los Angeles Olympic Judo gold medalist)

Date: October 2000
Lecturer profile: Mr. Nichimu Inada (Family President)

Date: October 2000
Profile of lecturer: Yoko Gushiken (former professional boxing world champion)

Date: October 2000
Profile of instructor: Mr. Akiyoshi Matsui (Director of Kyokushin Kaikan)

Date: October 2000
Lecturer profile: Naoki Kojima (biographer)

Date: October 2000
Profile of lecturer: Seiji Oshima (President of Joetsu Cable Television)

Date: October 2000
Lecturer Profile: Morihiro Hosokawa (former Prime Minister)

Date: October 2000
Instructor Profile: Toshio Tanaka (Hairdresser)

Date: October 2000
Profile of lecturer: Akinobu Hiranaka (former world boxing champion)

Date: October 1999
Lecturer profile: Kunio Yonenaga (Shogi player)

Date: October 1999
Profile of lecturer: Yukiyasu Togo (former president of Toyota Motor Sales USA)

Date: October 1999
Lecturer profile: Hideaki Fujio (Editor-in-Chief of Chichi Publishing)

Date: October 1999
Profile of lecturer: Yasuhiro Yamashita (Los Angeles Olympic Judo gold medalist)

Date: October 1999
Profile of lecturer: Mr. Seiji Maehara (Member of the House of Representatives)

Date: October 1999
Lecturer profile: Mr. Sumi Shimomura (Chairman of the Business Information Center)

Date: October 1999
Lecturer profile: Yoshio Kinugasa (former Hiroshima Toyo Carp)

Date: October 1998
Lecturer profile: Tomohiro Nakata (CEO of Salad Cosmo)

Date: October 1998
Profile of lecturer: Hitomi Suzuki (former runner-up for Miss Japan, gold medalist in wheelchair athletics)

Date: October 1998
Lecturer profile: Naoki Kojima (biographer)

Date: October 1998
Profile of lecturer: Shoji Amada (sword artist, Living National Treasure)

Date: October 1998
Profile of the instructor: Naohiko Teraoka (CEO of Japanese Cuisine Teraoka)

Date: October 1998
Lecturer profile: Tokutaro Tamai (Representative of the Japan Creative Education Research Institute)

Date: October 1998
Profile of lecturer: Keijiro Nakamura (former advisor to Honda Motor Co., Ltd.)

Date: October 1997
Lecturer profile: Mr. Mori Masaaki (NHK baseball commentator)

Date: October 1997
Lecturer profile: Masaaki Kitami (Director of the Kitami Wage Research Institute)

Date: October 1997
Lecturer profile: Hideo Aoki (Vice Chairman of MK Group)

Date: October 1997
Lecturer profile: Mr. Takao Onda (President of Deto Waterworks)

Date: October 1997
Profile of lecturer: Fumio Sasaki (President of Dainichi Industries)

Date: October 1997
Lecturer profile: Tadahiko Tanizawa (Attorney, Representative of the Renes Gakuen Group)

Date: October 1996
Lecturer profile: Katsumi Kato (Economic Journalist)

Date: October 1996
Lecturer profile: Mr. Sadao Aoki (Owner of MK Group)

Date: October 1996
Profile of lecturer: Yoshio Shirai (former professional boxing world champion)

Date: October 1996
Profile of the instructor: Master Magaki (former Yokozuna, 2nd Wakanohana)

Date: October 1996
Lecturer profile: Masashi Matsuda (President of JR East Japan)

Date: October 1995
Lecturer profile: Tadayasu Matsubara (President of Matsubara)

Date: October 1995
Profile of lecturer: Kiyoshi Kawabe (CEO of Marushin Group)

Date: October 1995
Profile of lecturer: Yoko Gushiken (former professional boxing world champion)

Date: October 1995
Lecturer profile: Naoki Kojima (biographer)

Date: October 1995
Profile of lecturer: Toshihiko Yamashita (Advisor, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.)

Date: October 1995
Profile of lecturer: Hidesaburo Kagiyama (President of Royal, currently Yellow Hat Co., Ltd.)

Date: October 1995
Profile of lecturer: Akira Joko (former vice president of the Matsushita Institute of Government and Management)