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Mercury's Event for World Children's Day

On November 19, 2025, Mercury, a human resources service company based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, hosted a remarkable event titled "Laughing School" to celebrate World Children's Day. Around 90 families gathered at the Theatre Mercury Shinjuku to engage in a lesson led by the comedy duo Osheils, who are renowned for their commitment to education through humor. This event aimed to promote a theme of "humor that does not harm others," offering participants a unique educational experience.

Background of the Event

Mercury has long been active in providing learning opportunities for local children, organizing programming classes and graduation events. This initiative coincided with World Children's Day, celebrated on November 20, a day dedicated to recognizing children's rights and welfare. By emphasizing children's smiles, rights, and community collaboration, Mercury opened its theater to host a special event that bridged laughter, education, and locality.

Event Details

• - Name: Osheils' Laughing School
• - Date: November 19, 2025, 18:30 - 19:30 (Doors open at 18:15)
• - Venue: Theatre Mercury Shinjuku (3-30-13 Shinjuku, Shinjuku Marui, 8th Floor, Tokyo)
• - Target Audience: Children under elementary school age and their parents
• - Guests: Comedians Osheils (Nobuo Yajima & Shinnosuke Nomura)
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Participants: Approximately 90 attendees

Program Overview

The event kicked off with an opening performance from the comedians, including a comedic introduction and a discussion on the theme of kindness through humor. Using improv comedy, such as the "Papers" segment where audience notes inspired the storyline, families were encouraged to think critically while engaging in laughter.

Participants were invited to join in a comedy skit themed around schools, culminating in a wholesome ending where kids expressed, "I’m glad I met you!" The program included various activities:

• - Opening stand-up comedy
• - Discussion on “humor that does not harm”
• - Improv comedy involving audience input
• - Participation games focusing on communication and collaboration

Audience Engagement

The atmosphere was electric, filled with laughter and joy as families learned the importance of kind communication. Children, including some who were usually shy, found themselves laughing and enjoying the experience. Parents appreciated the balanced structure of the event, which allowed their kids to shine. Feedback from participants included praise for the engaging content and requests for similar events to be held in local schools

Post-Event Impression

After the event, attendees enjoyed specially prepared fermented food bento boxes from the local restaurant "Delicious Fermentation Miso Goro," allowing families to savor the experience at home and close the day on a positive note filled with joy and fond memories.

Profile of the Performers: Osheils

Comedians Nobuo Yajima and Shinnosuke Nomura comprise the duo known as Osheils, formed in 2013. Both have teaching credentials, which they bring to their unique style of comedy. They tour schools throughout Japan to perform comedic lessons addressing issues such as bullying, rights, and career pathways, making them known as the "most touring comedy duo in schools". Their trademarked program "Career Comedy" is recognized for blending education and entertainment.

Future Aspirations

Looking ahead, Mercury plans to continue leveraging the Theatre Mercury Shinjuku for community-focused children’s education and experiential learning. Committed to fostering education, culture, and local collaboration, Mercury aims to turn its venue into a community space that nurtures future generations.

About World Children's Day

World Children's Day, observed annually on November 20, was established to honor the adoption of the "Declaration of the Rights of the Child" by the UN General Assembly in 1959. It aims to promote mutual understanding and welfare for children worldwide.

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Theatre Mercury Overview

• - Name: Theatre Mercury Shinjuku
• - Official Site: theatre-mercury.com
• - Address: 8th Floor, Shinjuku Marui, Shinjuku, Tokyo
• - Capacity: 130 seats (flexible seating options available)
• - Usage: Seminars, lectures, press conferences, performances, meetings, training, and more.

Company Information: Mercury Co., Ltd.

• - Head Office: 23rd Floor, Shinjuku Nomura Building, 1-26-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
• - Founded: November 2006
• - Capital: 500 million yen
• - Employees: 5,610 (approx. 90% full-time)
• - Business Outline: Utilizing human resources for promotional campaigns, education, entertainment, and outsourcing services.

Mercury aims to connect society and people through the motto of "impressive agents" and is committed to expanding opportunities for all individuals to foster a better society.