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Aquastar's 54th Study Meeting: Transforming Work into Play

On September 19, 2025, Aquastar Corporation, a Tokyo-based firm specializing in digital creative solutions to marketing challenges, hosted its 54th installment of the internal study series "ShareNova." This gathering serves as a platform for sharing insights both within and outside the company.

The Speaker: Hiroki Kamiyoshi

The session featured Hiroki Kamiyoshi from Bandai Namco Entertainment. Since joining the company as a new graduate in 2017, Kamiyoshi has developed expertise in product planning, e-commerce operation, and sound entertainment development. By 2021, he transitioned into strategic planning, where he focused on management and culture-building projects. As of 2025, he helps shape corporate communications as part of Bandai Namco's growth initiative.

The Theme: Turning Work into Play

The theme of the event, "Transforming Work into Play: Seven Lessons That Move Me," resonated particularly as participants prepared for the latter half of the year, often considered a season for learning. This session aimed to enhance participants' understanding of how to approach their careers while nurturing a playful attitude toward work.

Kamiyoshi planned to share “seven lessons” about career growth drawing from his personal experiences from being an entry-level employee to taking on significant responsibilities. He aimed to provide concrete advice on aligning work with personal interests and building self-value in the process.

During the session, attendees had the opportunity to engage with Kamiyoshi through a dialogue format that included responses to pre-submitted questions from Aquastar employees. This not only enhanced the learning experience but also created an interactive environment for knowledge exchange.

Overview of ShareNova

"ShareNova" began in 2021 as a creative talent development initiative aimed at facilitating knowledge exchange among employees irrespective of their job roles. The program encourages teamwork and collective growth by hosting regular sessions that now include external guest speakers across various industries. By the time of this 54th meeting, ShareNova is increasingly recognized as a valuable learning forum for professional development.

About Aquastar Corporation

Founded in 1991, Aquastar has built a strong reputation in visual production, primarily focusing on advertising storyboards and illustrations. In recent years, it has expanded its portfolio to include anime and game licensing visuals, as well as web and social media marketing strategies, and VR space design. The company prides itself on solving promotional challenges for businesses and local governments through the power of visual communications, handling over 5,000 projects annually.

The mission at Aquastar is clear: to convey complex ideas in an accessible and attractive manner, effectively engaging and moving the audience through their content.

Company Information
Name: Aquastar Corporation
Headquarters: 1-13-1 Tsukiji, Ginza Shochiku Square, 7F, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
Kansai Branch: 1-22-4 Edobori, Higobashi Ishikawa Building, 702, Nishi-ku, Osaka, 550-0002, Japan
Founded: November 14, 1991
Website: aqua-star.co.jp
Production Examples: aqua-star.co.jp/works