Exploring the New Shape of Travel in Noto: An Event for 'Kyoku Meguru Oyaji'

Celebrating 'Kyoku Meguru Oyaji': An Event for Noto's Revival

On April 6, 2026, Tokyo-based Propeller Co., Ltd. will celebrate the Amazon Prime launch of the drama "Kyoku Meguru Oyaji" starring actor Yoichi Natsumizu. This event will take place at the POS Studio located within JR Takanawa Gateway Station and aims to uncover new opportunities for regional revitalization through postal services, haiku, and railways in Noto.

The talk event will feature a star-studded lineup, including popular train-themed YouTuber Saionji with over one million subscribers, announcer Tomomi Kuno, haiku poet Takashi Hoshino, and Hiroyuki Taniguchi from the closed Wajima Onsen hotel "Yashio." Together, they will discuss the current situation in Noto, which is returning to normal two years after the earthquake, and explore how existing infrastructures like postal services and railways can create a new travel style for the Reiwa era.

The Significance of Postal Services

Postal offices serve as a crucial community hub, yet younger generations are increasingly distancing themselves from these institutions. "Kyoku Meguru Oyaji" aims to redefine the experience of visiting postal offices as a sophisticated adult pastime, emphasizing emotional connections with local areas. This event will go beyond merely showcasing the work; it will illustrate how entertainment can play a role in disaster recovery and the creation of greater mobility.

Event Details

- Location: JR Takanawa Gateway Station POS Studio
- Organizer: Propeller Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo)
- Date & Time: April 6, 2026, from 6 PM to 8 PM
- Participants (subject to change):

- Yoichi Natsumizu (Actor/Main Star)
- Saionji (YouTuber)
- Tomomi Kuno (Announcer)
- Takashi Hoshino (Haiku Poet)
- Hiroyuki Taniguchi (Wajima Onsen)
- Masaki Masugi (Director)

- Format: Invitation-only event for media and industry professionals with no public access. Highlights will be shared via digest afterward.

Program Content

Title: "Amazon Prime Launch: How Kyoku Meguru and Entertainment Craft a New Journey of Revival in Japan"

1. Part One: Reporting on Noto's current situation two years after the earthquake, focusing on tourism challenges from Wajima. Insights on necessary support from the perspective of Natsumizu and the team who just finished filming in the area.
2. Part Two: Presenting visual beauty captured by Director Masugi surrounding postal services in Noto, coupled with narratives revealing the stories of hope from interactions with postal workers.
3. Part Three: Panel Discussion: "Could This Be the Future of Travel? - Merging Railways, Postal Services, and Culture." A discussion led by Saionji and Hoshino on the charm of travel and the future travel packages that could engage all generations, in collaboration with JTB Publishing.

Participation Details

This event is exclusive to media and stakeholders and will not be open to the general public. Opportunities for interviews and photo sessions with the attendees will be provided, covering multi-faceted topics related to the current state of Noto's revival, the use of railways for tourism strategies, and postal explorations.