Exploring Emotions: The Onomatope Experience Workshop Report

On July 11, 2025, Trustyyle Inc. hosted the "Onomatope Experience Workshop" at the HR Library, a community aimed at fostering connections among HR professionals. This exceptional workshop, led by Yusuke Okamoto, the CEO of Color Variation, utilized the unique "Onomatope Cards" for participants to explore and articulate their emotions. This article delves into the event's background, participant feedback, and future prospects.

Background and Purpose

In today’s business environment, logical thinking and tangible results often overshadow the importance of individual emotions. Understanding one’s own feelings is crucial for employees to realize their true potential and enhance their creativity. Furthermore, fostering psychological safety within an organization begins with sharing emotions among team members. Drawing from this necessity, the workshop aimed to facilitate self-awareness of emotional nuances through engaging activities and shared experiences using the Onomatope Cards, which enable participants to express often unarticulated feelings easily.

Event Overview

- Event Name: Onomatope Experience Workshop
- Date & Time: July 11, 2025, 19:00 - 21:00
- Location: HR Library, 6th Floor, WACROSS NINGYOCHO, 1-12-7, Nihonbashi Kakigara-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Theme: Exploring emotions and deepening self-understanding using the "Onomatope Cards"
- Facilitator: Yusuke Okamoto

A certified workshop designer with an MBA, Yusuke has transitioned from a clinical physiotherapist to running Color Variation since 2018 with a mission to create a vibrant society through educational dialogues.

Participant Feedback Highlights

Many participants expressed their amazement at what they learned during the event. Here are a few insightful comments:

- "Through onomatopoeia, I discovered aspects of myself that I usually overlook."
- "It was lucky to uncover my unexpected traits."
- "I realized how hard it is to express my feelings, but sharing my stories felt refreshing and could improve mutual understanding in our workplace."

Participants reported significant learning outcomes:

- "Using the tools made it easier to express emotions."
- "Reflecting on the difference between feelings I express and those I keep inside enhanced my self-awareness."
- "Understanding my emotions led to greater self-comprehension."

Key Outcomes and Future Prospects

The workshop offered a rare opportunity for participants to touch upon their emotional intricacies through the lens of onomatopoeia. Feedback collected through surveys indicated the effectiveness of the tools, with many noting how shared dialogues sparked new insights into their personal emotions. Notably, suggestions for further exploration included possible applications in workplace settings and requests for additional tools that could facilitate team-building activities.

At HR Library, we plan to host more experiential workshops and events addressing participants' requests, such as information sharing on employee mental health initiatives. Updates for future events will be shared through our official website and social media channels, and we look forward to your engagement.

About HR Library

Opened on April 1, 2024, in Tokyo's Ningyocho, HR Library is a co-working space and community gathering place for HR professionals, boasting over 2,500 books on human resources and more than 600 members. Our tagline, "Learning Together with Colleagues to Forge the Future," emphasizes our commitment to collective growth and development.

- Location: 6th Floor, WACROSS NINGYOCHO, 1-12-7, Nihonbashi Kakigara-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Foundation Date: April 1, 2024
- Official Website: HR Library
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- Official LinkedIn: HR Library LinkedIn