【Special Lecture Series for Members】Encounters and Authenticity in a Life of Performance

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• Speaker: Kinya KITAOHJI (Actor)
• Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025, 6:30-8:30 pm (including reception)
• Venue: Iwasaki Koyata Memorial Hall
• Language: Japanese (without interpretation)
• Eligibility: I-House members and spouses/partners only (registration required) *On the day of the event, please present your membership card at the reception desk in front of the venue.
• Admission: 5,000 yen/person

I-House regularly holds members-only events to which a distinguished member is invited as a guest. The Special Lecture Series for Members in June will feature Kinya Kitaohji. Kinya Kitaohji, a distinguished actor who has long stood at the forefront of Japanese cinema, television, and theater—from period dramas to contemporary works—will share reflections from his remarkable career spanning over 60 years. Along the way, he has encountered countless people, stories, and experiences that have shaped both his life and artistry. What does “authenticity” mean to an actor who has taken on so many roles? In this special lecture, Kitaohji will speak about the values and outlook that have guided his life, using the themes of “encounters” and “authenticity” as touchstones. This rare opportunity promises insights that resonate across generations and walks of life. We warmly invite you to join us for what is sure to be an inspiring and memorable event.

Kinya KITAOHJI (Actor)
Born in 1943, Kinya Kitaohji made his film debut in 1956 with Oyakodaka (Father and Son Hawks). Since then, he has built a prolific career spanning television dramas, films, stage productions, and voice acting. His accomplishments have been recognized with numerous honors, including the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 2007 and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, in 2015. In recent years, he has appeared in a wide range of notable works, such as TBS’s Hanzawa Naoki, the Jidaigeki Channel’s Mitsuya Seizaemon’s Final Record, TV Tokyo’s Kioku Sousa: Shinjuku East Police Station Case File, and NHK’s historical drama Seiten o Tsuke (Reach Beyond the Blue Sky). He is also known as the voice of the “father” character in SoftBank commercials and currently appears in TBS’s Sunday drama Kyasutā (The Newscaster).