On the afternoon of October 24th, we held the "Otemae Educational Corporation 80th Anniversary Celebration" at the Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka.
On that day, the "Otemae Educational Corporation 80th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony" and the "Otemae Educational Corporation Alumni Association General Meeting" were held at the same hotel. Following this, a grand celebration was held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the school's founding, with approximately 950 people in attendance, including guests of honor, many alumni, faculty and staff, and school officials.

The celebration began with a spectacular opening performance by Otemae University Wind Orchestra, and their powerful performance created a splendid atmosphere befitting this momentous occasion.

Next, following the opening address by Mr. Kaname Yo Fukui, Chairperson of the Board of the Board of Directors of Otemae Educational Corporation, Mr. Tsutomu Hirose, Director of Otemae Educational Corporation Gakuen, gave a speech on behalf of the organizers. After that, the guests of honor performed the traditional sake barrel breaking ceremony, and the venue was filled with a celebratory atmosphere. Furthermore, a toast was proposed by Mr. Hidefumi Koide, Managing Director Director and Director General of the Japan Association of Private Universities, and a time of pleasant conversation began.

During the informal discussion time, Otemae University President Mitsutoshi Hirano introduced the "Faculty of Human Information," scheduled to open in April 2027, outlining the university's new challenges and future prospects. Students and faculty also introduced their original craft beer "BEO" and original coffee "OTEMAE BLEND COFFEE," as well as the "Water Set," a collaborative product with Ootora Kamaboko, showcasing the university's educational and research activities and community collaboration efforts to the attendees. The beer and kamaboko were also available for tasting at the venue.

The ceremony was emceed by Masako Takeuchi, a graduate of Otemae Women's University and former announcer for Setouchi Broadcasting, who added a touch of elegance to the event.

And finally, for the main attraction, the chorus group "Circus" presented a live stage show. Their well-known songs, familiar to many people, captivated the audience, making it a moment that everyone, regardless of generation, could enjoy.

This meaningful celebration, marking our 80th anniversary, allowed us to reflect on the history of the school and share our hopes for the future with many of you. Otemae Educational Corporation will continue to uphold its founding principles and strive for further development.

(Source: School Public Relations)