Here in Tsukuba, the very first station of ideas.
A voice carries a thought, setting it in motion.
It crosses fields, climbs mountains, dives through valleys,
emerging from tunnels into the light.
and from this place, the journey begins.
The rails that carry it forward start with me.
Here in Tsukuba, the very first station of ideas.
This time, it is my thought on board.
Chasing the rhythm of a departing train,
its rails stretch outward — reaching for the world.
From here, let us lay our own lines.
From here, let us watch ideas take flight.
And from this place, the journey begins — right here, right now.
And the ideas continue on, boundless and unending.
TEDxUTsukuba 2025
始発
Date: November 30th, 2025 03:30 - 09:00
Event Delivery: Onsite
Place: Kasuga Auditorium
Price(JPY)
3400円
(Student: 1700円)
Speakers
Itsuki Nisiue
Representative of IY Railroad Consulting / Choshi Electric Railway Director and Train Operator
From an early age, he was a railway enthusiast who wrote “train driver” as his future dream, and was a boy who liked the entire railway systems. After experiencing roles such as train driver, dispatcher at a major private railway operator, and working at a foreign-affiliated company, he became an independent railway specialist. In 2024, he was appointed Director of Choshi Electric Railway Co., Ltd. He also currently runs “Tetsudō Zemi” as a railway-related YouTuber.
Takayoshi Doi
Professor, Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Tsukuba
Professor in the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Tsukuba. His areas of expertise include social pathology and the criminal sociology. He researches contemporary theories of human relationships, particularly focusing on youth crime and delinquency, as well as concepts like “over-connection” and “parental lottery.”
Joey Bizinger
Content creator
As of July 2024, his total video views exceed 610 million, with 3.38 million channel subscribers and over 1,300 uploaded videos. He is a YouTuber who introduces Japanese subculture, including anime and manga, sharing the appeal of Japan. In recent years, he has expanded beyond subculture, leveraging his unique perspective as the son of a Japanese mother and Australian father to focus on introducing everyday Japanese customs and lesser-known aspects of Japanese culture. His fluency in both Japanese and English, combined with his position straddling two cultures, offers a perspective that resonates deeply with audiences both in Japan and internationally.
Dohjin Miyamoto
SF Implementation Lab, Inc. CEO
Completed doctoral studies at the Graduate School of Science, University of Tokyo. He is active under unique titles such as fictional studies scholar, possible-worlds novelist, and speculative science consultant; researching methods of creating innovation by combining science fiction and technology. Influenced by his parents, he aspired from childhood to pursue paths in academic and art. His hobbies include watching foreign television dramas, visiting art museums, and traveling. He argues that by making use of the power of science fiction, anyone can create a “new future.”
Bijutukaisetu
Art Explainer
Art explainer. Born in 1990. Graduated in 2013 from Tokyo Gakugei University's Junior High School Teacher Training Program, majoring in Art. Subsequently worked as an art teacher, primarily at junior high schools. From 2020, under the handle “Bijutukaisetu,” he began creating specialized art explanation content primarily on social media, with the motto “From vague viewing to ‘I see’ viewing.” Resigned from teaching in 2022 and became a freelancer. He is the organizer of “×art | Kakeru Art,” a project making art accessible to everyone. He engages in a wide range of art outreach activities, including corporate lectures, serving as an exhibition commentary ambassador, art writing contributions, drafting artist statements, and providing production advice.
Katahira Hiroshi
WADAIKO solo player
Leader of the wadaiko team “Dokkoi.” With 34 years of experience, he performs on numerous stages based in Tsukuba City. He has mastered both “group drumming,” which produces unified resonance, and “solo drumming,” which pursues solitary expression. He freely handles taiko drums of various sizes and creates a unique world of his own.
Theme
始発
Programme
12:00
Reception Start
12:30
Opening
12:50
- 13:50
Talk Session 1
14:10
- 15:00
Workshop
15:20
Performance
15:45
- 16:25
Talk Session 2
16:45
- 18:00
After Party
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Venue
Kasuga Auditorium
