<Lecture Report> Embodying 'Living by What You Love'! Oekaki Creator(R) Serves as Lecturer for 'Regional Inquiry Class' at Tsuruga Technical High School

Creators Academy, which provides 'Oekaki Movie(R)' to solve branding and PR challenges for businesses and entrepreneurs, and trains 'Oekaki Creators(R)', reports that active Oekaki Creator(R) Chie Ishimaru served as a lecturer for the first session of the 'Regional Inquiry Class' held at local Tsuruga Technical High School (Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture) on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

[Lecture Overview] Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 14:25–15:15 (6th period) Venue: Tsuruga Technical High School Target: 1st-year students Fee: Free Organizer: Tsuruga Technical High School

As the first session of the 'Regional Industry' Regional Inquiry Class, Chie Ishimaru, an Oekaki Creator(R) from and residing in Fukui Prefecture, was invited to speak to students as a young entrepreneur.

[Summary of Content] - Screening of her own 'Oekaki Movie(R)' as a profile - Information about the Oekaki Creator(R) profession - Proving that one can make a living doing what they love even in regional areas - Benefits of pursuing one's passion as a career - Mindset for turning passions into a career

Message and Feedback from Ms. Chie Ishimaru Ms. Ishimaru shared that while making a living from one's passion requires responsibility and determination, it leads to self-confidence and skill improvement. - Success comes thanks to others; arrogance stops growth. - Treat failures as personal learning opportunities and make improvements. - When a chance arises, take the leap without hesitation. Students showed great enthusiasm, asking many questions until the end of the period, demonstrating the possibility of contributing to local development through one's passions even from regional areas.

What is 'Oekaki Movie(R)'? A video technique established by our representative Nobuaki Haku, which solves branding challenges for entrepreneurs and companies through 'storytelling' and 'hand-drawn' expressions.

What is an 'Oekaki Creator(R)'? Professionals certified by the International Jibun Story Association who provide one-stop services from client interviews and scenario creation to illustration video creation and final delivery.