Talk Event Held to Discuss the "Future" of Ryokan Homeikan in Hongo, Tokyo

株式会社narrative (Narrative Co., Ltd.), which is involved in the revitalization of old houses nationwide, will co-host a talk event with 株式会社鳳明館 (Homeikan Co., Ltd.) and 一般社団法人本郷建築デザイン研究所 (Hongo Architecture Design Institute) at Ryokan Homeikan Morikawa Annex in Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, on July 11, 2026 (Sat). The event, titled "The 'Future' of Homeikan," will discuss the future utilization of Homeikan.

On the same day, an awards ceremony will be held to announce the winners of the Homeikan Photo Contest held this spring, along with a photo exhibition displaying all submitted works.

*Please note that applications from the general public are now closed, and this release is for members of the press. If you wish to cover this event, please contact us via the application form at the bottom of this page.

Ryokan Homeikan, with its origins in the Hongo boarding house founded in 1898, consists of three buildings: the "Main Building," a registered tangible cultural property converted into a ryokan after the war; the "Taimachi Annex," a former private residence converted into a ryokan; and the "Morikawa Annex," built as a group accommodation ryokan. Having survived the Great Kanto Earthquake and the Tokyo air raids, it has long conveyed the history of the Hongo ryokan district.

The talk event will feature Mr. Naofumi Hosomi, Representative Director of the Hongo Architecture Design Institute, who is involved in the Homeikan revitalization project from an architectural and design perspective, and Mr. Taisuke Okubo, Representative Director of Narrative Co., Ltd., which develops old house revitalization and community development projects nationwide and is leading the planning, design, and operation of this project. They will discuss "The 'Future' of Homeikan," exploring how Homeikan, which is scheduled for renovation to maintain and utilize the building, can be utilized as a space open to the community while preserving its value as a cultural property.

In anticipation of the renovations, a "Homeikan Photo Contest" was held this spring, inviting photos related to Homeikan. With the winners now decided, an awards ceremony will be held to express gratitude to all applicants and those who have visited Homeikan in the past. A photo exhibition showcasing all submitted photos will also be held at the venue. Visitors can view not only the award-winning works but also Homeikan as captured through the perspectives of each applicant.

Official Website: https://www.homeikan.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryokanhomeikan/

<Event Details>

*Applications from the general public are now closed. The following information is for members of the press.

*If you wish to cover this event, please contact us via the application form at the bottom of this page.

[Date and Time]

July 11, 2026 (Sat) 10:00 AM - (Doors open 9:45 AM) *Entry and exit are permitted during the event.

[Location]

Homeikan Morikawa Annex

6-23-5 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033

15-minute walk from Hongo-sanchome Station, 12-minute walk from Kasuga Station

*Please use public transportation as parking is not available.

[Schedule]

9:45 AM - Doors Open

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Photo Contest Awards Ceremony

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM Talk Event "The 'Future' of Homeikan"

◆Speakers

- Hongo Architecture Design Institute

Representative Director Naofumi Hosomi

- Narrative Co., Ltd.

Representative Director Taisuke Okubo

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Photo Exhibition

*This event has already been announced, primarily to those who have participated in past Homeikan events. Members of the press wishing to cover the event should contact the inquiry contact below.

◆Inquiries regarding this matter

Narrative Co., Ltd. / [email protected]

◆Media Application Form (Deadline: July 10 (Fri))

https://x.gd/N77wf