Gakutensoku Yojo's Realistic Hunting Diary: First Essay Series 'Pepe Ryoushi' Starts on Literary Web Site 'HB' on May 29th (Fri)!

Homesha Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yukio Motegi) launched the essay series 'Pepe Ryoushi' (Apprentice Hunter) by comedian Yojo of Gakutensoku on its literary book web site 'HB' on Friday, May 29, 2026. An interview article introducing his enthusiasm and highlights for the series was also published on the same day.

'Pepe Ryoushi' is an essay in which Yojo, a 21-year veteran comedian and the second-generation champion of THE SECOND, talks about 'hunting,' which is his other life's work. Yojo, who holds a Type 1 hunting license, shares various experiences related to hunting, such as his days challenging deer hunting as a 5th-year apprentice hunter, the path to obtaining his license, anecdotes about his hunting mentor, how to dress game, and delicious gibier cuisine.

In the first episode, 'First Deer Hunt,' he shares his experience of his first hunt with a sense of realism. What is Yojo's special skill that astonished his mentor? Please also pay attention to the many photos related to hunting that are being released to the media for the first time.