Press Invitation: Voice Actress Aya Emori to Appear at 'TKP SHONIN PARK 1st Anniversary × Aruaru City Oita Branch Opening Commemorative Talk Show' (July 20, 2026, Mon/Holiday)

TKP Corporation (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Takaki Kono, hereinafter 'TKP') is currently hosting the 'TKP SHONIN PARK 1st Anniversary Fes!' from July 1 (Wed) to July 31 (Fri), 2026, to commemorate the first anniversary of its integrated resort facility 'TKP SHONIN PARK' in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture.

As a special event within this festival, it has been decided that a commemorative talk show titled 'TKP SHONIN PARK 1st Anniversary × Aruaru City Oita Branch Opening Commemorative Talk Show' will be held on July 20, 2026 (Mon, Holiday).

This event is being co-hosted in conjunction with the pre-opening of 'Aruaru City Oita Branch,' operated by APAMAN Co., Ltd. The guest speaker will be Aya Emori, a popular voice actress and artist known for her role as Natsumi Kaiduka in the hit anime 'Love Live! Superstar!!,' who also serves as the official 13th-anniversary ambassador for Aruaru City.

The initiative aims to promote regional circulation and local vibrancy by connecting the Ōita Station area and Beppu area through pop culture elements such as anime, manga, and games. We sincerely invite media representatives to cover this event and provide the details below. We look forward to your attendance.

【Event Overview】

Event Name

TKP SHONIN PARK 1st Anniversary × Aruaru City Oita Branch Opening Commemorative Talk Show

Guest

Aya Emori (Voice Actress & Artist / Official Ambassador for Aruaru City 13th Anniversary)

Date & Time

July 20, 2026 (Mon, Holiday)

【Talk Show】14:30–15:00

【Media Photo Session】After the show (approx. 10 minutes)

Venue

Special Stage, TKP SHONIN PARK (795-1 Kamikawahamacho, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture)

Access

【On foot】3-minute walk from JR Beppu Daigaku Station

【By car】14 minutes from Beppu IC / approx. 10 minutes from Beppu Station

※Parking is available on-site, but congestion may occur due to the event

Notes

◆Photography during the talk show: Still and video shooting is permitted from designated areas, provided it does not interfere with event operations or general attendees.

◆Post-show photo session: An official media photo session (approx. 10 minutes) will be held in a separate area within the facility after the talk show.

◆Interviews: Please contact us separately if you wish to conduct an interview with Ms. Emori.

※For publication or broadcast, materials may require prior approval from the guest's talent agency.

Guest Profile

Aya Emori (Emori Aya)

Voice actress and artist. Born February 23, 2004.

Gained widespread recognition after being cast as Natsumi Kaiduka, a member of the school idol group 'Liella!' in the popular anime series 'Love Live! Superstar!!.'

She is actively involved not only in voice acting but also in stage performances and music activities. Additionally, she serves as the official ambassador for the 13th anniversary of 'Aruaru City,' a hub for pop culture in Kyushu.

Official Website: http://www.box-corporation.com/aya_emori

Registration

Those wishing to attend are kindly requested to register via the application form below.

Deadline: July 19, 2026 (Sun) 18:00

Application Form for July 20 (Mon, Holiday): https://forms.gle/erJCvS37pGHNVX1N6

【Reference】Media Coverage for Main Event Day on July 18 (Sat)

On July 18 (Sat), the festival's main day, a wide range of programs aimed at enhancing local vibrancy will be held simultaneously. In addition to event coverage, you may also tour the facility and learn about TKP's regional revitalization initiatives. We encourage you to attend this opportunity.

Application Form for July 18 (Sat): https://forms.gle/eWCfin192Wody7SP9

Date & Time

July 18, 2026 (Sat) 12:30– (tentative)

Main Contents

12:30 Live Performance

16:00 TKP SHONIN PARK Tourism Ambassador 2026 Contest

17:00 Trinita Players + Nitan & Ridge Special Event, Handheld Fireworks Display

Ongoing: Festival stalls, water play events, beer garden, lottery, limited sweets sales, and more

※Individual interviews with our CEO, Mr. Kono, are also available

Venue

TKP SHONIN PARK

(795-1 Kamikawahamacho, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture)

Access

【On foot】3-minute walk from JR Beppu Daigaku Station

【By car】14 minutes from Beppu IC / approx. 10 minutes from Beppu Station

※Parking is available on-site, but congestion may occur due to the event

Event Details

https://www.shoninpark.jp/news/p1782/

※Media Coverage on Other Dates

The 1st-anniversary celebration runs from July 1 (Wed) to July 31 (Fri), 2026. For media coverage or facility tours on dates other than the main day (18th) or talk show (20th), please contact us separately for arrangements.

＜For inquiries and applications＞

TKP Corporation, Public Relations Department: Tanaka, Tachita

TEL: 03-6843-0011 FAX: 03-3266-5252 EMAIL: [email protected]