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The work-style reform initiative, implemented on a large scale starting in 2019 to create more comfortable working environments, has made a big impact. It feels like the term “work-life balance,” meaning balancing work and life, has become firmly established.
On February 24, 2025, a lecture featuring attorney Kikuchi Yukio, who has appeared in numerous media outlets, will be held in Mabi.
The lecture’s theme is work-life balance.
Attorneys are often thought to have demanding workloads, but Attorney Kikuchi Yukio reportedly manages to make time for his personal life as well.
The lecture by Attorney Kikuchi Yukio offers tips for enjoying your work. We spoke with the person in charge to learn more about it.
The information presented was current when this article was published in January 2025. Please note that it may differ from current information.
What is the “Lecture by Attorney Kikuchi Yukio”?
The lecture by Attorney Kikuchi Yukio is an event that will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025 (public holiday) at the “Marvy Fureai Center, Take Hall.”
About Attorney Kikuchi Yukio
Kikuchi Yukio, who will speak at the event, is an attorney who has appeared regularly on several television programs, including Nippon TV’s “The Legal Consultation Office” (now “The Consultation Office”).
Kikuchi Yukio has a wide range of hobbies, particularly sports. Alongside his work as an attorney, he continues to be active in many fields, including taking on triathlons and coaching a local elementary school volleyball team.
For more details about Kikuchi Yukio’s profile, check out the image below.
The theme of Kikuchi Yukio’s lecture is “Work-Life Balance: Giving Your All to Both Work and Family.”
To enjoy your work and feel energized, it is also important to make sure you have enough time for your personal life. Making your personal life fulfilling can boost your motivation at work and is expected to increase productivity.
This is an opportunity to get tips on how to achieve a good work-life balance from Kikuchi Yukio, who balances work and his personal life.
Admission is free, but advance registration is required. Those wishing to attend should register using the dedicated form. The registration deadline is Monday, February 10.
About the Takahashi River Basin Work Engagement Promotion Project
The lecture by Attorney Kikuchi Yukio is being held as one of the initiatives under the Takahashi River Basin Work Engagement Promotion Project.
The Takahashi River Basin Work Engagement Promotion Project aims to promote the creation of comfortable workplaces for people in the basin area. It has been carried out as part of efforts to foster “employment that values people,” following the declaration made at the G7 Kurashiki Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting held in April 2023.
In fiscal 2024, the project also held lectures on measures to address customer harassment and seminars on establishing systems for employing foreign nationals.
Interview with the person in charge
We spoke with Okamoto Kana of the Kurashiki City Labor and Employment Policy Division about the lecture by Attorney Kikuchi Yukio.
I believe you have held lectures in the past as well. Why did you ask Attorney Kikuchi Yukio to speak this time?
Okamoto (honorific omitted)
This lecture is being held as part of the Takahashi River Basin Work Engagement Promotion Project. The term “work engagement” may sound difficult, but simply put, it means “efforts to promote the creation of comfortable working environments.”
We believe work-life balance is essential to creating comfortable working environments.
Attorney Kikuchi Yukio is not only dedicated to his work as an attorney, but also puts a great deal of effort into sports such as volleyball and triathlons. So we planned a lecture where Attorney Kikuchi Yukio, who balances work and his personal life, will share the secrets of work-life balance.
He was actually scheduled to appear as a lecturer in 2020 as well, but unfortunately the event was canceled just before it was due to take place because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people had registered then, so we are delighted to finally be holding it this time.
What are the highlights of the lecture?
Okamoto
The biggest highlight is how Attorney Kikuchi Yukio achieves work-life balance. We hope you’ll pay close attention to how he manages to balance his personal life alongside his demanding work as an attorney.
We also plan to display panels in the lobby of Marvy Fureai Center, the venue, showcasing what makes local companies appealing.
The panels will also focus on work-life balance and introduce the working styles of employees at KANKO GAKUSEIFUKU CO., LTD. and Tryhoop Okayama. They will feature athlete employees in cycling and basketball players, as well as the employees who support them.
We hope this will give people a chance to learn that “there are people working in these ways at local companies.”
What kind of impact do you hope the lecture will have on the community?
Okamoto
Our main goal is to create a society where people in the Takahashi River Basin can work in safe and supportive workplaces, and where each person can continue working with a sense of purpose.
We hope you’ll apply what you learn to your own life—for example, by putting any advice that could be useful in your workplace into practice. Work-life balance is something many people can relate to, so we’d be happy if you find even one idea you can incorporate into your own life.
Who would you recommend this to?
Okamoto
This lecture offers tips for balancing work and personal life and making your life more fulfilling, so we’d like people of all ages and genders to attend.
We think it will be useful not only for people who work for companies, but also for those who manage their own schedules as freelancers or remote workers.
We’d also love homemakers who are busy with housework and childcare, and people who are passionate about their hobbies, to come along.
Since the venue is in Mabi, I thought it would be nice to explore the area as well as attend the lecture. Are there any places you recommend?
Okamoto
In Mabi, you can see the progress made in recovery from the heavy rains of July 2018, so I encourage you to explore the town before or after the lecture.
Recommended spots include Mabi Fureai Park, which has disaster-prevention facilities, and the new confluence of the Oda River, where construction has been completed. Right beside Miyata Bridge over the Oda River, there is also a “Monument Commemorating the Imperial Visit,” marking the visit of the Emperor and Empress (now the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita).
There are also many restaurants, so I hope you’ll enjoy a meal in Mabi as well.
Finally, do you have a message for our readers?
Okamoto
I think “working” is a fundamental part of life. To do your job well, it’s important to balance it with your family life and personal time.
This lecture is a valuable opportunity to hear about work-life balance from Attorney Kikuchi Yukio, who is familiar to many from television and other media.
The panel exhibition will also showcase the diverse working styles and appeal of local companies. We especially hope students looking for jobs and people considering a career change will take a look.
We look forward to seeing you there!
From the Writer
I’ve seen Attorney Kikuchi Yukio on television before. At the time, he seemed like a celebrity and someone far removed from everyday life, so I never imagined I’d have the chance to meet him in Kurashiki.
Work-life balance is a very familiar topic for working people. But while many of us have an ideal in mind, some may find it difficult to balance work and personal life effectively.
By learning tips for work-life balance from Attorney Kikuchi Yukio’s lecture and discovering examples of different working styles through the exhibition panels, you may find it easier to work than you do now.
Work-life balance can also be a step toward a richer life. If you’re interested, be sure to attend the lecture.
Lecture by Attorney Yukio Kikuchi Information
| Name | Lecture by Attorney Yukio Kikuchi |
|---|---|
| Date | February 24, 2025 (Monday, public holiday) 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. *Doors open at 1:30 p.m. |
| Location | 40-1 Yata, Mabi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Participation fee (tax included) | Free admission |
| Website | Kurashiki City Labor and Employment Policy Division |
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