57 Minutes on Rethinking "Homosociality" [Pre-event Special Discussion Audio with Speakers Shogo Kakiuchi, Koji Abe, and Shark Same-kun]

In this article, we are releasing for free the audio recording of a nearly one-hour discussion held by the three speakers (Shogo Kakiuchi, Koji Abe, and Shark Same-kun) for the talk event "For a Healthy and Cultural Life Vol. 01: Rethinking 'Homosociality'—What Does 'Boys' Banter' Create and What Does It Kill?"

The speakers for this event have each faced what is called "masculinity" or "boys' banter" in their own unique ways, thinking about them and living through their own accumulated experiences.
We would like to share with you a small glimpse into the beginning of their dialogue, which is based on the motto of "daring to be awkward" and "slowing down to think."

As of Monday, 8/3, tickets for in-person attendance are already sold out, and whether we can accommodate walk-ins depends on the situation on the day, but we are planning to provide an online stream on the day. Also,
a recorded audio and video archive of the stream will be released at a later date.

If you are interested, please consider joining us online.

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Event Overview

After school spent laughing until our sides hurt.
A circle that was maintained by teasing someone.
The day I was told, "We don't need you."

Let's take a look at what that "boys' banter" created and what it killed, without letting go of either.
Without blaming ourselves excessively, and without justifying everything.

Speakers

Shogo Kakiuchi (Company Employee)
Koji Abe (Assistant Professor at a certain university)
Shark Same-kun (Special Podcaster)

Date and Time

Friday, August 7, 2026
Doors open at 18:00 | Starts around 19:00 | Closes at 23:00
(Feel free to enter and leave during business hours)

Venue

Academic Bar Q (Ueno/Okachimachi, Tokyo)
*Online streaming available

Fees

[In-person Attendance]
Advance reservation: 1,000 yen/hour for general public / 500 yen/hour for students
Walk-in: 500 yen + 1,000 yen/hour for general public / 500 yen/hour for students
*Advance registration via Peatix saves you 500 yen on the entry fee
*Time-charge system; food and drinks are separate

[Streaming]
1,980 yen

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*You can read the essays written by the three speakers for this event in the magazine below (free of charge).