TEDxYouth@OtsumaNakano

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Ayana Kakio

  Student

  Ayana Kakio shares her experience of living with OCD and learning how to coexist with it in her daily life. Through the support of family, therapists, friends, classmates, and books, she found guidance and hope that helped her move forward.

• Azumi Suzuki

  Student

  Azumi Suzuki talks about how facing a big goal at a young age felt lonely and overwhelming and how unexpected sources like anime and music gave her emotional support. Through these sources of strength, she learnt to change her mindset, keep moving forward, and value what supports her heart.

• Harue Sakai

  Speaker

  Harue Sakai describes overcoming loneliness during her study abroad by embracing her identity and connecting with others through language. Small actions helped her find confidence and bring light to others as well.

• Junka Toda

  Student

  Junka Toda talks about moments of doubt about her dream of becoming a healthcare professional and her lack of confidence in studying. With encouragement from role models, family, teachers, and music, she is rebuilding her belief in herself and choosing to continue toward her goal.

• Mona Hatakeyama

  Speaker

  Mona Hatakeyama shares how struggling with fear and self-doubt in cheerleading led her to discover hope through teamwork and trust. By learning to rely on and support her teammates, she found confidence and lessons that guide her both in cheerleading and in life.

• Nozomi Kurasawa

  Student

  Nozomi Kurasawa reflects on moving to the U.S. and struggling with language and belonging. Through a classmate’s empathy, she learnt that small acts of understanding can have a lasting impact.

• Ran Kagami

  Speaker

  Ran Kagami will be talking about how she struggled to find what she wanted to do in the future and how meeting a friend from another country helped her discover the purpose of studying English and taking small steps toward her future.

• Rin Omae

  Student

  Rin Omae explains how she overcame her fear of public speaking by focusing on connection rather than perfection. By enjoying the topic and sharing honest, relatable moments, she learnt how to make speeches fun for both herself and her audience.

• Shio Kakehi

  Student

  Shio Kakehi shares how learning French transformed an impossible dream into a clear goal. By challenging herself, she discovered new confidence and possibilities for her future.

• Yuma Shimizu

  Student

  Yuma Shimizu reflects on how choosing action over fear helped her find her voice and grow through experience, effort, and trust. By challenging herself to speak out, she learnt that confidence is built—not innate—and that taking risks can light the path to her future.