In our daily lives, how much do we rely on sounds and voices?
Calling out to someone, noticing when someone calls us, or chatting over a meal.
These everyday moments may look different when viewed from another perspective.
In this event, we will explore Deaf culture and communication through activities and discussions based on familiar everyday situations.
By exploring both deaf and hearing perspectives, we’ll rethink what we take for granted in everyday life.
What does it mean to hear, and what does it mean not to hear?
We warmly invite you to discover these questions together.
Everyone is welcome, whether you are hearing or DHH (Deaf or Hard of Hearing)!
Date & Time
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026, 5:30-7:00pm (Check in from 5:15pm)
Place
Waseda Campus
*Details sent to confirmed participants
Eligibility
Waseda Students, Faculty and Staff
Language
MC: English & Japanese
Presentation: Japanese
*Real-time captions in multiple languages are available during the event.
Fee
Free
Capacity
about 40 people
*Lottery results to be announced on the deadline day.
Application
Via this form ＊Requires MyWaseda login
Deadline
Thursday, Dec. 3, 9:00am
Guest
Mr. Tomoya Onaka
Born to Deaf parents, he is a hearing child of Deaf adults (CODA) who acquired sign language as his first language. Questioning the stark contrast between the significant changes in family life and the limited changes in society over the 30 years of the Heisei era, he founded Silent Voice.
In 2018, he received the Prime Minister’s Encouragement Award at JCI JAPAN TOYP.
He also portrayed Kiyoshi Takahashi, the protagonist, in the film The Principal with a Beard (Hige no Kōchō).
He appeared in Episode 1399 of MBS’s television documentary series Jōnetsu Tairiku.
Cooperation
Specified Nonprofit Corporation Silent Voice
Accessibility Resource Center, Waseda University
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