Over the years, Ms Hayashi has produced many works in the entertainment industry based on her keen perspective of the times and deep insight into society.
We are confident that her outstanding creativity and ability to convey messages will provide us with important insights in our goal of creating entertainment that “increases the total amount of fun.”
In addition, Ms Hayashi has connections not only with the publishing industry, but also with prominent figures and companies in a wide variety of fields. We hope that Ms Hayashi’s participation will create new opportunities for us to collaborate with companies we have not been able to approach in the past and to discover new information.
Mariko Hayashi (Mariko Togo) born on April 1, 1954
Newly appointed, outside, independent
January 1986 Won the 94th Naoki Prize for “The Last Flight Home” and “To Kyoto”
January 2011 Won Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur
November 2018 Won Medal with Purple Ribbon
May 2020 President, Japan Writers’ Association (present)
December 2020 Won Kan Kikuchi Award
July 2022 Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Nihon University (present)