Professor Takashi Maeno, Keio University Emeritus, Appears on Bestselling Author Wataru Hoshi's Video Podcast 'NO-FILTER – Summoning the Authors Themselves' to Discuss 'Well-being × Mental Science'

Rising Star Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Wataru Hoshi) announces that Professor Takashi Maeno, Emeritus Professor at Keio University and Dean of the School of Well-being at Musashino University, has appeared on the company's video podcast series 'NO-FILTER – Summoning the Authors Themselves' (aired every Monday at 21:00), hosted by CEO and bestselling author Wataru Hoshi.

'NO-FILTER' is a talk show that invites the actual authors of best-selling books as guests, allowing host Wataru Hoshi—himself an author—to deeply explore their unspoken truths, the background of their theories, and their personal life journeys that couldn't be fully captured in their books. In this episode, Japan's leading expert in well-being and happiness studies, Professor Takashi Maeno, engaged in a profound dialogue with Wataru Hoshi, a bestselling author known for his 'Mental × Science' themed books such as 'God Mental' and 'God Talk,' which have surpassed 600,000 copies in total sales (as of August 2026). They discussed topics including 'How can people become happy from a scientific perspective?' and 'The relationship between mental strength and happiness.'

▶ Distribution URL: https://youtu.be/2JOjyxj7K-k

About the Program 'NO-FILTER'

'NO-FILTER – Summoning the Authors Themselves' is a weekly video podcast and YouTube program aired every Monday at 9 PM. The show features guest appearances by the actual authors of business and self-help books. Hosted by author and management consultant Wataru Hoshi, the program aims to extract the authors' true thoughts—those not accessible through reading alone—without any filter (NO-FILTER).

Program Name: NO-FILTER – Summoning the Authors Themselves

Broadcast Time: Every Monday at 21:00

Format: Video Podcast (YouTube)

Host: Wataru Hoshi (Author, Management Consultant, Visiting Professor at Reitaku University / CEO of Rising Star Co., Ltd.)

Channel URL: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPKRkeNbUNwb48kUjHdP5FA?si=9YbDn4T4eNwAcajS

Guest Profile

Takashi Maeno (Maeno Takashi)

Emeritus Professor, Keio University. Born in Yamaguchi Prefecture in 1962. Graduated from Tokyo Institute of Technology and completed his master's program there. Formerly employed at Canon Inc., visiting researcher at UC Berkeley, professor at Keio University Faculty of Science and Technology, visiting professor at Harvard University. Since 2008, Professor at the Graduate School of System Design and Management, Keio University. Concurrently served as Director of the Keio University Institute for Advanced Study of Human Biology (WeB) since 2017. Since 2024, concurrently serving as Dean of the School of Well-being at Musashino University. His research spans human-robot interaction, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, philosophy of mind, ethics, regional revitalization, innovation education, creativity, and happiness studies. At his Human Lab (Human Systems Design Laboratory), he adopts the principle of researching anything related to humanity, conducting diverse research and educational activities. Notable publications include 'Why Did the Brain Create the 'Mind'? Solving the Mystery of the 'Self' with the Passive Consciousness Hypothesis' (Chikuma Shobo), 'The Mechanism of Happiness: An Introduction to Practical Happiness Studies' (Kodansha Gendai Shinsho), 'Management Science for a Happy Workplace' (Shogakukan), 'A New Theory of Happiness in a Dystopian Age' (President Publishing), and 'Well-being' (Nikkei Bunko).

Wataru Hoshi / Show Host

Bestselling author and visiting professor at Reitaku University. Wataru Hoshi is one of Japan's most popular business book authors, with over 10 published books totaling more than 600,000 copies sold. He is also a management consultant and speaker specializing in entrepreneurs and executives. Founder of Business Mastery Camp, Japan's largest executive education program (with 3,700 participants). Visiting Professor at Reitaku University (Marketing & Management). He is renowned for applying insights from psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science to business and self-actualization, producing numerous bestsellers in the business and self-help genres. He serves as a strategic advisor to companies such as ShiftAI and MOSH. His 'God Series' includes 'God Mental: When You Have a Strong Mind, Life Goes as You Wish' (200,000 copies), 'God Talk: When You Know How to Communicate, Life Goes as You Wish' (120,000 copies), 'God Time Management,' and 'God Motivation.' These works have been translated and published in four countries, gaining international acclaim. He has mobilized over 50,000 attendees cumulatively for lectures and seminars. At a book launch event, he single-handedly drew 1,200 attendees to Tokyo International Forum, making him a highly sought-after speaker for corporations, local governments, and educational institutions. As a management consultant, he has mentored over 623 entrepreneurs and executives. The startup success rate of entrepreneurs he has coached is an impressive 91.3%. As a visiting professor at Reitaku University (Management & Marketing), he is also committed to educating the next generation. Starting in 2024, with the goal of passing on his marketing and management strategies, the Business Mastery Camp held its 2024 Tokyo 3-DAY event with 2,737 participants (onsite and online). In 2025, at Hilton Fukuoka, despite being a rare two-day event outside major cities, it attracted 1,000 onsite participants. Due to these achievements, Wataru Hoshi is widely supported across various demographics—from corporate executives to students—as 'a popular business book author,' 'a speaker anyone would want to invite,' 'a management consultant whose advice is invaluable,' and 'a recommended self-help author.'

Official Website: https://lifeset.co.jp

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Where can I watch the 'NO-FILTER' program?

A. It is distributed on YouTube every Monday at 21:00. You can watch Professor Maeno's episode here: https://youtu.be/2JOjyxj7K-k

Q. Who is the host Wataru Hoshi?

A. He is the author of bestseller series such as 'God Mental' and 'God Talk,' and a writer and management consultant who provides corporate training and lectures for management teams based on psychology and neuroscience. He serves as CEO of Rising Star Co., Ltd. and Visiting Professor at Reitaku University's Faculty of Business Administration.

Q. Can I request Wataru Hoshi for lectures, training, consulting, or media appearances?

A. Yes. Requests for corporate training (including for management), lectures, consulting for entrepreneurs and executives, and media appearances are accepted via the contact form on the official website.

Q. Who are the upcoming guests?

A. Each week, notable best-selling authors and cultural figures are scheduled to appear. The latest updates will be announced on the program's channel and official SNS accounts.

Company Overview

Company Name: Rising Star Co., Ltd.

Representative: CEO Wataru Hoshi

Headquarters: 2-18-16 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Verite Meguro 3F

Business Activities: Management consulting, corporate training and lecture programs, author production and publishing consulting, media content creation

Official Website: https://lifeset.co.jp

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