One of her most difficult transitions—the leap from hospitality into entertainment—taught her the resilience that now defines her. “The pace of work and the required communication style were completely different, and at first I was very worried about keeping up. To overcome this, I learned from experienced colleagues, asked questions without hesitation, and treated every failure as a learning opportunity.” What once frightened her, she now recognizes as growth. THE BIGGER PICTURE Beyond her personal success, Hoshino sees entertainment as an engine for culture and economy alike. “The industry plays an important role in inspiring and moving people, fostering shared cultural experiences and connections,” she says. Its ripple effect is vast, touching everything from tourism to gastronomy, fashion to technology. In her eyes, art is not a luxury—it is infrastructure. And yet, she does not stay informed through headlines alone. Her education is embodied, face-to-face. “We meet and talk with fellow colleagues and producers, often learning from their actual experiences,” she explains. For her, wisdom flows not from screens but from conversations, from the tactile reality of collaboration. NAO AND THE FUTURE Hoshino’s life is a tapestry of creative pursuits, but the thread that binds them is clear: a devotion to people. Whether through acting, designing, winemaking, or farming, she uses her talents to nourish, delight, and connect. She is not content with living one life—she insists on living many, each one as intentional as the last. K
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