Reiwa’s diva, Nono-chan, and her younger sister, Hi-chan, appeared at a press event today! They were appointed “Studio Alice’s Shichi-Go-San Support Ambassadors” and performed the “Shichi-Go-San Theme Song” live for the first time!
Studio Alice Inc. Press release: October 30, 2025 To Members of the Press Reiwa era diva Nono-chan and her younger sister Hi-chan appeared at a press event today! They were appointed “Studio Alice
Shichi-Go-San Support Ambassadors” and performed the “Shichi-Go-San Theme Song” live for the first time! Studio Alice’s Shichi-Go-San limited service is available until December 31, 2025
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/32126/92/32126-92-42e1fb308e01c16b1f433e41407f3e93-2736×1824.jpg Studio Alice Inc. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
Prefecture; President and CEO: Shunsuke Makino) has been running various communications, including a Shichi-Go-San campaign, since April 2025, under the brand tagline “Try it for the first time, you’re here.” To further promote the Japanese tradition of Shichi-Go-San, we held a press event at Studio Alice Tokyo Opera City on Thursday, October 30, 2025, featuring singer and child actress Nonoka Murakata (hereafter, Non-chan), who turned seven this year, and her younger sister, Hinano (hereafter, Hi-chan). At our company, we not only take photos in our studio, but also value the excitement and extraordinary feeling of Shichi-Go-San, a special day where you can truly experience your child’s growth. At the press event, singer and child actress Nono, who turned seven this year, and her younger sister Hi-chan, who turned three this year, appeared on stage wearing Studio Alice kimonos. To promote Shichi-Go-San, the two were appointed “Studio Alice Shichi-Go-San Support Ambassadors,” and Nono commented, “I hope more people will wear kimonos and visit shrines from now on!” After the support ambassador inauguration ceremony, Nono performed the “Shichi-Go-San Theme Song” live for the first time. During the flip talk that followed, when asked “What do you like about the kimono you’re wearing?” she answered with a smile, “The kimono is colorful, and it makes me look like an older sister!”, showing us that she has grown into an older sister throughout the show. Appointed as “Studio Alice’s Shichi-Go-San Support Ambassador,” Nono-chan and Hi-chan sang the Shichi-Go-San theme song live for the first time The two, who celebrated their Shichi-Go-San this year, have been appointed “Studio Alice Shichi-Go-San Support Ambassadors.” Upon receiving their appointment letters, they commented with beaming smiles, “I’m so happy!” Nono also commented on turning seven this year, “It’s sad to say goodbye to Shichi-Go-San, but the ladies at Studio Alice were so kind to me during this shoot, and it was a fun Shichi-Go-San!”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/32126/92/32126-92-1abdb76fd08a7fd4a1a82ee6ab93c30a-2736×1824.jpg Furthermore, after being appointed as the support ambassador, Nono-chan performed the “Shichi-Go-San Theme Song,” which was specially created for this event, live for the first time. Hi-chan also sat next to Nono-chan, swaying and dancing to the rhythm of the song, livening up the venue together with Nono-chan. Throughout the event, Nono-chan behaved like a big sister, caring for Hi-chan who was sitting next to her.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/32126/92/32126-92-9841eb294a3e9bcc91e5a4aac07fc4f8-2736×1824.jpg On her Shichi-Go-San photo shoot with her younger sister, Hi-chan, Nono-chan says, “I’ve become more like a big sister than before!” You can see her growing up through the sister photo shoot! In honor of Shichi-Go-San, the event featured a flip talk on the theme of Nono’s “growth.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/32126/92/32126-92-0cbb0b5b49515272c1df1073fb48dbf1-2736×1824.jpg When asked by the MC, “Do you feel like you’ve grown up since you were three?”, she revealed a more mature side of herself, saying, “Now that I’m seven, I’ve become more considerate of Hi-chan and can give in to her needs!” Furthermore, when asked, “What do you value in balancing school and work?”, she replied, “Enjoying everything! I enjoy meeting all kinds of people at work, and I’ve made 100 friends at school!”, sharing how she enjoys her daily life.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/32126/92/32126-92-9bd5f9376c4399fed38e660177c261c0-2736×1824.jpg *Demonstration filming in the actual studio inside the store after the event Nonoka Murakata (Nono-chan) Profile Date of birth: May 31, 2018 Height: 108cm Special skills: Singing, swimming, Kumon, vaulting horse At the age of 2 years and 5 months, she entered the Children’s Division of the 35th Children’s Song Competition, singing “Inu no Omawarisan” (Dog Policeman), becoming the youngest winner in history. When the video of her singing was uploaded to the competition’s official YouTube channel, it became a hot topic on social media in Japan and Korea, with comments such as “so cute” and “so soothing.” On May 26, 2021, she became the youngest children’s song singer in history, releasing her first solo album through King Records at the age of 2 years and 11 months. Recently, she has also been performing on stage with her younger sister, Hi-chan.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/32126/92/32126-92-459a9c96602eecdc1d27db8586f608ae-800×534.jpg ■Message from CEO Makino ~ “Shichi-Go-San at Studio Alice” “First time, you’re here.” ~ Studio Alice Co., Ltd. CEO Makino Shunsuke We are proud to help families create memories through photography for Shichi-Go-San, an important milestone in life. We cherish this special moment celebrating your child’s growth, not just as a photo
opportunity, but as a valuable experience that the whole family can enjoy wholeheartedly and see for the first time how their child has grown. Please keep an eye on Studio Alice’s new brand tagline for Shichi-Go-San, “See it for the first time, you’re here,” and our future plans for Shichi-Go-San. ■Studio Alice’s 8 Shichi-Go-San Topics (until December 31, 2025)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/32126/92/32126-92-7453db1d96067a1f8cc289a50f8e1c77-1141×442.png ■Studio Alice’s Shichi-Go-San On-Site Photography Studio Alice staff will visit you at your desired location. We have expanded our “Shichi-Go-San on-site photography” service to 117 locations. We spread smiles with the skills honed at Studio Alice locations and the know-how cultivated helping many families celebrate their special days. *Please check the service area below.
https://www.studio-alice.co.jp/shortcut/location_753/#location
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/32126/92/32126-92-59e92b3015694ee27e6872a1fa0561f0-3900×3900.jpg ■【Introduced at the Press Event】Studio Alice Recommended Content ■【New Arrival!! 】Colorful Paper Ema Photo Studio Alice recommends the new Shichi-Go-San service, “Colorful Paper Ema Photo.” This original Studio Alice content celebrates Shichi-Go-San with congratulatory messages from parents. Available in eight colors, you can choose your favorite color for your ema. The colorful paper ema will be displayed on “Ema Trees” in stores during the Shichi-Go-San season, and are scheduled to be dedicated at shrines across the country around January 2026.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/32126/92/32126-92-3c5b33c142a6cd958bd52ca50ff08459-2025×2700.jpg ＜Shichi-Go-San・Ema Tree Tree-> The parents who write the ema at Shichi-Go-San wish for their children to “grow up big and strong.” The wish is for the child to continue growing big and strong. For this reason, the ema hanger is shaped like a tree, which evokes the image of growth. Some shrines hang ema on sacred trees. It has a natural finish that matches the colorful paper ema.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/32126/92/32126-92-476fc638653564e2aa06e37643aeb316-3508×2480.jpg ▼Studio Alice’s Shichi-Go-San Service Details
https://www.studio-alice.co.jp/753/ ■[Studio Alice Exclusive] My History Photo A special gift exclusively available to those who have had their photos taken at Studio Alice! The Shichi-Go-San photo taken this time will be combined with a photo taken at Studio Alice when your child was young, all in one frame! We’ll give you a special photo that only Studio Alice can give you. *Purchase conditions apply
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