MC
Ceremony & Event MC
Official ceremonies, award presentations, symposiums, academic conferences and MICE events. Drawing on extensive experience in Okinawa and mainland Japan, we deliver stable, dependable hosting for your event.
Reliable, reassuring MC
Okinawa hosts a wide range of ceremonies, conferences and MICE events from across Japan and overseas. When you appoint a local MC, what tells you they will meet your standards?
With a track record spanning both Okinawa and mainland Japan — including ceremonies with audiences in the thousands and award presentations with hundreds of recipients — Makie Aoike provides steady, precise hosting you can rely on.
In November 2025, she had the honor of serving as general MC for national conventions attended by Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado.
Selected Engagements
A selection of recent engagements — many more on the Japanese page.
- General MC for national conventions attended by Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado (2025)
- University of the Ryukyus entrance and graduation ceremonies (every year since 2015)
- Okinawa Peace Prize award ceremony, symposium and celebration
- Agency for Cultural Affairs — 64th Kyushu Region Folk Performing Arts Convention
- Cabinet Office SIP public symposium on advanced quantum technology
- Daikin Orchid Ladies Golf Tournament — starting announcements (since 2020)
- Corporate anniversary ceremonies, award banquets and incentive events for clients including Nippon Travel Agency, JTB, Becton Dickinson Japan and more
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MC Fees (Guideline)
- Half day (under 5 hours)
- from JPY 35,000
- Full day (5 hours or more, incl. rehearsal)
- JPY 50,000 – 80,000
- Script writing (if required)
- + JPY 5,000
- * Withholding tax and consumption tax are not included.
- * If your organization has a fixed honorarium cap, please consult us first.
- * No script fee applies for simple events that do not require a script.
- * For award ceremonies with many names to announce (roughly 30 or more), very long scripts or live narration, we will quote after reviewing the script.
From Inquiry to Event Day
- 1
Inquiry
Please tell us the date and venue of your event (up to three preferred dates if possible), the type of event, your requirements and your budget.
- 2
Tentative booking
After checking availability, we hold the date for two weeks. A written quote is available at this stage on request.
- 3
Confirmation
Once your event is confirmed, let us know. The schedule is fixed and the engagement is officially accepted.
- 4
Preparation meeting
As needed, we can meet at your office, on site, by e-mail or online to prepare the program together.
- 5
Event day
On the day of the event, we deliver exactly what was agreed — smoothly and reliably.
Cancellation Policy
The following applies to cancellations after we confirm acceptance of your engagement (MC, lectures, training and on-camera work).
| Cancellation timing | Fee |
|---|---|
| After acceptance – 45 days before the event | Free |
| 44 – 30 days before | 30% |
| 29 – 15 days before | 50% |
| 14 – 3 days before | 80% |
| 2 days before – event day | 100% |
- * Percentages apply to the planned invoice amount.
- * No fee applies up to 45 days before the event, except where preparation meetings have already taken place.
MC Requests & Inquiries
Please tell us your event date (up to three preferences), venue, program and budget. We will send you a quote.
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