YU-project is where you rediscover your power and expand what’s possible.
We support individuals and organizations through change—
unlocking unlimited potential through performing-arts–inspired tools that cultivate heart-centered leadership, well-being, and innovation.
Why “YU”?
The “YU” in YU-project represents our core philosophy:
You Are Unlimited.
It also reflects the layered meaning of the Japanese word YU:
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由 — Freedom
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遊 — Play
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勇 — Courage
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融 — Connection
Together, they express how we grow: with freedom, playfulness, courage, and connection.
SPEAKING
If you’re looking for a speaker who will equip and inspire your organization, company, or school to show up and take meaningful action, invite Minami to speak at your next event.
Minami has been invited to speak at prestigious universities such as The University of Tokyo, Waseda University, and also organizations including The Association for Women in Finance(AWF) in Tokyo.
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The SHINE Method™
The SHINE Method™ helps purpose-driven women communicate their worth—anywhere, with anyone.
Because communication is more than words or appearance, SHINE integrates presence, mindset, emotional awareness, and voice to cultivate true inner confidence and grounded communication. This approach supports authentic expression—without feeling fake, forced, or overwhelmed.
Clear, confident communication creates new opportunities and helps you move forward with focus and purpose.
YU-Seminar
YU-seminar is a dynamic, “up-on-your-feet” experience where participants engage their bodies through music, movement-based activities, and guided practices that bring joy to communication. Drawing from theatre and intentional dialogue, each session encourages active participation and genuine connection.
This multi-dimensional approach helps participants open both body and heart—unlocking their unlimited potential while deepening confidence, presence, and self-expression.
Minami Yusui
founder of YU-Project
Minami Yusui, a native of Kanazawa, Japan, has appeared in numerous theatrical productions in the US and Japan. She has been in three productions on Broadway: The King and I, Miss Saigon, and My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center. She is also the English-dubbing voice behind the role of Gin in FX’s ‘Shōgun’. And she’s recently published her first book 『今日から始めるSHOW UPの習慣』(“The Power of Showing Up” ) in Japan.
In 2023, Minami was selected to perform for the Emperor and Empress of Japan at the opening ceremony for the 38th National Cultural Festival and the 23rd National Art and Cultural Festival for People with Disabilities hosted by her home prefecture of Ishikawa.
Minami is the founder of YU-project, where students and professionals break their limiting beliefs to live their most authentic and fulfilling lives by experiencing the power of the performing arts. YU-project co-organized a side event for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities called “Disability, Diversity and Inclusion: Broadway Master Class” in 2021.
Minami is passionate about collaborating beyond traditional boundaries to make the performing arts accessible to everyone and bring more joy to people’s hearts.
Her Broadway Jazz album “playful" is available on iTunes and Spotify.
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