Tsumugi Inc. to Exhibit at Funeral Business Fair 2026, Supporting HR and Organizational Development for Funeral Homes; Seminar Themed 'What Do Companies That Win with People Do?'

Tsumugi Inc. (Location: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ryo Maeda) announces its participation in the 'Funeral Business Fair 2026,' to be held on June 23 and 24, 2026, at Pacifico Yokohama, where it will also present a seminar as part of the stage program.

The seminar, starting at 1:30 PM on the 23rd, is titled 'What Do Companies That Win with People Do? - Common Organizational Structures of Successful Companies and the Value of Practical Communities.' It will discuss the common traits of companies that have successfully addressed personnel challenges such as recruitment, retention, training, and philosophy dissemination.

At our exhibition space, D-17, we will introduce the 'Hito-Soshiki-Zukuri Labo' (commonly known as 'Hito-Labo'), a practical community for funeral business managers who value their people. We will also be available for consultations on organizational development and human resource training.

Seminar Details

On June 23, 2026, at Stage 1 of the 'Funeral Business Fair 2026' at Pacifico Yokohama, our company's CEO, Ryo Maeda, will present the seminar 'What Do Companies That Win with People Do? - Common Organizational Structures of Successful Companies and the Value of Practical Communities.'

In recent years, the funeral industry has faced increasingly severe challenges related to personnel, including labor shortages, low retention of young employees, and intensified competition for talent.

These issues cannot be solved by hiring methods or system implementation alone; instead, 'what kind of organization to build' and 'how employees can find meaning in their work' are becoming crucial.

Meanwhile, the industry is in a state of flux. As differentiation through funeral homes and advertising becomes more challenging, it is ultimately the 'people' who create the final distinction from competitors.

This seminar will explain the organizational principles common to funeral homes chosen for their people, incorporating case studies of companies that are actually tackling personnel issues in the funeral industry.

We will also convey the value of a community where managers can share and learn from each other's practices.

Speaker

Ryo Maeda, CEO & HR Consultant, Tsumugi Inc.

After graduating from Keio University in 2004, he joined Funai Soken Inc. He was the first in the company to seriously engage in consulting for the end-of-life industry, launching a team and a group. From 2017, he was involved in organizational management as a department head.

In 2020, he founded Tsumugi Inc., an HR branding firm that supports the creation of good, principled companies through updates to recruitment, education, and evaluation. He supports the creation of sustainable companies loved by customers and employees, and indispensable to the community, from a human resources strategy perspective. He will publish 'The Philosophy of Job Satisfaction' (Bungeisha) in 2025.

Exhibition Details

At our exhibition space, D-17, we will introduce 'Hito-Soshiki-Zukuri Labo' (Hito-Labo), a practical community operated by Tsumugi Inc.

'Hito-Labo' is a community for managers to learn about human resource development and organizational building under the theme of 'management that values people.'

By sharing real-life case studies, managers interested in people and organizational development can explore the 'essence of organizational building' beyond just systems and know-how. A distinctive feature is that participation is limited to 30 companies, fostering a close-knit community for deep learning through discussions on people and organizational development.

On the day, in addition to discussing 'Hito-Labo,' we will also offer consultations on the following topics:

- Addressing recruitment and retention challenges
- Philosophy dissemination and organizational building
- Onboarding design
- Recruitment and internal public relations
- Initiatives related to human capital management

Please feel free to stop by if you have any concerns about personnel in funeral business management.

Exhibition Overview

Exhibition Name: Funeral Business Fair 2026
Dates: June 23 (Tue) - 24 (Wed), 2026
Venue: Pacifico Yokohama, Exhibition Halls C & D
Admission: Free (pre-registration required)