Event 21 Ranks 1st in GPTW 'Best Workplaces' in Kinki Region: Why a Nara-based SME Won for 3 Consecutive Years

Event 21 Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kashiba, Nara; President: Aiichiro Nakano) has been selected as the No. 1 company in the Kinki region in the 2026 'Best Workplaces' ranking announced by Great Place To Work® Institute Japan (GPTW). This ranking recognizes companies headquartered outside of Tokyo that excel in workplace culture. Event 21 has achieved this top ranking for three consecutive years since 2024. As a regional company with 26 locations nationwide, Event 21's commitment to building an organization where every employee feels a sense of purpose while staying rooted in the local community has led to this recognition. The company values a culture where all employees, regardless of rank or tenure, participate in organizational development. Currently, 14 committees and 8 projects are active, allowing employees to proactively contribute to value creation. With 40 internal communications regarding corporate philosophy and 50 sessions connecting management and the field annually, the company fosters unity despite geographical dispersion. In FY2025, the company achieved record sales of 2.54 billion yen (121% year-on-year) and a 104% increase in productivity. In recruitment, they recorded 23 new graduates for 2026 and 1,400 student entries, the highest ever. The average age of employees is 25.5, with young staff driving the company. Through the '10years VISION summit by U25,' young employees align their personal visions with the company's future. President Nakano stated, 'We want to update the concept of work. We want to make work itself more enjoyable for people everywhere and energize Japan.'