Open Factory "Higashi-Shinshu Sangyo no Jin 2026" to Publicly Showcase Higashi-Shinshu Companies - Briefing Session for Exhibitors to be Held on May 18 (Mon)

The Sangyo no Jin Executive Committee has decided to hold the open factory event "Higashi-Shinshu Sangyo no Jin 2026," which will publicly showcase companies in the Higashi-Shinshu region, for three days from Thursday, October 22 to Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Prior to this, a briefing session for companies and organizations considering exhibiting will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Ueda City Technical Training Center (+519worklodge).

At the briefing session, an overview of the event, exhibition details, and participation methods will be explained. In addition to companies and organizations considering exhibiting, stakeholders interested in open factories, people involved in supporting local companies, and media representatives are also welcome to participate.

**Exhibitor Briefing Session Overview**

**Event Name**
Higashi-Shinshu Sangyo no Jin 2026 Exhibitor Briefing Session

**Date and Time**
May 18, 2026 (Wednesday) 16:00-17:30

**Venue**
Ueda City Technical Training Center (+519worklodge)
812-10 Shimonogo, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture 386-1211

**Access**
Approximately 7 km from Ueda Station
Approximately 2 km from "Daigakumae" Station on the Ueda Electric Railway Bessho Line
Parking available

**Admission Fee**
Free

**Target Audience**
Higashi-Shinshu regional companies, media representatives, regional public institutions

**Content**
■ The current state of open factories (implementation status and effects in other regions)
■ Event announcement for "Higashi-Shinshu Sangyo no Jin"
■ Preparation and procedures for exhibiting
■ Q&A session
■ Voices of previous participating companies
*Content may be partially subject to change.

**Organizer**
Sangyo no Jin Executive Committee
(Chairman: Takuma Noguchi, NEXT RESERVATION Co., Ltd.)

**How to Apply for Participation**
Apply via the phone number below or the Google Form.
Secretariat (within NEXT RESERVATION Co., Ltd.) Contact: Kobayashi
Phone number: 0268-71-7315
Google Form: https://forms.gle/biefYC6Ljo63dpxv7

**What is Higashi-Shinshu Sangyo no Jin?**
The Higashi-Shinshu region (Ueda City, Tomi City, Sakaki Town, Komoro City) has developed as a "monozukuri (manufacturing) land" centered on precision industries and industrial machinery, where reliable technology and the craftsmanship of artisans thrive. Companies with world-class technology and the human resources to support them are concentrated here.

"Higashi-Shinshu Sangyo no Jin" is an open factory event where these local businesses simultaneously open their facilities, allowing visitors to observe and experience manufacturing sites up close. It is held with the aim of promoting the appeal of the industry and improving its image, against the backdrop of labor shortages faced by local businesses.

In the 2025 event, 20 companies exhibited, and approximately 1,200 visitors participated. For visitors, it was an opportunity to deepen their understanding of work through communication with artisans at manufacturing sites they rarely have the chance to visit, and many positive responses were received.

When a survey was conducted among visitors, 85% answered "Strongly agree" and 13% answered "Somewhat agree" to the question "Did you feel like participating in this event again next year?", resulting in a remarkable 98% indicating their intention to participate.

Furthermore, to the question "Did you want to work in the manufacturing industry through this event?", 42% answered "Strongly agree" and 40% answered "Somewhat agree," with a total of 82% giving positive responses.

This third event aims to expand the number of exhibiting companies and enrich the content to convey the appeal of local industries to more visitors and enhance satisfaction.

Observe actual sites with artisans. Feel the artisans' skills up close.
Experience things you usually can't. Sales corner for original products and commemorative goods.

**Contact Information**
Sangyo no Jin Executive Committee
Secretariat (within NEXT RESERVATION Co., Ltd.) Contact: Kobayashi
Phone number: 0268-71-7315
Email address: info@sangyo-no-jin.jp