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Gekkan Soumu Co., Ltd. will hold the 'Soumu Award 2026 Kick-Off Event' online on June 1, 2026. The event will feature presentations from last year's award-winning companies and discuss the future role of general affairs. Participation is free.
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Gekkan Soumu Co., Ltd. (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Hiroko Usui), publisher of 'Gekkan Soumu,' Japan's only specialized magazine for general affairs, will hold the 'Soumu Award 2026 Kick-Off Event' on Monday, June 1, ahead of the 'Soumu Award 2026'.
At this event, through the introduction of practical examples by last year's award-winning companies and talk sessions with judges, we will explore the key points for applying for the award and the future role and possibilities of general affairs. The content is enjoyable not only for companies considering applying for the award but for all general affairs personnel. We look forward to your participation.
Special site: https://award.g-soumu.com/
■ Event Overview
Name: Soumu Award 2026 Kick-Off Event
Date & Time: Monday, June 1, 2026, 13:00 - 14:30
Format: Online distribution (Zoom)
* The participation URL will be sent to those who apply.
* Registration will close when capacity is reached.
* Archive distribution available.
Participation fee: Free
Application deadline: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Participation application form: https://award.g-soumu.com/kickoff
■ Program
13:00 Soumu Award 2026 Overview
13:05 Award-winning case introduction 1 (LY Communications Corporation)
13:25 Award-winning case introduction 2 (UNIRITA Inc.)
13:55 Talk session between award-winning companies and judges
14:25 Q&A
* Content is subject to change.
■ Speakers (Titles omitted)
Kenichi Toyoda, Director, Strategic General Affairs Research Institute
Youngbum Kim, President and CEO, Hite & Co., Ltd.
Mitsuru Ojo, President and CEO, ZEROIN Inc.
Mika Miyamoto, President, MC Branding Inc.
UNIRITA Inc. (Soumu Award 2025 Chief Judge's Award Winner)
LY Communications Corporation (Soumu Award 2025 Special Judge's Award Winner)
■ Organizer / Sponsor / Supporter
Organizer: Gekkan Soumu Co., Ltd.
Sponsor: Bondish Inc.
Supporter: FOSC General Incorporated Association, IT Advisory Association General Incorporated Association, Japan Omnichannel Association General Incorporated Association
■ What is the Soumu Award?
The 'Soumu Award' is an award system that evaluates activities led by corporate general affairs departments that generate management value, and broadly disseminates them as good examples to encourage corporate transformation.
By sharing the initiatives of each company, it aims to contribute to the development of their own general affairs activities, create interaction and mutual learning among general affairs professionals, and gain broad social recognition for the role and value of general affairs.
■ Profile: Kenichi Toyoda, Director, Strategic General Affairs Research Institute
Director, Strategic General Affairs Research Institute
Graduated from Waseda University, School of Political Science and Economics. Experienced in accounting, sales, and general affairs at Recruit Co., Ltd., and served as General Affairs Section Manager at Uoriki Co., Ltd. Former Editor-in-Chief of 'Gekkan Soumu,' Japan's only specialized magazine for general affairs departments. Currently, as the Director of the Strategic General Affairs Research Institute, Representative Director of FOSC, Director of Work DX Promotion Organization, Executive Director of IT Advisory Association, and Fellow of Japan Omnichannel Association, he is engaged in speaking, writing, and consulting activities. Author of books including 'Strategic General Affairs to Strengthen Management' (JMA Management Center).
* Interviews are also available regarding 'Work styles,' 'Remote work/Telework,' 'General affairs in general,' etc.
* 'Strategic General Affairs' is a registered trademark of Gekkan Soumu Co., Ltd.
▼ Click here for Media achievements
https://www.g-soumu.com/company/message
■ About 'Gekkan Soumu'
Japan's only general affairs specialized magazine, founded 62 years ago. With the catchphrase 'Igniting the hearts of all general affairs professionals,' it provides useful articles for business professionals broadly, focusing on those working in general affairs departments. Subscribed to by a wide range of companies, from listed enterprises and major operating companies to mid-sized and small businesses. (First issue: June 1963 / Print run: 12,000 copies / Price: 1,100 yen)
■ Gekkan Soumu Co., Ltd. Company Profile
Company Name: Gekkan Soumu Co., Ltd.
Representative: Hiroko Usui, President
Address: KANDA SQUARE 11F, 2-2-1 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0054
Established: August 2018
Business Activities:
- Publishing 'Gekkan Soumu,' Japan's only specialized magazine for general affairs and human resources departments
- Operating 'Gekkan Soumu Online,' which solves 'problems' in back-office operations
- Hosting 'Soumu Seminars' and 'Soumu Salons'
- Consulting related to work style reform, etc.
URL: https://www.g-soumu.com/
At this event, through the introduction of practical examples by last year's award-winning companies and talk sessions with judges, we will explore the key points for applying for the award and the future role and possibilities of general affairs. The content is enjoyable not only for companies considering applying for the award but for all general affairs personnel. We look forward to your participation.
Special site: https://award.g-soumu.com/
■ Event Overview
Name: Soumu Award 2026 Kick-Off Event
Date & Time: Monday, June 1, 2026, 13:00 - 14:30
Format: Online distribution (Zoom)
* The participation URL will be sent to those who apply.
* Registration will close when capacity is reached.
* Archive distribution available.
Participation fee: Free
Application deadline: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Participation application form: https://award.g-soumu.com/kickoff
■ Program
13:00 Soumu Award 2026 Overview
13:05 Award-winning case introduction 1 (LY Communications Corporation)
13:25 Award-winning case introduction 2 (UNIRITA Inc.)
13:55 Talk session between award-winning companies and judges
14:25 Q&A
* Content is subject to change.
■ Speakers (Titles omitted)
Kenichi Toyoda, Director, Strategic General Affairs Research Institute
Youngbum Kim, President and CEO, Hite & Co., Ltd.
Mitsuru Ojo, President and CEO, ZEROIN Inc.
Mika Miyamoto, President, MC Branding Inc.
UNIRITA Inc. (Soumu Award 2025 Chief Judge's Award Winner)
LY Communications Corporation (Soumu Award 2025 Special Judge's Award Winner)
■ Organizer / Sponsor / Supporter
Organizer: Gekkan Soumu Co., Ltd.
Sponsor: Bondish Inc.
Supporter: FOSC General Incorporated Association, IT Advisory Association General Incorporated Association, Japan Omnichannel Association General Incorporated Association
■ What is the Soumu Award?
The 'Soumu Award' is an award system that evaluates activities led by corporate general affairs departments that generate management value, and broadly disseminates them as good examples to encourage corporate transformation.
By sharing the initiatives of each company, it aims to contribute to the development of their own general affairs activities, create interaction and mutual learning among general affairs professionals, and gain broad social recognition for the role and value of general affairs.
■ Profile: Kenichi Toyoda, Director, Strategic General Affairs Research Institute
Director, Strategic General Affairs Research Institute
Graduated from Waseda University, School of Political Science and Economics. Experienced in accounting, sales, and general affairs at Recruit Co., Ltd., and served as General Affairs Section Manager at Uoriki Co., Ltd. Former Editor-in-Chief of 'Gekkan Soumu,' Japan's only specialized magazine for general affairs departments. Currently, as the Director of the Strategic General Affairs Research Institute, Representative Director of FOSC, Director of Work DX Promotion Organization, Executive Director of IT Advisory Association, and Fellow of Japan Omnichannel Association, he is engaged in speaking, writing, and consulting activities. Author of books including 'Strategic General Affairs to Strengthen Management' (JMA Management Center).
* Interviews are also available regarding 'Work styles,' 'Remote work/Telework,' 'General affairs in general,' etc.
* 'Strategic General Affairs' is a registered trademark of Gekkan Soumu Co., Ltd.
▼ Click here for Media achievements
https://www.g-soumu.com/company/message
■ About 'Gekkan Soumu'
Japan's only general affairs specialized magazine, founded 62 years ago. With the catchphrase 'Igniting the hearts of all general affairs professionals,' it provides useful articles for business professionals broadly, focusing on those working in general affairs departments. Subscribed to by a wide range of companies, from listed enterprises and major operating companies to mid-sized and small businesses. (First issue: June 1963 / Print run: 12,000 copies / Price: 1,100 yen)
■ Gekkan Soumu Co., Ltd. Company Profile
Company Name: Gekkan Soumu Co., Ltd.
Representative: Hiroko Usui, President
Address: KANDA SQUARE 11F, 2-2-1 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0054
Established: August 2018
Business Activities:
- Publishing 'Gekkan Soumu,' Japan's only specialized magazine for general affairs and human resources departments
- Operating 'Gekkan Soumu Online,' which solves 'problems' in back-office operations
- Hosting 'Soumu Seminars' and 'Soumu Salons'
- Consulting related to work style reform, etc.
URL: https://www.g-soumu.com/