Kousoku Offset and Hibiya Kadan Co-exhibit: Workshop Report on "Flowers & Sustainable Paper Workshop"

Kousoku Offset Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Osaka; Representative: Satoshi Shimada; hereinafter referred to as Kousoku Offset) jointly exhibited with Hibiya Kadan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroaki Miyajima), specifically their Western Japan Branch "Hibiya Kadan OSAKA LABO," at the "41st Suita Industrial Fair" held on May 23-24, 2026.

The Suita Industrial Fair is an event held to foster interaction between businesses operating in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, and its citizens. On this occasion, we planned the exhibition content together with Hibiya Kadan, which has its Western Japan Branch in Suita City, and conducted a workshop to create flower art using fresh flowers and sustainable paper.

"Hanging Flower for you" Workshop Content and Participant Observations

At the joint booth "Green Labo." by Kousoku Offset and Hibiya Kadan, participants could experience creating their own unique flower art.

First, participants received a base card at the reception and selected paper flower and leaf parts.

There were 8 types of flower options.

During the planning stage:

- We decided to represent flowers that are not seasonal.

- We aimed to express colors not found in fresh flowers (or in nature).

We prepared a total of 20 types of flower parts in various colors and 8 types of leaf parts.

The paper for the flowers and leaves was made from Flower Paper and Banana Paper.

Flower Paper is a paper born from the event "Osaka Flower Carpet" held at Expo Commemoration Park in Suita City. It is made from tulips that were scheduled for disposal and waste paper.

Banana Paper is a fair-trade paper containing banana tree stem fibers. Its use contributes to addressing social issues.

By using sustainable paper blended with plant-derived waste materials, the creations achieved a very natural atmosphere.

In the workshop, participants could choose 5 flower parts and 2 leaf parts.

They carefully selected their parts, deliberating on their choices.

- "I like pink, so I'll choose pink flowers!"

- "I'll make it blue for my father."

- "I want to include plenty of rapeseed flowers and baby's breath because small flowers are cute."

- "I like tulips, so I'll make tulips the main flower."

There were various reasons for their choices.

Some chose intuitively based on their preferences, while others researched flower meanings for someone special.

After selecting the paper flower and leaf parts, participants then chose fresh flowers.

These included colorful seasonal flowers such as gerberas and carnations. Participants carefully considered which fresh flowers would best complement their chosen paper parts to achieve their desired look, holding them against the base card.

Hibiya Kadan's professional staff, experts in handling flowers, provided easy-to-understand explanations on flower types and handling methods for both children and adults.

Once the fresh flowers were chosen, participants attached the paper flower parts to the base card and decorated them freely with pens.

▲ A message reads "Thank you always" ▲ A message reads "Happy Birthday"

Many participants joined with the intention of gifting their creations to someone.
Finally, a ribbon was tied to the base card and fresh flowers to complete the artwork.

Participant Creations

A total of 70 people participated over the two days.

The resulting flower art was diverse and unique, with each piece showcasing different color schemes and arrangements.

The "KAMIKEN" project, which aims to create opportunities to experience sustainable paper, will continue to expand its efforts in connecting waste materials and social issues with consumers through hands-on initiatives.

Event Overview

Event Name: 41st Suita Industrial Fair
Date & Time: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM & Sunday, May 24, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Suita City Cultural Hall (Mei Theater), Izuminosono Park
Organizer: Suita Industrial Fair Promotion Council; Co-organizers: Suita City / Suita Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Overview of Kousoku Offset Co., Ltd.

A comprehensive printing company with the philosophy of "taking pride in work that supports information and culture, aiming to be a company that is useful and brings joy to people." In addition to its core printing business, it engages in planning and editing, publishing, online retail, and in-house product development.

https://www.kousoku-offset.co.jp/

■ "KAMIKEN," Kousoku Offset's Sustainable Paper Awareness Project

A project team at Kousoku Offset aiming to "create a sustainable world with exciting paper products." It promotes the adoption of sustainable papers born from various social issues. Acting as a liaison between social issues and consumers' daily lives, it engages in the manufacturing of paper products and awareness activities themed around sustainable paper.

- KAMIKEN Official Website

https://www.kousoku-offset.co.jp/kamiken/

- KAMIKEN Official Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/kami_labo_team/

https://www.instagram.com/kami_labo_study/

- Flower Paper Press Release

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000200.000090597.html

Overview of Hibiya Kadan Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1872. Currently operates approximately 190 locations nationwide. It continues to propose high-quality, high-value-added lifestyles through flowers and greenery, including wedding floral arrangements, flower gifts and fresh flower sales, funeral services, landscape production, floral pattern services, and local community development.

https://hibiya.co.jp/

■ Hibiya Kadan's Corporate Message

"Bringing Vibrancy to Every Tomorrow."

This message signifies not only Hibiya Kadan's role in creating and delivering special gifts and moments for customers but also its commitment to making the diverse daily lives and overall lives of all people more colorful and fulfilling through flowers and greenery, thereby contributing to the resolution of social issues.

To make each person's daily life and life more colorful, sparkling, and fulfilling, Hibiya Kadan continues to propose ways to enrich and color the tomorrows of life, going beyond just selling and decorating with flowers and greenery.

- Hibiya Kadan Western Japan Branch "Hibiya Kadan OSAKA LABO" Official Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/flower_osaka_hibiyakadan/

Inquiries Regarding This Matter

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