Experts with a Network of 2,000 Overseas Companies to Speak! Seminar on the Future of Japanese Business Based on Middle East Affairs to be Held on Friday, July 3rd

Keiei Sanbo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kenji Araya), operator of the business community bar "Sanbou BAR," will host a study session on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 7:00 PM at Sanbou BAR Shinjuku (Shinjuku, Tokyo). Mr. Shintaro Kobayashi, Representative Director (CEO) of Bizres Co., Ltd., will be the guest speaker for the study session titled "Deciphering the Future of Japanese Business from Latest Middle East Affairs ~Overcoming Energy Risks and Hub Strategies for the Next Giant Market~." The session will explain countermeasures against energy risks and global expansion strategies originating from the Middle East, targeting business owners and heads of overseas business. Background of the Event The escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, through which over 90% of Japan's crude oil imports pass, are directly impacting management through "rising costs" that squeeze the profit margins of all companies, regardless of size. Government subsidies are showing their limitations, and to protect their business foundations, executives must grasp the reality of the Middle East situation and take preemptive action. However, the Middle East is not merely a "source of risk." For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups, it is transforming into an extremely powerful "strategic hub (intermediate point)" for advancing into the next giant emerging markets, "India and Africa." This seminar will decipher the latest situation behind the increase in energy costs and explain the "next move" that SMEs and startups, with their faster decision-making than large corporations, can make. Seminar Features and Highlights - Clearly decipher the latest Middle East affairs behind the rise in energy costs. - Provide a perspective on utilizing the Middle East not as a "risk" but as a "strategic hub" for expansion into India and Africa. - Specifically explain the "next move" that SMEs and startups, with their quick decision-making, can take. - Gain practical insights for building unique private-level connections with the Middle East and using them as a springboard for global expansion. - A networking reception will be held after the seminar for participants and the speaker to interact. Event Overview Date & Time: Friday, July 3, 2026, Doors open 18:45 / 19:00 - 21:00 Schedule: 18:45-19:00 Doors Open & Reception 19:00-20:00 Seminar by Mr. Kobayashi 20:00-21:00 Networking Reception (Interaction continues after the event) Venue: Sanbou BAR Shinjuku (Adhoc Shinjuku 5F, reDine Shinjuku, 3-15-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7AWUYrTvTqNSgvmp8 Participation Fee: ¥1,100 charge + one drink order (Cashless payment only. Cash is not accepted.) Target Audience: - Executives and officers promoting global expansion and overseas business. - Managers and staff in corporate planning, overseas business development, and supply chain management. - Individuals seeking long-term management strategies for rising crude oil and energy prices. - Those considering or planning to enter the Indian or African markets in the future. Application URL: https://luma.com/l06ycqg3 Guest Speaker Profile Shintaro Kobayashi Representative Director (CEO), Bizres Co., Ltd. After working at a general trading company and a non-ferrous metal manufacturer, he joined Funai Soken Inc. in 2002. At Funai Soken, he was part of the Strategic Consulting Department. In April 2009, he launched the "High-Net-Worth Business Research Group" at Funai Soken, focusing on high-net-worth marketing and communities, and has built a network of over 2,000 companies overseas. To date, he has supported the launch of numerous communities and the creation of new businesses both domestically and internationally. In August 2014, he was appointed Director and Head of the Corporate Strategy Office at LUFT HOLDINGS Inc. Concurrently, he served as a director of its publishing and media subsidiary, LUFT Media Communication Inc. (now INSTYLE PUBLISHING). He produced information dissemination, various projects, and events contributing to regional revitalization for "Wine-What!?", a lifestyle magazine published bimonthly about wine and the people involved. In February 2019, he became Representative Director (CEO) of Bizres Co., Ltd. In June of the same year, he launched "Jigyo Ishin - What!?" with a publishing company, a platform to revitalize companies, their executives, employees, and regions. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Rikkyo University Graduate School. He is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Business Creator Society, a Director of the Japan Association for the Promotion of a Stock-Based Society, a Director of the Hiroshima Entertainment Association, and a Director of the H&S Institute (Hospitality & Service Research Institute). Facilitator Kenji Araya Representative Director, Keiei Sanbo Co., Ltd. Owner of Sanbou BAR He spent 10 years in consulting for SMEs at the Deloitte Tohmatsu Group, participating in the launch of five businesses. He then became independent and established Keiei Sanbo Co., Ltd. Currently, in addition to supporting many businesses, he also serves as the representative of Craft Tea Co., Ltd., which develops the Japanese tea brand "CRAFT TEA." Based on his own management experience, he is dedicated to operating a community that supports the loneliness of business owners. About Business Community Bar "Sanbou BAR" Sanbou BAR is a community bar where executives and business leaders gather with "business" as a common language. It operates in three locations in Tokyo: Shinjuku, Hamamatsucho, and Shiodome, providing high-quality encounters and information exchange opportunities through a variety of events held daily. https://luma.com/sanbou.bar - Sanbou BAR Shinjuku Adhoc Shinjuku 5F, reDine Shinjuku, 3-15-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022 https://maps.app.goo.gl/rFq9gjPxPQ2WpMDW8 - Sanbou BAR Hamamatsucho B1F, Shiodome Shibarikyu Building, 1-2-3 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0022 (inside Hamamatsucho Neo Yokocho) https://maps.app.goo.gl/z9G2tYQpqRw5oSMY6 - Sanbou BAR Shiodome B2F, Caretta Shiodome, 1-8-2 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-7090 (inside Shiodome Yokocho) https://maps.app.goo.gl/TiRrEMsgZMxiYmFo7 Company Profile Company Name: Keiei Sanbo Co., Ltd. Representative Director: Kenji Araya Established: November 2015 Business Activities: Management consulting, operation of the executive community "Sanbou," operation of "Sanbou BAR" URL: https://www.ksanbou.co.jp/