Kumamoto University to Host 'Town Campus' Talk: The Future of the Semiconductor Industry - Potential and Limits of Kumamoto's Development from an Economic Geography Perspective
On July 4, 2026, Kumamoto University and Newco One will co-host a talk event in Kumamoto City. Professor Hiroshi Kashima will analyze the impact of TSMC's entry and the rapid growth of the semiconductor industry on the local economy through the lens of economic geography.
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Kumamoto University, in collaboration with Newco One Co., Ltd., will host the 'Kumadai Town Campus' talk event titled 'The Future of the Semiconductor Industry: Potential and Limits of Kumamoto's Development from an Economic Geography Perspective.'
Triggered by TSMC's decision to locate a factory in the region, Kumamoto's semiconductor industry is undergoing rapid growth, described by many as a 'once-in-a-century opportunity.' Professor Hiroshi Kashima from the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, an expert in economic geography, will explain the impact of this rapid growth on Kumamoto's economy and identify factors that may hinder change. The lecture will feature Professor Kashima's analysis of current Kumamoto and his predictions on how the region will evolve following TSMC's entry.
[Date] Saturday, July 4, 2026
[Time] 14:00 – 15:00
[Location] Tsutaya Bookstore Kumamoto Sannozaka, B1F Event Space (1-2 Anseimachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City)
[Target Audience] General public (anyone interested)
[Admission] Free
[Capacity] 30 people (first-come, first-served). Walk-ins allowed if seats are available.
[Lecture Topics]
- Why did TSMC come to Kumamoto?
- Explaining why the semiconductor industry thrives in Kyushu through geographical conditions.
- How will Kumamoto change with TSMC's entry?
Speaker: Professor Hiroshi Kashima, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kumamoto University.
Registration is available via the online form on the Kumamoto University website.
Triggered by TSMC's decision to locate a factory in the region, Kumamoto's semiconductor industry is undergoing rapid growth, described by many as a 'once-in-a-century opportunity.' Professor Hiroshi Kashima from the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, an expert in economic geography, will explain the impact of this rapid growth on Kumamoto's economy and identify factors that may hinder change. The lecture will feature Professor Kashima's analysis of current Kumamoto and his predictions on how the region will evolve following TSMC's entry.
[Date] Saturday, July 4, 2026
[Time] 14:00 – 15:00
[Location] Tsutaya Bookstore Kumamoto Sannozaka, B1F Event Space (1-2 Anseimachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City)
[Target Audience] General public (anyone interested)
[Admission] Free
[Capacity] 30 people (first-come, first-served). Walk-ins allowed if seats are available.
[Lecture Topics]
- Why did TSMC come to Kumamoto?
- Explaining why the semiconductor industry thrives in Kyushu through geographical conditions.
- How will Kumamoto change with TSMC's entry?
Speaker: Professor Hiroshi Kashima, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kumamoto University.
Registration is available via the online form on the Kumamoto University website.
FAQ
イベントの開催日時と場所は？
2026年7月4日（土）の14:00～15:00、蔦屋書店熊本三年坂 地下1階イベントスペースで開催されます。
講師はどのような人物ですか？
経済地理学を専門とする熊本大学大学院人文社会科学研究部の鹿嶋洋教授です。
トークイベントの主な内容は何ですか？
TSMCの参入による熊本の半導体産業の急成長がもたらす影響、九州の半導体産業の地理的条件、そして熊本の今後の発展の可能性と限界について解説されます。
参加費用や申し込み方法は？
参加費は無料です。事前申し込みは専用フォームから行えますが、定員（30名）に空きがあれば当日参加も可能です。
共催している「ニューコ・ワン株式会社」とはどのような会社ですか？
熊本県内でTSUTAYAを16店舗運営している企業です。