[Expanding Resource Circulation to the Next Generation] Kawada Feather to Exhibit at 'Junkan Fes Nagoya' - Also Holding a Down Product Collection Campaign

Kawada Feather Co., Ltd. (Taki-gun, Mie Prefecture / CEO: Toshikatsu Kawada), Orikane Co., Ltd. (Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture / CEO: Takao Ito), and Risupack Co., Ltd. (Gifu, Gifu Prefecture / President and CEO: Eita Omatsu) will exhibit a booth at 'Junkan Fes Nagoya' to be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Edion Hisaya Hiroba (Naka-ku, Nagoya). Junkan Fes is an event aimed at spreading new 'circulation' systems with the next generation, communicating the importance of resource circulation through used clothing collection and reuse. At the venue, the 'RELEASE⇔CATCH' initiative, a resource circulation system that collects unwanted clothing and connects it to reuse and recycling, will be implemented. In addition to the popular '¥0 Market' project where visitors can take home their favorite items from collected used clothes for free, various programs will be held, including workshops, exhibitions, talk events, and a food marche where visitors can experience reuse and recycling firsthand. The event aims to provide an opportunity for visitors to think about an environmentally friendly lifestyle while having fun, striving for a society that continues to value and use resources. Admission is free, and anyone can participate. ## ◆ We will collect down futons and down jackets at the venue ◆ As a member of the executive committee, Kawada Feather will conduct an exhibition on circulation and collect down futons and used clothing. At the down product collection booth, those who cooperate with the collection of unwanted items will receive a 'Plus One Pass,' a special benefit allowing them to receive one additional item of used clothing at the '¥0 Market.' Furthermore, the distribution of company-made novelty goods is also planned. ### Date and Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00-16:00 Canceled in case of rain Venue: Edion Hisaya Hiroba <3-65 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture> [Main Event Contents] * Popular '¥0 Market' project where you can take home 3 pieces of used clothing for free * Clothing collection by the resource circulation system 'RELEASE⇔CATCH' * Distribution of 'Plus One Pass' to those who cooperate with collection (Allows receiving one more piece of used clothing from the ¥0 Market) * Talk events, food marche * 'Spiral Picnic Club,' a circulation experience utilizing biodegradable containers * Exhibition on circulation ## ◆ Down products become new recycled down resources ◆ Kawada Feather Co., Ltd., with its headquarters and factory in Meiwa-cho, Taki-gun, Mie Prefecture, is Japan's only specialized down manufacturer with a history of over 130 years. To leave high-quality down for the next generation, our company cooperates with administrations, stores, and organizations across the country to collect and recycle unwanted down products. The collected down futons are dismantled at our own factory in Mie Prefecture, refined into high-quality recycled down through our proprietary recovery processing, and supplied to apparel brands in Japan and overseas. All down futons collected at Junkan Fes Nagoya will be responsibly transformed into high-quality recycled down by our company. ## ■ What is Junkan Fes? Junkan Fes is an event aimed at spreading new 'circulation' systems with the next generation, themed on resource circulation such as reuse and recycling. Started in Kyoto in 2022, it involves diverse participants, including visitors mainly from Gen Z, reuse-related businesses, local governments, and educational institutions. At the venue, visitors can learn about resource circulation while having fun through programs like the '¥0 Market' where they can take home their favorite items from collected used clothes for free, collection of clothing and unwanted items, workshops on reuse and recycling, exhibitions, talk events, and a food marche. Each past event has attracted over 10,000 visitors and is gaining attention as an event where one can experience a circular lifestyle firsthand. This will be the third time it is held in Nagoya. ## ■ What is RELEASE⇔CATCH? RELEASE⇔CATCH is a resource circulation system aimed at collecting unwanted clothing and connecting it to those who need it again. The collected clothing is utilized for reuse and recycling, leading to waste reduction and effective use of resources. At Junkan Fes, a RELEASE⇔CATCH collection box will be set up in the venue to collect used clothes from visitors. Also, a part of the collected used clothes will be recirculated at the '¥0 Market' project, where visitors can experience the mechanism of resource circulation. By connecting RELEASE and CATCH, we aim to promote a circular lifestyle that values and continues to use items. ## ◾️Company Profiles ### Kawada Feather Co., Ltd. Location: 3255 Yamadaiyodo, Meiwa-cho, Taki-gun, Mie Prefecture Established: July 1963 Representative: CEO Toshikatsu Kawada Business: Procurement, refining, processing, and sales of feather raw materials, etc. URL: https://kwd.jp/ ### Orikane Co., Ltd. Location: 2-6-16 Kikui, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture Established: July 1, 1952 Representative: CEO Takao Ito Business: Total sales of food packaging containers, materials, hygiene-related products, environmentally friendly products, kitchen supplies, and packaging machinery. URL: https://www.orikane.co.jp/ ### Risupack Co., Ltd. Location: Dai Gifu Building, 9-27 Kanda-machi, Gifu, Gifu Prefecture Established: November 4, 1975 Representative: President and CEO Eita Omatsu Business: Manufacturing and sales of lightweight plastic containers for food, and sales of various food department supplies. URL: https://www.risupack.co.jp/ **[Contact for this release]** To the PR representative, Kawada Feather Co., Ltd. 3255 Yamadaiyodo, Meiwa-cho, Taki-gun, Mie Prefecture 515-0303 Email: [email protected] Phone: 0596-55-2431 URL: https://kwd.jp/