TOKIZA and Sakura Internet to Co-host AI Workshop "Shiga AI Makers - Engineers Not Required! -" on July 3

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Press Release

July 1, 2026

Leafworks Inc.

Kenta Sawa, Representative Director

Leafworks Inc. (Location: Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Representative Director: Kenta Sawa, https://www.leafworks.jp) will hold a co-hosted event with Sakura Internet Inc. on July 3 titled "Shiga AI Makers - Engineers Not Required! - ".

The venue will be the incubation office "TOKIZA" in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. Advance registration is available on the official website.

Tokiza -TOKIZA- > [Held on 7/3] Shiga AI Makers - Engineers Not Required! -

https://tokiza.jp/event/260619a/

TOKIZA x Sakura Internet

"TOKIZA" is an incubation office where aspiring individuals connect and learn. It is a place where those who want to start something can work on business creation with the support of experienced entrepreneurs and partner companies.

Five companies selected as the first cohort after passing the screening will begin their activities on July 3. Recruitment for the second and third cohorts will also commence sequentially.

As part of our initiative to connect challengers and supporters, we considered holding seminars and workshops, and Sakura Internet Inc. agreed with the purpose of this project, leading to the realization of this co-hosted event.

Shiga AI Makers - Engineers Not Required! -

This event will be held in two parts.

Session 1 "Let's Try Making Services with AI Ourselves" will be a cross-talk between Taro Odashima of Sakura Internet Inc. and Kenta Sawa, Representative of Leafworks.

Together with these two individuals who know the realities of AI development and service creation, we will consider the real-world aspects of creating with AI.

Session 2 "Let's Turn What You Want to Create into Specifications" will be a practical session for each participant.

Participants will organize and present their ideas for "what they want to create," "issues they want to solve for their company or region," and "services they have always wanted to bring to life," using AI.

Programming experience is not required. What matters is not the technology, but what you want to create.

From "Someday, I want to create" to "First, let's create the specifications." We want this to be a night where all participants take a step forward towards the future.

Details of the event are also introduced on the YouTube channel "TOKIZA Guild." Please take a look.

[Held on July 3] AI Event in Shiga | AI Introductory Workshop by Sakura Internet x TOKIZA - No Engineering Experience Needed!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh6FlTJ1st8

Event Overview

Date and Time: July 3, 2026 (Fri) from 18:00

Capacity: Approximately 30 people (first-come, first-served basis)

Participation Fee: Free (If you wish to attend the social gathering, there will be a fee of 5,000 yen per person)

Venue: Incubation Office "TOKIZA", 2-10-4 Imakatata, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture

Organizer: TOKIZA (Leafworks Inc.)

Co-organizer: Sakura Internet Inc.

Operator: General Incorporated Association co.shiga

Sponsors: Shiga Prefecture, Otsu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Otsu Kita Chamber of Commerce, Shi-Zebra

Schedule:

17:45 Reception opens

18:00 Event start & Self-introductions

18:10 Session 1 | "Let's Try Making Services with AI Ourselves"

18:55 Session 2 | "Let's Turn What You Want to Create into Specifications"

20:20 Closing remarks

20:30 Social gathering starts

Future Developments

The incubation office "TOKIZA" is working to create an environment where challengers can learn, connect, and continue to take on challenges.

Seminars and workshops are also planned to be held sequentially. We aim to revitalize Shiga Prefecture through the enthusiasm of both challengers and supporters.

We will continue to deepen our collaboration with supporting companies and organizations to provide more practical and continuous support.

Company Profile

Company Name

Leafworks Inc.

Representative

Kenta Sawa, Representative Director

Capital

10,000,000 yen

Established

July 6, 2010

Location

Head Office 1-14-34 Mano, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0232

Incubation Office "TOKIZA"

2-10-4 Imakatata, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0241

Musashino Office

Musashino Nissei Plaza 5F, 1-11-4 Nakamachi, Musashino City, Tokyo 180-0006

TEL

077-535-9027

URL

https://www.leafworks.jp

Business Activities

Provision of cloud services for businesses Web service development / E-commerce site operation / IT consulting services