Niigata x Challenge. The forefront gathers in Ginza! "Onigiri Meetup!3" event to directly speak with top executives of growing Niigata companies.

The Ginza-Niigata Information Center THE NIIGATA, located in Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, will host "Onigiri Meetup!3", a talk and networking event where top executives from growing Niigata companies will directly interact with people from the Tokyo metropolitan area. This event is part of "THE NIIGATA: Meet the People," a series focusing on "people" from Niigata. This event marks the third installment of "Onigiri Meetup!", which was first held in December 2025 to great success. It was planned with the desire to "make more people in the metropolitan area aware of the many attractive companies in Niigata that are not yet well-known." Niigata Prefecture boasts numerous attractive small and medium-sized enterprises that continue to challenge themselves nationally and globally. However, for those in the metropolitan area, there are few opportunities to access this "raw information," and many remain unaware of the possibilities. For those who are thinking, "Someday I want to move to my hometown (rural area)," but haven't yet taken a concrete step, we have prepared a venue at the Ginza-Niigata Information Center "THE NIIGATA" where you can talk with top runners representing Niigata. "Is there a place in Niigata where I can test myself?" "I want to hear directly from people who are actually thriving about the fun of working in rural areas." "I couldn't attend the last event and was waiting for the next opportunity." This event is highly recommended for those with such thoughts. Event Overview - Date: Monday, June 1, 2026, 19:00-21:00 - Venue: Ginza-Niigata Information Center THE NIIGATA, 3rd Floor Event Space - Capacity: 25 people (prior registration required, first-come, first-served) - Participation Fee: 2,000 yen (includes light meal, Japanese sake, soft drinks) - How to apply: Please apply using the application form on the official website. - Other: Refer to the attached flyer for details. Contents 1. Talk Session - Mr. Katsuhiko Eguchi (Representative Director, Enregion Inc.) - Ms. Aya Ito (Representative Director CEO, Kiraboshi Inc.) - Mr. Kazunori Aoki (Representative Director, Aoki Jyuken Co., Ltd.) - Mr. Shintaro Imai (Representative Director CEO, Glocal Marketing Inc.) 2. U/I-turn employment stories 3. Networking time (with light meal and drinks) Mr. Katsuhiko Eguchi (Representative Director, Enregion Inc.) "Work wholeheartedly where you want to live." Specializing in UI-turn job change support for rural areas, he continues to increase the number of people challenging themselves in those regions. Based on the desire to "not let people give up their careers just because it's a rural area," he not only introduces jobs but also creates new vitality in local industries as an intermediary between individuals at a turning point in their lives and companies facing management challenges. Company HP: Enregion Inc. (Niigata City) Ms. Aya Ito (Representative Director CEO, Kiraboshi Inc.) "Towards a future where everyone can live in the town they want." She breaks down the notion of "only this exists" in local communities, presenting possibilities like "this future might also exist," and develops migration support and utilization of vacant houses. Valuing execution power and sincerity towards the people in front of her, she continues to expand the circle of colleagues who create towns, aiming for a sustainable society where people can freely choose their living options even in rural areas. Company HP: Kiraboshi Inc. (Yuzawa Town) Mr. Kazunori Aoki (Representative Director, Aoki Jyuken Co., Ltd.) "Producing 'life' from house building." While boasting a history of over 120 years, the company goes beyond selling building materials and new home construction/renovations, supporting customers' "life" in various ways. By connecting dots of living, eating, and child-rearing through operations such as bakeries and nurseries, they continue to draw a future together with the community. Company HP: Aoki Jyuken Co., Ltd. (Kashiwazaki City) Mr. Shintaro Imai (Representative Director CEO, Glocal Marketing Inc.) "My work changes the local landscape." He challenges regional creation through the power of marketing. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange TOKYO PRO Market in October 2024. He embodies and continues to disseminate the joy of working in Niigata and the culture of challenge. He is a passionate and action-oriented orchestrator genuinely dedicated to changing Niigata's future. In addition, senior employees from companies who have experienced U/I-turns will also participate and share their real experiences. - Report page - Also distributed on BSN Podcast