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Nippon Steel Trading System Building Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Satoshi Uno), a specialized manufacturer of system buildings, has become a first-time sponsor of "Oshigoto Nenkan 2026," a career education reader for elementary and junior high school students published by The Asahi Shimbun Company and Asahi Student Newspaper Company.

Background and Objectives for Sponsoring "Oshigoto Nenkan 2026"

The construction industry currently faces a significant challenge of future workforce shortages due to the declining birthrate and a shrinking working population. Therefore, it is crucial to convey the appeal and social role of the construction industry to the next generation of children and foster their interest and engagement in work.

We believe that helping children develop a familiarity with the construction industry and understand the "value of work that builds towns and supports social infrastructure" will lead to the future development of the construction industry.

With this in mind, we have sponsored "Oshigoto Nenkan 2026." Through this publication, we aim to clearly communicate the work of the construction industry and system building to children nationwide, fostering their interest and engagement in the construction industry while contributing to next-generation career education.

About Nippon Steel Trading System Building's Pages in "Oshigoto Nenkan 2026"

Our pages in the publication introduce the mechanisms and features of system building under the theme, "Is it true that factories and warehouses are made by assembling parts?"

The content allows children to learn in a fun way, through illustrations and diagrams, how buildings that support people's lives and industries, such as factories and warehouses, are constructed, and that the construction industry is an important job that supports society.

Nippon Steel Trading System Building Publication Page: https://my.ebook5.net/oshihaku/nk2026/?page=62

About "Oshigoto Nenkan"

"Oshigoto Nenkan" is a career education reader first published in 2016 by The Asahi Shimbun Company and Asahi Student Newspaper Company. It is structured with content that can be used in school classes, introducing various jobs and professions in society with easy-to-understand text and friendly illustrations, making it a fun book for children to learn from. Approximately 75,000 copies are donated annually to elementary and junior high schools, schools for the deaf, boards of education, Japanese schools overseas, and children's cafeterias nationwide.

General sales began in 2019, and it is available for purchase at bookstores, e-commerce sites, and ASA (Asahi Shimbun Sales Offices) nationwide.

"Oshigoto Nenkan 2026" Overview

Production: Asahi Student Newspaper Company Oshigoto Hakubutsukan Editorial Department

Price: 2,200 yen (including tax)

Release Date: July 7, 2026

Retailers: Bookstores nationwide, online bookstores, ASA (Asahi Shimbun Sales Offices)

"Oshigoto Hakubutsukan" Website: https://oshihaku.jp/

About Nippon Steel Trading System Building

For over half a century, since our days as Sumitomo Metal Industries (now Nippon Steel Corporation), we have provided high-quality system building products for numerous projects. In particular, our independently developed foundation system offers a wide range of variations and adaptability, capable of handling various ground conditions and building shapes. Furthermore, by prefabricating components, we achieve cost reductions and shorter construction periods. As part of the Nippon Steel Corporation Group and Nippon Steel Trading Group, we also benefit from the stable procurement of high-quality steel materials. We are one of Japan's leading specialized system building manufacturers, boasting an adoption record of over 200 buildings annually. With our extensive product lineup and unique foundation system, we meet the diverse needs of our clients and address challenges faced by the construction industry, such as "labor shortages," "aging workforce," "excessive workload," and "rising material costs."

【Company Profile】

Company Name: Nippon Steel Trading System Building Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: Shiodome Sumitomo Building, 1-9-2 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representative Director: Satoshi Uno

Established: October 1, 2007

URL: https://www.nst-sumisys.co.jp/

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