[Exhibition Announcement] 10 Years Since Kumamoto Earthquakes: Okumura Printing Proposes "Next-Generation Preparedness Utilizing Printing Technology" at Metropolitan Area Disaster Prevention Fair 2026 Spring

Okumura Printing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Okumura Printing"), headquartered in Kita-ku, Tokyo, will participate as a cooperating company in the "Metropolitan Area Disaster Prevention Fair 2026 Spring," to be held from April 3, 2026 (Friday) at the "Tokyo City i Performance Zone" on the first basement floor of KITTE, directly connected to Tokyo Station.

At this event, we will introduce our latest initiatives applying the printing and processing technologies cultivated since our founding in 1947 to the disaster prevention field, focusing on our main product, the origami tableware "beak" (hereinafter, beak).

## Background of Exhibition: 10 Years Since Kumamoto Earthquakes, "Everyday Disaster Preparedness" Now Required

2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the Kumamoto Earthquakes and the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. As the projected damage from a direct hit earthquake in the capital becomes more realistic, Okumura Printing proposes "disaster preparedness that is not special, but blends into daily life and reliably functions in an emergency."

## Exhibition and Introduction Contents

At this fair, in addition to the existing exhibition and sales of beak, we will propose a new form of disaster prevention that integrates digital technology with printing technology.

### 1. beak

Thin and compact, beak is paper tableware designed to fit into children's randoseru (school bags), with a thickness of only about 0.4mm. Normally, it can be stored in the gaps of bags or emergency kits, and in an emergency, it can stand on its own by simply folding it. We will also exhibit "beakx," a new product that transforms retort food packaging into tableware.

Check out the wide variety of beak designs at the venue!

Please see the "beakx" outer box-type paper tableware directly at the venue.

### 2. NFC Tag Emergency Card (LinkStage Product)

This is a reference exhibit product that combines digital and paper, utilizing NFC technology to notify the owner's information and emergency contacts by simply holding a smartphone over it.

### 3. Stockpile Collection Card Game

This is a reference exhibit product designed to allow children to experience disaster prevention efforts through a simple card game.

## "Metropolitan Area Disaster Prevention Fair 2026 Spring" Event Outline

- Name: Metropolitan Area Disaster Prevention Fair 2026 Spring "See, Touch, Prepare"
- Period: April 3 (Friday) - April 4 (Saturday), 2026
- Time: 11:00 - 19:00
- Venue: KITTE B1F Tokyo City i Performance Zone
　　　　　(KITTE B1F, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-7090)
- Organizers: JTB Communication Design, Inc. / Tokyo City i
- Co-organizers: Kumamoto Prefecture / Kumamoto City
- Cooperating Company: Okumura Printing Co., Ltd.
- Admission: Free

## Features and Awards of beak

beak is paper tableware that applies origami technology, featuring water and oil resistance, as well as heat resistance. In addition to its practicality in disasters, it is also characterized by its environmentally friendly design. Its achievements include the following awards:

- The 48th Invention Award, Idea Contribution Award
- IPA2024 Global Sustainability Category 1st Place
- Asian Packaging Excellence Award (APEA) SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING Category Gold Award
- Asian Print Awards (APA) NEW TECHNOLOGY Category Gold Award
- JAPAN PACK AWARDS 2025 Packaging Materials Category Grand Prize (beakx)
- Disaster Reduction Sustainable Technology Association Disaster Prevention/Reduction x Sustainable Grand Prize 2026 Encouragement Award
- Japan Society of Printing Science and Technology Technical Encouragement Award

These awards are proof that beak's practicality and environmental value are recognized internationally.

For more details: https://www.okum.net/beak/

### About Okumura Printing Co., Ltd.

Since its founding in 1947, Okumura Printing Co., Ltd. has aimed to provide high-quality printed materials and services to its customers, continuing its community-based management. In recent years, the company has also focused on developing environmentally friendly printing technologies, launching new brands such as "Link Stage" in addition to the origami tableware "beak," and contributing to the realization of a sustainable society by releasing various eco-products.

Company Name: Okumura Printing Co., Ltd.
https://www.okum.net/
Established: September 3, 1947
Head Office Location: 1-1 Sakae-cho, Kita-ku, Tokyo 114-0005
Representative: Fumiyasu Okumura
Business Activities:
[Printing Business]
　Commercial Printing / Publishing Printing / Office Printing
[Creative Business]
　Planning / Editing / Design
[Digital Business]
　WEB / System Production
[SP Related Business]