PlanBase to Speak at Takikawa Chamber of Commerce Seminar on AI-driven Business Reform for SMEs with Case Studies
PlanBase Inc., a firm providing DX and generative AI consulting for SMEs, announced it will speak at a seminar hosted by the Takikawa Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Takikawa, Hokkaido, on June 17, 2026. CEO Takeshi Takei and Director Hisashi Amuro will serve as lecturers, explaining practical AI utilization methods for business efficiency and productivity improvement. Aimed at SMEs facing challenges like labor shortages and rising costs, the presentation will feature successful AI implementation case studies. The free seminar aims to help solve management issues faced by local small and medium-sized businesses.
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Tokyo, Japan – PlanBase Inc., a consulting firm specializing in DX and generative AI solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has announced that its CEO, Takeshi Takei, and Director, Hisashi Amuro, will be featured speakers at an upcoming seminar. The event, titled "Business Transformation with AI: Learning from SME Case Studies," is hosted by the Takikawa Chamber of Commerce and Industry and will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Takikawa, Hokkaido.
This seminar will address practical AI applications that directly contribute to operational efficiency and productivity improvements. The speakers will share case studies from SMEs that PlanBase has supported, offering insights for businesses navigating challenges such as severe labor shortages and rising costs.
### Background of the Presentation
The business environment for SMEs is becoming increasingly difficult due to factors like labor shortages from a declining workforce and soaring raw material and energy prices. While AI technologies, including generative AI, are powerful potential solutions, many businesses report being unsure of where to start or struggling with adoption after implementation.
PlanBase Inc. has provided hands-on consulting to SMEs, offering support ranging from fundraising and back-office efficiency to generative AI integration. This seminar will provide an opportunity to directly share the knowledge and case studies accumulated by PlanBase with local small and micro-business owners.
### Four Main Themes of the Seminar
- The Importance of AI: Why SMEs need AI now.
- Common Pitfalls in AI Adoption: Typical patterns that lead to failed implementation.
- AI Application Patterns and Examples: Practical use cases for different business functions.
- Steps to Successful AI Integration: An action plan for starting in-house.
### Seminar Overview
- Name: Business Transformation with AI: Learning from SME Case Studies
- Date and Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 16:00–17:30
- Venue: Hotel Miurakaen, Lilac Hall 2F, 1-2-26 Kagetsu-cho, Takikawa, Hokkaido
- Target Audience: Small and medium-sized business owners (both members and non-members of the Chamber)
- Fee: Free
- Capacity: 40 people
- Application Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026
- Application Method: Submission of application form via FAX (0125-23-5252)
- Organizer: Takikawa Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Inquiries (Organizer): Takikawa Chamber of Commerce, Consultation Section, TEL: 0125-22-4341 / FAX: 0125-23-5252
- Flyer/Application Form: d81815-51-466824425aa3cad0919b52a43a10669e.pdf
### Speaker Profiles
#### Takeshi Takei, CEO & Representative Director
Mr. Takei holds a Master's degree from the Graduate School of Economics at the University of Tokyo and has passed the U.S. CPA exam. He previously engaged in consulting for large corporations and government agencies at KPMG Consulting. At PlanBase, he provides consulting for SMEs on financing, back-office streamlining, DX, and generative AI utilization.
#### Hisashi Amuro, Director
After completing his studies at the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Tokyo, Mr. Amuro was involved in business development for a medical AI platform at M3, Inc. He later founded MEJORA Inc., supporting data utilization and AI application development for major life insurance companies and SMEs. He joined PlanBase as a director in 2025 and promotes DX and AX through developing AI for subsidy business plans and internal systems.
### About PlanBase Inc.
PlanBase is a consulting firm originating from the University of Tokyo that provides subsidy application support and management consulting for SMEs, as well as developing and operating an SME support platform with AI tools. As a government-certified support organization, it has assisted over 1,500 companies in securing more than 15 billion yen in grants. The company employs multiple specialists, including licensed SME Management Consultants and Certified Administrative Scriveners, to address a wide range of business challenges.
- Company Name: PlanBase Inc.
- Representative: Takeshi Takei, CEO & Representative Director
- Headquarters: The Portal Iwamotocho 6F, 2-8-8 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Nagoya Office: Dai Nagoya Building 11F, 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
- Osaka Office: Shin-Osaka Doi Building No. 3 6F, 1-8-24 Nishi-Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka
- Sendai Office: Sentokai-kan 5F, 2-2-10 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi
- URL: https://planbase.co.jp/
This seminar will address practical AI applications that directly contribute to operational efficiency and productivity improvements. The speakers will share case studies from SMEs that PlanBase has supported, offering insights for businesses navigating challenges such as severe labor shortages and rising costs.
### Background of the Presentation
The business environment for SMEs is becoming increasingly difficult due to factors like labor shortages from a declining workforce and soaring raw material and energy prices. While AI technologies, including generative AI, are powerful potential solutions, many businesses report being unsure of where to start or struggling with adoption after implementation.
PlanBase Inc. has provided hands-on consulting to SMEs, offering support ranging from fundraising and back-office efficiency to generative AI integration. This seminar will provide an opportunity to directly share the knowledge and case studies accumulated by PlanBase with local small and micro-business owners.
### Four Main Themes of the Seminar
- The Importance of AI: Why SMEs need AI now.
- Common Pitfalls in AI Adoption: Typical patterns that lead to failed implementation.
- AI Application Patterns and Examples: Practical use cases for different business functions.
- Steps to Successful AI Integration: An action plan for starting in-house.
### Seminar Overview
- Name: Business Transformation with AI: Learning from SME Case Studies
- Date and Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 16:00–17:30
- Venue: Hotel Miurakaen, Lilac Hall 2F, 1-2-26 Kagetsu-cho, Takikawa, Hokkaido
- Target Audience: Small and medium-sized business owners (both members and non-members of the Chamber)
- Fee: Free
- Capacity: 40 people
- Application Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026
- Application Method: Submission of application form via FAX (0125-23-5252)
- Organizer: Takikawa Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Inquiries (Organizer): Takikawa Chamber of Commerce, Consultation Section, TEL: 0125-22-4341 / FAX: 0125-23-5252
- Flyer/Application Form: d81815-51-466824425aa3cad0919b52a43a10669e.pdf
### Speaker Profiles
#### Takeshi Takei, CEO & Representative Director
Mr. Takei holds a Master's degree from the Graduate School of Economics at the University of Tokyo and has passed the U.S. CPA exam. He previously engaged in consulting for large corporations and government agencies at KPMG Consulting. At PlanBase, he provides consulting for SMEs on financing, back-office streamlining, DX, and generative AI utilization.
#### Hisashi Amuro, Director
After completing his studies at the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Tokyo, Mr. Amuro was involved in business development for a medical AI platform at M3, Inc. He later founded MEJORA Inc., supporting data utilization and AI application development for major life insurance companies and SMEs. He joined PlanBase as a director in 2025 and promotes DX and AX through developing AI for subsidy business plans and internal systems.
### About PlanBase Inc.
PlanBase is a consulting firm originating from the University of Tokyo that provides subsidy application support and management consulting for SMEs, as well as developing and operating an SME support platform with AI tools. As a government-certified support organization, it has assisted over 1,500 companies in securing more than 15 billion yen in grants. The company employs multiple specialists, including licensed SME Management Consultants and Certified Administrative Scriveners, to address a wide range of business challenges.
- Company Name: PlanBase Inc.
- Representative: Takeshi Takei, CEO & Representative Director
- Headquarters: The Portal Iwamotocho 6F, 2-8-8 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Nagoya Office: Dai Nagoya Building 11F, 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
- Osaka Office: Shin-Osaka Doi Building No. 3 6F, 1-8-24 Nishi-Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka
- Sendai Office: Sentokai-kan 5F, 2-2-10 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi
- URL: https://planbase.co.jp/