Planbase to Exhibit at "2026 Osaka Doterai Fair", Offering Free Consultations on Utilizing Subsidies for Capital Investment

Planbase, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takashi Mui), a consulting firm specializing in subsidy application support and business management support, will exhibit at the "2026 Osaka Doterai Fair," an exhibition and sale of machine tools and other equipment organized by Yamazen Corporation, from July 9 (Thu), 10 (Fri), and 11 (Sat), 2026. The "Doterai Fair" is a trade show for machine tools, industrial equipment, tools, etc., held across Japan, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025. As a historic exhibition that has supported capital investment for many companies, particularly in the manufacturing sector, for many years, it attracts a large number of visitors annually.

In recent years, the manufacturing industry has faced significant changes, including labor shortages, rising raw material costs, and the need for DX and labor-saving measures, making capital investment increasingly crucial. On the other hand, subsidy systems are diversifying and becoming more complex each year, leading to many voices saying, "I know the system exists, but I don't know if it applies to my company," or "There are so many types of subsidies, I don't know which one to apply for."

To address these challenges, Planbase will exhibit at the "Doterai Fair," a gathering place for companies considering capital investment, with the aim of providing specialized information and opportunities for individual consultations on subsidy utilization.

■ "2026 Osaka Doterai Fair" Details

Dates:
July 9, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
July 10, 2026 (Fri) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
July 11, 2026 (Sat) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Venue:
1-5-102 Minami-ko Kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture
INTEX OSAKA Building No. 6 (A, B) & No. 4

Secretariat:
Yamazen Corporation

Official Website:
https://www.osaka.doterai.com/index.html

Booth Content:
At its booth, Planbase will offer free consultations on subsidy utilization for companies considering capital investment or new business ventures.
Staff will provide individual guidance on confirming whether machine tools and equipment featured at the exhibition may be eligible for subsidies, organizing applicable subsidy systems based on the company's business content and investment plans, and outlining the next steps for application.
They also handle initial consultations for those who think, "I want to invest in equipment using subsidies, but I don't know where to start," or "I want to know if the equipment I'm considering is eligible for subsidies," making it a welcoming booth for those without prior preparation.
The aim is to help visiting companies move forward with their investment decisions more concretely and positively by resolving subsidy-related questions on the spot at the "equipment selection site" of the exhibition.

Photo of Planbase's booth at the Makuhari Doterai Fair

What is the "Doterai Fair"?
The "Doterai Fair" is an exhibition and sale event that has supported capital investment for companies, including those in the manufacturing sector, focusing on machine tools, industrial equipment, machinery tools, building materials, and lifestyle products. Organized by Yamazen Corporation, it is held nationwide and has long been a valuable opportunity for local businesses to directly experience the latest equipment and technologies.

The "Doterai Fair" Celebrates 50 Years in 2025
First held in 1975, the "Doterai Fair" celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025, marking a long history intertwined with the development of Japan's manufacturing industry. It has served not just as a product showcase but as a "practical business negotiation venue" where visitors can compare and evaluate actual equipment and technologies, leading to their adoption.
In recent years, it has increasingly highlighted products and solutions addressing challenges in manufacturing sites, such as labor-saving, automation, productivity improvement, and DX adoption, thereby enhancing its role in supporting corporate growth through capital investment.

Pre-registration for Visitors:
https://raijyou.doterai.com/exhibitions/190/customers/create

*The "Doterai Fair" is by invitation from exhibiting companies.

Message to Visitors:
"In recent years, the environment surrounding companies has changed dramatically due to factors like soaring energy prices, labor shortages, and the need for decarbonization, leading to a re-evaluation of capital investment strategies. Regarding subsidy systems, the question is no longer just about cost reduction, but rather 'how can it be linked to our company's growth strategy?' For fiscal year 2026, while there are plans to expand systems supporting labor-saving/energy-saving investments and productivity improvements, we often hear that the overall picture and changes in these systems are difficult to understand. Even while considering equipment at exhibitions, cases where the relationship with subsidies cannot be clarified often lead to wasted time. At Planbase's booth, considering this situation, we will help you organize 'how subsidies should be positioned and considered' and 'what needs to be considered now,' starting from the equipment and investment plans being considered at the exhibition. We will explain not only the detailed requirements of the systems but also provide perspectives for considering them in conjunction with capital investment and mid-to-long-term growth strategies, as clearly as possible. We hope that consultations at this exhibition will serve as a stepping stone for decision-making for the upcoming fiscal year and lead to positive investments by ambitious companies."

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About Planbase, Inc.:
Planbase is a Tokyo University-origin consulting firm that provides consulting services for subsidy application support and business management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as developing and operating an SME support platform (AI tool). As a certified innovation support organization, we have supported over 1,500 subsidy applications, achieving a cumulative adoption record of over 15 billion yen. Our company includes multiple specialists such as certified public management consultants and administrative scriveners, enabling us to address a wide range of management challenges.

■Company Name: Planbase, Inc.

■Representative: Takashi Mui, Representative Director

■Head Office Location: The Portal Iwamotocho 6F, 2-8-8 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

■Nagoya Office: Da Nagoya Building 11F, 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi

■Osaka Office: Shin Osaka Dai 3 Doi Bldg 6F, 1-8-24 Nishimiyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

■Sendai Office: Sentokai Building 5F, 2-2-10 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi

■URL: https://planbase.co.jp/