Ricoh Japan Corporation Nara Branch (Branch Manager: Takafumi Yagi) will host the event "RICOH Value Presentation 2026 in NARA" in July 2026 at two locations in Nara Prefecture, aiming to inspire business transformation for customers.

In recent years, the corporate environment has been rapidly changing, with companies facing numerous challenges such as chronic labor shortages, productivity improvement, and increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. At this event, Ricoh will present and demonstrate the latest solutions directly addressing these corporate challenges—including business transformation using generative AI and DX, enhanced security measures, and back-office operational efficiency—through exhibitions and seminars. Attendees will gain practical, actionable insights to support concrete steps toward improving their operations.

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Ricoh Japan Corporation

Nara Branch Manager, Takafumi Yagi

The business environment for companies in Nara Prefecture remains difficult due to rising raw material and energy prices, increasing labor costs, and other factors. Business conditions among local companies continue to deteriorate, with expectations that this trend will slightly intensify in the future. Key management challenges include "rising procurement prices," "increased labor costs," and "difficulty securing talent"*. As companies face simultaneously growing cost burdens and labor shortages, sustainable business strategies are becoming essential.

Under these circumstances, advancing DX to improve productivity and operational efficiency, along with leveraging digital technologies such as AI, has become indispensable for maintaining and strengthening corporate competitiveness. However, many companies have yet to take concrete action due to limited knowledge, uncertainty about implementation approaches, and constraints in human resources.

In response to these real-world challenges faced by regional businesses, this event will introduce practical, implementable solutions such as AI-driven operational efficiency improvements, back-office transformation, and enhanced security measures. We hope that through the exhibitions and seminars, attendees will find the inspiration they need to take their first step toward solving critical business challenges.

*Source: Nara Prefecture "Survey of Local Business Trends (Survey Results for Jan–Mar 2026)"

Event Overview

Name: RICOH Value Presentation 2026 in NARA

Date and Venue:

・Nara Venue July 10, 2026 (Fri) 10:00–17:00 Ricoh Japan Nara Operations Site (1-10-28 Sanjō-Oji, Nara City, Nara Prefecture) Map

・Kashihara Venue July 15, 2026 (Wed) 10:30–17:00 Migrans Kashihara City Hall Annex 4F Convention Room (1-1-60 Uden-cho, Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture)

https://migrans.jp/access/

Organizer: Ricoh Japan Corporation Nara Branch Co-organizer: Ricoh Japan Business Partners

Admission: Free (prior registration required)

Seminars

※Seminars will be held only at the Nara venue on July 10 (Fri)

・SCS Evaluation System Latest Trends Seminar (10:30–11:15) Speaker: Yudai Ishida, M.O.TEX Corporation An overview of the upcoming "SCS Evaluation System," scheduled to launch by the end of fiscal 2026, including the latest developments and guidance on preparations and implementation steps for businesses

・Copilot Utilization Seminar (AI Introduction) (13:30–14:15) Speaker: Ricoh Japan Corporation An easy-to-understand introduction to generative AI, from fundamentals to practical applications, illustrated with real internal case studies

・Labor Standards Inspection Office Countermeasures Seminar (15:00–15:45) Speaker: Kansei Hozumi, Torque Social Insurance & Labor Consultant Corporation Practical guidance on labor management best practices and recent trends to avoid receiving corrective recommendations, based on real examples

Exhibitions

・Business improvement solutions leveraging AI and DX ・Latest security solutions, including ransomware protection ・Operational support tools such as IT asset management, surveillance cameras, and document digitization ・Industry-specific solutions for construction, welfare, and manufacturing sectors, and more

Access

Nara Venue: Ricoh Japan Corporation Nara Operations Site

(1-10-28 Sanjō-Oji, Nara City, Nara Prefecture)

15-minute walk from "Shin-Ōmiya Station" on the Kintetsu Nara Line ※On-site parking available (free)

Kashihara Venue: Migrans Kashihara City Hall Annex Convention Room

(4F, Migrans Kashihara City Hall Annex, 1-1-60 Uden-cho, Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture)

https://migrans.jp/access/

3-minute walk from "Yamato-Yagi Station" on the Kintetsu Osaka Line ※Public parking available (paid)

Attendance Information

・For representatives from municipalities, companies, etc.

You may attend freely on the day. (No prior registration or notification required.)

・For media representatives

Please contact the inquiry point below.

Contact [Ricoh Japan Nara Branch Event Secretariat] Mail: hidekazu_naka@jp.ricoh.com TEL: 050-3534-3901 Contact: Hidekazu Naka

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Corporate Information

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Ricoh Japan Corporation

Founded: May 2, 1959

Representative: Tetsu Kasai, Representative Director, President, Executive Officer, CEO

Employees: 17,088 (as of April 2026)

Locations: 337 (as of April 2026)

Head Office: Shiba Koen First Building, 3-8-2 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Business Activities

Providing a wide range of solutions to support customers across various industries in addressing management and operational challenges.

1. Sales of imaging equipment such as multifunction printers (MFPs) and printers, consumables, and ICT-related products, along with related solutions

2. Support & Services (maintenance of imaging and ICT equipment, network setup and maintenance, ICT operation outsourcing)

3. System integration and software design/development

▽Ricoh Japan Corporate Information (Ricoh Solutions & Products Website)

https://jp.ricoh.com/companies/ricoh-japan

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