Top Engineers and Charismatic Managers from Japan and the World Gather! 'Esthetic Salon Business Exchange 2026' to be Held on June 19, 2026 at Shibuya Stream Hall

Shinto Tsushin Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo / Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, President & CEO: Tetsuya Tani), which operates 'Esthetic Tsushin', a media platform specializing in the beauty professional industry, will hold the 'Esthetic Salon Business Exchange 2026' on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Shibuya Stream Hall (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo).

This event is one of the industry's largest and most prominent real-world networking opportunities, linked with the 'Japan Beauty Enterprise Awards 2026' ceremony held on the same day. It will feature talk sessions with four top-level managers, consultants, and technicians, including world champion therapists, who will discuss the 'present and future' of the esthetic industry, providing a chance for participants to connect across different sectors.

■Event Overview
・Event Name: Esthetic Salon Business Exchange 2026
・Date & Time: Friday, June 19, 2026, 14:00 - 18:00
・Venue: Shibuya Stream Hall (4F, Shibuya Stream, 3-21-3 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
・Access: Approx. 1 min walk from JR Shibuya Station South or East Exit
・Participation Fee: Free
・Capacity: 200 people (advance registration required, first-come-first-served)
・Concurrent Event: Japan Beauty Enterprise Awards 2026 Ceremony
・Organizer: Shinto Tsushin Co., Ltd. (Esthetic Tsushin)
・Registration URL: https://esthetic-wired.esthe.news/summit2026/

■Event Concept
The Esthetic Salon Business Exchange is a real-world networking event where professionals active at the forefront of technology, management, and education gather. In talk sessions by accomplished figures representing Japan and the world, they will share on-the-ground insights, success principles, and industry challenges and prospects. Participants can not only listen to the talks but also gain concrete knowledge and connections applicable to their salon management through interaction with award-winning companies, peers, and industry stakeholders.

■Talk Session Speakers
Mr. Takuto Kawakami
Representative, Prorium Inc. / Organizer, Massage Championship World Tour
Starting his activities in 2011, he is a pioneer who founded 'Cheryl Angeli', a salon specializing in male therapists. In 2019, he won the World Massage Championship (International Division) in Paris, earning the title of 'World's Best Therapist'. Currently serving as representative of Prorium Inc., he is dedicated to nurturing the next generation in both technique and mindset. He actively works to resolve educational disparities in the industry and improve the status of therapists through YouTube and various media.
Talk Theme: Global perspective, improving therapist status, mindset education

Mr. Koji Ono
President & CEO, Seedream Co., Ltd. / Representative Director, Japan Skincare Association
Widely known by the nickname 'Esthetic Prince', he is a professional in salon consulting. He won the 'Japan Esthetic Association Memorial Contest National Competition' in 2008, becoming 'Japan's No.1 Esthetician'. Currently, he provides consulting focused on improving counseling skills, increasing contract rates, and building salon systems. His highly reproducible and clear know-how has led numerous salons to success.
Talk Theme: Counseling skills, contract rate improvement, salon systemization

Ms. Tomoko Endo
President & CEO, Venus Hearts Co., Ltd. / 6th Chairperson, Esthetic Grand Prix Association
With a mission to 'bring radiance and emotion to all women', she is a top-tier manager leading the esthetic industry. While managing multiple locations of 'SALON DE VENUS', which has been in business for over 30 years, she is also actively involved in selling products and beauty equipment and providing consulting for salons. In 2022, she became the 6th Chairperson of the Esthetic Grand Prix Association. She enjoys strong support within the industry for her multi-location expansion and salon management strategies based on extensive field experience.
Talk Theme: Multi-location expansion, salon management strategy, revitalizing the entire industry

Ms. Mari Funatsu
President & CEO, Bi vace Co., Ltd. / Founder, Bi zen Facial Association / Principal, Mari Funatsu Beauty Academy
She is active in multiple fields as a charismatic esthetician, beauty expert, and businesswoman. Holding the highest international qualification 'INFA International License Gold Master', she achieved a double crown (Japan No.1) in the 'Facial Technique' and 'Customer Satisfaction' categories at the 4th Esthetic Grand Prix. She also placed first in the facial category of the World Massage Super Cup. Having treated over 20,000 people, she boasts an astonishing repeat rate of 98%. She continues to have a high influence both inside and outside the industry, from developing her unique technique 'Bi zen Bone-Muscle Facial Treatment' to publishing books and appearing on TV.
Talk Theme: Multifaceted activities in technology, management, education, and media, and influence on both the industry and consumers

■Concurrent Event: 'Japan Beauty Enterprise Awards 2026' Ceremony
This exchange event will be held on the same day and at the same venue as the ceremony for the 'Japan Beauty Enterprise Awards 2026', the industry's highest honor now in its 12th year. As award-winning companies and key figures representing the beauty industry gather, this provides an unprecedented scale of business networking opportunity.
We look forward to the participation of all industry professionals, including salon owners, estheticians, manufacturers, and distributors.

■Inquiries
Shinto Tsushin Co., Ltd., Esthetic Tsushin Team
TEL: 03-4500-3480
Mail: esutsu.info@shinto-tsushin.co.jp
Web: https://www.esthe.news/