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Hitokara Open Talk #001: The Romance and Calculations of Real Estate Development

On October 30, 2025, Hitokara Media will launch a series of talks titled Hitokara Open Talk, aimed at individuals striving to innovate office spaces and urban environments. This inaugural event will take place at Shimo-Kitazawa Warp and will focus on the romance and calculations inherent in real estate development. The event will host guest speakers from Keio Inari Corporation and Mori Building Company, promising insightful discussions on creating vibrant spaces that nurture community and innovation.

Exploring Urban Development

The event series is designed for practitioners in urban development and workplace innovation. Hiroshi Takai, CEO of Hitokara Media, emphasizes the importance of building not just structures, but communities and connections: "Creating real spaces requires understanding their role and fostering engagement."

The first session will feature Sayako Kikuchi, a key figure at Keio Inari Corporation, and Kota Ohashi from Mori Building, both of whom have played a pivotal role in various urban development projects. Sayako has been integral to establishing vibrant community spaces like Mikan Shimokita and SYCL by KEIO, while Kota has steered innovative initiatives such as ARCH Toranomon Hills and the newly opened Glass Rock. Their stories aim to inspire participants to think beyond conventional real estate practices.

What to Expect

Participants can look forward to a rich agenda:

• - 19:00 – Doors Open
• - 19:30 – Guest Talks

data. Self-introduction and project showcases by Kikuchi and Ohashi.

• - 20:00 – Cross-talk between speakers focusing on urban development philosophy.
• - 20:40 – Q&A session, guided through Slido platform
• - 21:00 – Meetup and Networking

This gathering will serve as a hub for collaboration and sharing among like-minded professionals. It aims to address the challenges of fostering innovative community-building projects and how to balance the romantic aspirations with pragmatic business planning.

Why Attend?

In today’s fast-paced digital environment, simply creating a physical space is not enough to spark opportunity or community connection. Real estate development must now include a strong emphasis on engagement, experience, and innovation. The goal of Hitokara Open Talk* is to highlight these aspects through the journeys of experienced professionals in the field.

Kikuchi and Ohashi will address the intricacies of urban planning, exploring how they navigate the certainly challenging terrain of balancing creativity with commerce. Their discussions will uncover practical advice on fostering real dialogue and choices in urban development.

Conclusion

Join us for an engaging evening where creativity meets strategy! Spaces are limited to 30 participants, ensuring an intimate environment for networking and discussion. Interested individuals are encouraged to register by October 30th at noon via the Hitokara website.

Event Details:

• - Date: October 30, 2025
• - Location: Shimo-Kitazawa Warp, Tokyo
• - Fee: ¥1,000 (includes networking session)
• - Registration: Hitokara Official Page