Open House Group's OEN Project: Empowering Junior High School Students in Osaka

On September 4, 2025, Open House Kansai, a subsidiary of Open House Group based in Tokyo, held a career education session at Ibaraki Kita Junior High School in Osaka. This initiative is part of the O-EN HOUSE PROJECT, which aims to support individuals and businesses pursuing challenges. The event was specifically focused on empowering students and encouraging various challenges through initiatives like the O-EN KIDS Challenge.

Open House Kansai has been actively engaging with local elementary schools to discuss the role of real estate in the community, as well as to conduct workshops focused on sustainability using leftover materials from housing construction. These efforts aim to contribute beneficially to the educational sector. The recent event was a result of a collaboration with the city’s OEN (Osaka City Education Network) project, which was initiated to connect children, schools, and educators with businesses and universities that form the OEN team.

During the event, two sessions were held for 42 second-year junior high school students, each lasting 45 minutes. The focus was on careers in real estate and public relations, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. Many students expressed a keen interest in event planning and project management, eagerly nodding and sparkling with excitement as they participated in the discussion. After the presentation, during the Q&A, students asked specific questions such as, “What do you enjoy most about your job?” and “How long does it take to prepare for an event?” This exchange revealed the high level of interest among students regarding potential career paths.

Mr. Sakamoto, a representative from Ibaraki Kita Junior High School, shared his thoughts, stating, “We invited Open House Group as part of our career education initiative. The feedback from students post-presentation was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing admiration for the diverse roles in advertising, event organization, real estate, and product development. They were surprised to learn how much activity happens behind the scenes in events and marketing. Many comments reflected that the experience was so enriching that one hour simply wasn’t enough, indicating a tremendous amount of curiosity.” He added his gratitude for providing such a valuable experience and hopes for future collaborations.

About Open House Group

Open House Group transitioned to a pure holding company structure in January 2022. Its operations encompass a range of real estate services, including single-family home businesses, condominium ventures, investment properties, and real estate activities in the United States. The company has expanded from its origins in the metropolitan area to regions such as Nagoya, Kansai, and Fukuoka, focusing not just on real estate but also on social cooperation and environmental sustainability.

Since its establishment in 1997, the main business of Open House Group has revolved around residential properties, with a strong framework in place from land acquisition to construction and sales. As the demands for proximity between living and working increase, particularly with the rise of dual-income households, the company has been responsive in addressing new market needs through innovative offerings. Open House Group continues to strive to provide homes that appeal to a diverse customer base.

For more information, visit the Open House Group website at Open House Group and Open House.