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Seeking Participants for the Netherlands Study Tour 2026

NN Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (CEO: Marius Popescu, headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo) is excited to announce its call for participants for the 2026 Netherlands Study Tour, commencing on April 20, 2026.

Since 2018, our parent company, NN Group, has invited successors and managers of family-owned businesses to experience specially tailored study tours based in the Netherlands. These tours are designed to meet the specific interests and challenges faced by participants, offering them an unparalleled opportunity to learn within a thriving business environment that perfectly balances innovation and sustainability.

Participants will have the chance to interact with fellow successors and business owners across various industries, fostering synergies that can lead to significant innovations within their own businesses. We strive to ensure that the lessons learned during the tour not only transform individual companies but also contribute positively to local communities and industry sectors in the long term, thereby invigorating regional economies.

Beyond the study tour, we also aim to maintain connections with past participants as well as other successors and business leaders, providing various networking opportunities.

Application Details

• - Target Audience: Family business successors and managers (including those in training), who are seeking to grow their businesses through on-site observations and are enthusiastic about expanding into Europe.
• - Costs: Transportation expenses within Japan and other expenses incurred during the tour.
• - Number of Participants: Approximately 3 (subject to change based on application volume).
• - Application Period: April 20, 2026 (Monday) to April 30, 2026 (Thursday).
• - Secondary Selection Period: May 12, 2026 (Tuesday) to May 22, 2026 (Friday).
• - Participant Announcement: June 5, 2026 (Friday).
• - Tour Dates: October 18, 2026 (Sunday) to October 25, 2026 (Sunday) (tentative).

Note: After June, we plan multiple meet-and-greets at NN Life's headquarters and study sessions in preparation for the Netherlands Study Tour. Participants will be notified via email and announced on the NN Life website.

NN Life is committed to supporting successors and managers of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing learning and networking opportunities as part of our initiative to help realize their visions. We believe that these efforts significantly contribute to the revitalization of Japanese industries and local communities.

Insights from Previous Tours

The CSV Promotion Team Leader, Tomoko Hoya, notes that 27 participants have joined previous tours, forming an alumni community that transcends regional and industry boundaries. This community has fostered diverse collaborations, encouraged international expansion, and facilitated the sharing of insights among members. Personally, I find each tour to be an invaluable learning experience, broadening my perspective through exposure to cutting-edge cases and diverse values. We welcome applications from motivated individuals eager to engage in this enriching opportunity.

For more details regarding the application, please visit our website: NN Life Study Tour. We have also released a video introducing this tour.