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Nessu Company to Exhibit at Tech Beat Shizuoka 2026

Nessu Co., Ltd., headquartered in Setagaya, Tokyo, is set to make its first appearance at the "TECH BEAT Shizuoka 2026" event, which will take place at Granship in Shizuoka City from July 23 to July 25, 2026. The CEO, Yuki Kido, aims to create a society where all children can fairly challenge the future by delivering hope and opportunities.

In their Booth No.12 located in the first-floor main hall, Nessu will showcase its unique initiative called "Kodomo Furusato Bin," which utilizes hometown tax contributions to provide local specialties and experiences to children from single-parent households, child dining halls, and children facing serious illnesses.

Details of Nessu's Booth Display

Visitors can expect to see various aspects of the "Kodomo Furusato Bin" initiative, including:

• - An explanation of the framework and mechanism of Kodomo Furusato Bin.
• - Case studies of collaborations with local governments and producers.
• - Insights into initiatives in Shizuoka Prefecture and future prospects.

Nessu representatives will be present at the booth to provide detailed explanations on these topics and about other projects by the company. Potential visitors are encouraged to stop by to learn more.

Background of Participation and the Kodomo Furusato Bin Initiative

According to the latest report from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, published in July 2026, nearly one in nine children in Japan lives in relative poverty, defined as being in households with an income below half the national median disposable income. Notably, around half of children from single-parent families fall under this category. The findings from the Children's Opportunity Gap Survey by the nonprofit Chance for Children suggests that about one-third of children from households with incomes below 3 million yen do not engage in any extracurricular activities throughout the year.

This stark disparity in opportunities means that various factors, including family circumstances and children's backgrounds, significantly impact a child's ability to choose their desired life paths freely.

Supporting facilities like child dining halls continue to overcome challenges. They often rely on surplus food donations but struggle to consistently secure the necessary volume and variety of support. The "Kodomo Furusato Bin" initiative aims to bridge this gap by employing hometown tax mechanisms to deliver regional specialties and experiences directly to children in need. Donors can still receive rewards akin to traditional hometown tax systems while efficiently supporting child welfare efforts, selecting where their contributions are directed in an engaging and transparent manner.

Since its official launch in December 2025, Nessu has forged partnerships with six municipalities and six organizations nationwide, extending its support outreach across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Leveraging local specialty products and utilizing unsellable produce helps generate opportunities for food and experiences for children while also contributing to regional industry promotion, publicizing local specialties, creating community engagement, and reducing food waste.

Shizuoka Prefecture, known for its diverse agricultural, forestry, and fishery products, represents an ideal locality for these initiatives. Nessu views this exhibition as a first step toward establishing efforts that connect Shizuoka’s distinct specialties and regional experiences with children in need.

Event Overview for TECH BEAT Shizuoka 2026

"TECH BEAT Shizuoka 2026" aims to promote collaboration between local businesses and startups. Celebrating its eighth installment, this year promises a record number of advanced technology startups from both domestic and international realms. Attendees can expect exciting technology displays and business negotiation opportunities, along with diverse sessions featuring prominent experts from Japan.

• - Event Name: TECH BEAT Shizuoka 2026
• - Date: July 23 (Thursday) - July 25 (Saturday), 2026
• - Venue: Granship, 2-3-2 Higashishizuoka, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City
• - Nessu Booth: First Floor, Main Hall No. 12
• - Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)
• - Organizer: TECH BEAT Shizuoka Executive Committee (Secretariat: Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka Bank)
• - Official Website: TECH BEAT

About Nessu Co., Ltd.

Founded on June 10, 2022, and headquartered in Setagaya, Tokyo, Nessu Co., Ltd. is a startup geared towards creating systems that provide children with hope and opportunities. Its projects include the "Kodomo Furusato Bin" initiative that delivers local specialties and experiences to child dining halls and single-parent families, the "Food and Parenting Support" program that connects unused food with households in need, and the "Circular Design Lab" which focuses on recycling resources as materials.

Nessu is currently hiring to strengthen its capacity to solve social challenges and is seeking individuals eager to join its mission of support and innovation.
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