Imagination Seminar Stirs the Hearts of Kansai Entrepreneurs Amidst Talent and Business Exodus

The Imagination Seminar: Addressing the Crisis of Talent and Business Exodus in Kansai

On September 11, 2025, the Imagination Company, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo and led by President Yoshiki Sekino, held a pivotal seminar titled "Stirring the Hearts of Kansai Entrepreneurs! A Prescription for the Severe Corporate and Talent Exodus Crisis Facing the Kansai Region" at Breeze Plaza in Umeda, Osaka. The event far exceeded initial registration limits, attracting a significant number of small and medium-sized business leaders from the Kansai area.

Purpose of the Seminar

This seminar was organized in response to the alarming trend of companies leaving the Kansai region for 42 consecutive years, highlighting a critical situation in the Kansai business landscape. The aim was to present specific solutions to the underlying issues related to talent development and organizational culture that led to this exodus. Emphasizing the structural problems within organizations, such as delays in management training and a lack of employee initiative, the seminar introduced Imagination’s unique approach to "Employee Empathy-Based Branding", utilized successfully by over 3,000 companies. The focus was on cultivating an organizational culture where each employee resonates with the company’s values and takes proactive actions.

Seminar Content and Outcomes

Yoshiki Sekino, during his 90-minute presentation, thoroughly analyzed the challenges Kansai companies face, using concrete success stories to underline the importance of "Management that Faces Employees". He highlighted how engaging with staff can transform companies amidst harsh economic realities.

Participant Feedback

- Manufacturing Company CEO (350 employees): "The seminar addressed precisely the challenges we face. I was especially enlightened on the issue of young employees' sense of responsibility; I realized we must not blame external circumstances but rather must engage directly with our employees. I've already signed up for a free consultation."

- Logistics Company Executive (130 employees): "The specific examples based on the 3,000 company success stories were incredibly informative. The concept of Employee Empathy-Based Branding opened my eyes, and I felt a pressing need to completely reassess our previously top-down organizational management model before we lose more talent from Kansai."

- Welfare Services Director (90 employees): "I reflected on how I used to make excuses about not having time for talent development. Listening to Imagination's case studies made me realize that engaging with each employee ultimately leads to improved performance. I wish to discuss more detailed support strategies."

Reactions Following the Seminar

In the aftermath of the seminar, a considerable number of entrepreneurs expressed interest in individual consultations, which demonstrated a strong desire for organizational reform in the Kansai area. Impressively, 95% of attendees reported that the seminar was "extremely beneficial" and 88% indicated they found actionable ideas they wished to implement immediately.

Future Developments

The Imagination Company plans to support the revival of the Kansai economy and enhance the organizational strength of local enterprises by continuing to conduct regular seminars and individual consulting sessions in the region. They aim to assist in building strong organizational foundations that allow companies to flourish from Kansai to nationwide and globally, contributing to the revitalization of the local economy.

Company Overview

Company Name: Imagination, Inc.
Address: 3-5-2 Kojimachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo 102-0083
Established: June 2006
President: Yoshiki Sekino
Business Scope: Corporate branding, consulting, corporate training
Website: www.imajina.com