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Report on the 8th Networking Event of Han-Soku Quest

On January 23, 2026, the only business matching site in Japan focused on promotion, "Han-Soku Quest," operated by PXC Corporation, proudly commemorated the first anniversary of the SPGs (Sustainable Promotion Goals) initiative through its eighth networking event. The event aimed to enhance business matching and share valuable insights among member companies.

Since its launch, Han-Soku Quest has experienced steady growth, boasting 139 member companies and accumulating around 1.5 million page views. The recent networking event attracted participation from representatives of 46 member companies, totaling 93 attendees. This gathering served as a platform for sharing industry trends and fostering potential collaborations.

Highlights from the Event

The event opened with a welcoming address by PXC Corporation's COO, Mitsuki Iizawa, setting a positive atmosphere for discussions. Following this, Kenichi Komatsu, Executive Officer of the Han-Soku Quest business group, presented a report on the SPGs project's progress over the past year. Highlights included the development of eight environmentally friendly products, the establishment of a dedicated brand site, and various media coverage achievements.

The event proceeded with a toast led by Hitomi Nara from Blue CORE Corporation, signaling the kickoff of an engaging evening filled with networking and camaraderie.

Special Report: Insights from NRF Retail’s Big Show 2026

A special report was presented by Kazuhira Kajikawa, CEO of Five to Japan, who shared insights from the world's largest retail exhibition, the “NRF Retail’s Big Show 2026,” held in New York City this January. His analysis covered key trends in digital transformation within the retail sector, including the prominent rise of AI agents, the move towards fully implementing electronic shelf labels (ESLs), and the evolution of retail media.

Business Introductions by Member Companies

As the event progressed, five member companies showcased their strengths and recent initiatives:

• - Sanyo Paper Co., Ltd.: Celebrated its 50th anniversary with a brand strategy focused on global expansion and creating new value, exemplified by their "Milfeuille of Paper" concept.
• - Sun A Print Co.: Celebrated its 40th anniversary and detailed the introduction of new printing equipment and strengthened sales capabilities following the establishment of a third factory.
• - Glen Co.: Operated as a total media creator, showcasing achievements in vehicle wrapping and event booth design.
• - Nishitani Printing Co.: Introduced solutions aimed at connecting individuals, including triage tags and disaster relief contact cards.
• - Daito Packing Co.: Shared their century-long logistics expertise and innovative solutions, including a digital sorting system.

Future Prospects and Continuous Engagement

In the latter part of the event, representatives from Dots and Lines, the operating company of Yamagata Sandai Kouba, shared insights into the potential for new value creation and business matching through collaboration with regional partners. Additionally, PXC’s Sub-Group Leader, Masaru Ozaki, highlighted ongoing enhancements to the Han-Soku Quest platform, including the timely updating of pages, a request feature for introductions among member companies, and the distribution of a weekly newsletter and monthly publication.

Plans for future events were also announced, including:

• - Recreational tournament scheduled for April 2026
• - The sixth Han-Soku Quest Golf Tournament on May 27, 2026.

The event concluded with a closing address by Futa Sano, Unit Leader of the Han-Soku Quest business group, marking an engaging evening of vibrant networking. Attendees enjoyed two networking sessions with food and opportunities for business card exchanges, fostering potential collaborations for future endeavors.

Contact Information for Han-Soku Quest

For inquiries regarding the service, please reach out to PXC Corporation’s Han-Soku Quest operation office:
Tel: 03-6284-3014
Email: [email protected].

About PXC Corporation

PXC Corporation’s headquarters is located at 4-19-9 Taito, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The CEO is Kenichi Sugano, and Mitsuki Iizawa serves as COO. The company specializes in the digital transformation of sales promotions, related planning and design, production, and management of promotional materials, and character goods production.