Connecting Public Relations: A Global Challenge Seminar for Manufacturers

Connecting Public Relations: A Global Challenge Seminar

On June 25, 2025, FunPicking Inc. will host its inaugural seminar titled "Connecting Public Relations: A Global Challenge" at the Sumida Innovation Core in Tokyo. This unique event aims to enhance collaboration among manufacturing companies, primarily from Hamamatsu City, a renowned manufacturing hub in Shizuoka Prefecture. The seminar is co-hosted by PR TIMES, sponsored by Hananoi Sake Brewery, and supported by the Sumida Innovation Core Facility and the City of Hamamatsu.

The seminar is open to all attendees, not just those from Hamamatsu and Sumida.

Significance of Collaboration in Global Expansion

As businesses aim for global outreach, the importance of building cooperative relationships with various individuals and companies cannot be overstated. This seminar will showcase success stories that highlight how seminars, exhibitions, and press releases are instrumental in finding partners and nurturing networks, ultimately paving the way for global expansion and business transformation.

Additionally, the event will feature a networking session with sake tasting from Hananoi Sake Brewery, a prestigious sake maker boasting over 130 years of history in Hamamatsu.

Event Details

- Date: June 25, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Time: 15:00 – 17:40 (Registration opens at 14:40)
- Location: Sumida Innovation Core, 4th Floor, 4-17-1 Kinshi, Sumida, Tokyo
- Organizer: FunPicking Inc.
- Co-organizer: PR TIMES Inc.
- Sponsor: Hananoi Sake Brewery Inc.
- Support: Sumida Innovation Core
- Endorsement: City of Hamamatsu
- Participation Fee: Free (registration required)
- Participant Limit: First 80 people

Seminar Objectives

The theme of this seminar revolves around the shared concept of "manufacturing" between Hamamatsu and Sumida. It aims to facilitate knowledge sharing regarding global expansion initiatives and help strengthen brand power and sustainable growth for small-to-medium enterprises.

Program Schedule

(Times are subject to change without notice)

- 14:40: Registration Begins
- 15:00: Opening Greetings
- 15:05: Presentation by PR TIMES Inc.
- 15:30: Presentation by LinkWiz Inc.
- 16:00: Presentation by Somic Management Holdings Inc.
- 16:25: Mini Workshop for Networking
- 16:55: Presentation by the City of Hamamatsu
- 17:10: Presentation by Hananoi Sake Brewery Inc. with Sake Tasting
- 17:40: Closing Remarks and Open Networking
- Around 18:00: Event Close

Featured Speakers

LinkWiz Inc.: CEO Gō Sukino
LinkWiz is a company that focuses on 3D scanner business development. Established in 2015, it has gained recognition through various government-led innovation initiatives.

Somic Management Holdings Inc.: Communications Director Yūko Murayama
With extensive experience in PR, Murayama will share how a 109-year-old manufacturing company revamped its PR strategies to foster sustainable business benefits.

PR TIMES Inc.: Business Development Director Ikushima Takada
A seasoned media professional, Takada will discuss the importance of strategic partnerships in enhancing PR outreach.

City of Hamamatsu: Startup Promotion Manager Musashi Matsushima
Matsushima will talk about Hamamatsu's efforts to build an ecosystem for startups in collaboration with local businesses.

Special Talk & Sake Tasting

Hananoi Sake Brewery Inc.: CEO KENYO TAKADA
With over 160 years of history, Hananoi Sake Brewery takes pride in its locally sourced sake. Guests will enjoy a sampling of their acclaimed sake during the networking session.

Ideal Attendees

- Company executives and marketing personnel in the manufacturing industry.
- Small-to-medium companies looking to expand abroad.
- Anyone interested in revitalizing the manufacturing sector, regardless of location.