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JPI Seminar on Offshore Wind Power

JPI (Japan Planning Institute) is hosting an insightful seminar featuring the Mayor of Noshiro City, Shigenobu Saito, who will elaborate on the lessons learned from the offshore wind power project off Yatsushiro Town and Noshiro City and explore new business opportunities.

Event Details

Date and Time: November 13, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Speaker: Shigenobu Saito, Mayor of Noshiro City

Overview

Located on the northern coast of the Sea of Japan, Noshiro City is blessed with rich nature, including the notable black pine forests known as 'Kaze no Matsubara.' Historically, this region has dealt with strong seasonal winds from the northwest, particularly in winter. What was once seen as a negative legacy has now transformed into an asset thanks to the growth of wind power generation. Noshiro City has become a frontrunner in the wind energy sector, actively working on initiatives linked to the 'offshore areas of Yatsushiro Town and Noshiro City.'

Seminar Topics

1. Transforming Adverse Winds into Growth
- (1) Overview and History of Noshiro City
- (2) Status of Renewable Energy Adoption
2. Harnessing the Winds of Noshiro
- (1) Economic and Community Impacts (Industrial Promotion, Tourism, Agriculture Synergy)
- (2) City Initiatives (Human Resource Development, Awareness Programs)
3. Optimizing Port Utilization
- (1) Introduction to Noshiro Port
- (2) Corporate Developments and Renewable Energy Status in Port Areas
- (3) Ongoing Developments as a Hub for Offshore Wind Power
4. Future Prospects
- (1) Expectations for Offshore Wind Projects in the Areas of Yatsushiro Town and Noshiro City
- (2) Further Industrial Promotion in Northern Akita
5. Q&A Session
6. Networking Opportunity
This seminar provides a unique chance for participants to exchange business cards and connect with speakers and fellow attendees, fostering networking that could lead to business expansion.

Attendance Method

• - In-Person Only

This session is exclusive to in-person attendees; there will be no live or archived streaming options.

Fee Structure

• - Cost: 37,660 JPY (tax included) per person

Special Offer: One accompanying person free for each registered attendee (registration required)
Discount: Local government employees can attend with a reduced fee of 11,000 JPY (tax included) for up to two persons.

For more details and to register, visit: JPI Seminar Registration

Post-Seminar Support

Questions directed to the speaker will be addressed after the seminar, and attendees can continue networking and discussing business creation opportunities with each other.

Contact Information

Japan Planning Institute, Inc.
106-0047 Tokyo, Minamiazabu 5-2-32 Kowa Hiroo Building
TEL: 03-5793-9761
FAX: 03-5793-9767
Website

About JPI

Since its establishment, JPI has been bridging the knowledge gap among government, public officials, and citizens, supporting national policies and projects aimed at fostering public knowledge advancements through exclusive, high-value seminars for senior executives and managers.