Revolutionizing Home Organization: A Collaborative Event by Open House and Watts!

On June 13, 2026, a transformative event aimed at home organization will take place at the LIFE DESIGN PARK in Osaka Umeda. Hosted by Open House Kansai, a subsidiary of the Open House Group, this engaging talk and workshop event will be held under the theme "~No More Busy or Lazy with Clever Solutions! Discover How Your Home Can Transform!~". The event is designed to shed light on practical ways to improve urban living by deconstructing common misconceptions around home organization, especially in challenging city environments.

Building Solutions for Urban Living Struggles

Urban dwellers often face the dilemma of living in cramped, expensive apartments, leading to feelings of defeat when it comes to home organization. This event aims to tackle these concerns head-on by combining the design expertise of Open House, known for maximizing limited spaces, with the functional, affordable products from Watts, a popular 100 yen shop. Participants will also benefit from insights by a certified Life Organizer, who specializes in optimizing household management.

The collaboration recognizes that home organization is not merely about declutter tactics but also about creating systems that facilitate family independence and efficiency in daily tasks.

Key Takeaways from the Event

1. Innovative Space Utilization Techniques

Learn about the latest trends in spatial design, including accommodating strollers in spacious shoe closets and creating efficient homecoming pathways that prevent outdoor dirt from entering your living space. The event will highlight morning layout modifications that shorten busy routine times and demonstrate strategies that allow children to play freely within the home.

2. Interactive Showroom Experience

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a real-life recreation of living spaces featuring functional items from Watts. For instance, a ‘Kids Station’ will showcase how to effectively utilize affordable, versatile products to enhance living environments for families. Participants can engage directly with the solutions proposed, experiencing their usability firsthand.

3. Reevaluating Storage Techniques

Rather than focusing solely on where to store items, the event emphasizes understanding who uses what and where. Lessons based on kitchen and entryway layouts will be shared, aimed at establishing intuitive systems that minimize confusion for family members.

4. Fostering a 'Family-Centric' Mindset

The event will challenge conventional wisdom like “a sofa is a must” or “dishes belong in the dish rack”. Instead, ideas will be exchanged that promote personalized living arrangements, helping families create more relaxed and customizable lifestyles.

Event Details

- Date: June 13, 2026
- Time: 14:00 - 16:00 (Doors open at 13:45)
- Location: LIFE DESIGN PARK Osaka Umeda (2nd floor, E-ma Building, 1-12-6, Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka)
- Registration: Sign Up Here (limited to the first 30 applicants)
- Cost: Free
- Contact: [email protected]

This collaborative event marks a significant step toward enhancing urban living by proposing innovative ways to maximize space and organization. Open House and Watts together offer a refreshing perspective on creating a more enjoyable and efficient home environment. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your approach to home organization!

Company Overview

Watts Co., Ltd.

- Headquarters: 1-4-70, Shiromi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Japan
- Founded: February 1995
- CEO: Fumio Hiraoka
- Capital: 440 million yen
- Employees: 418 (as of August 2025)

Open House Group, Inc.

- Headquarters: JP Tower, 20th and 21st floors, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
- Founded: September 1997
- CEO: Ryosuke Fukuoka
- Capital: 20.3 billion yen
- Employees: 6,495 (consolidated as of March 2026)