CEO Kentaro Tanaka Discusses Cultural Infrastructure Opportunities in Fukuoka

Check Inn Inc., a leading provider of all-in-one tools for the hospitality sector, will have its CEO, Kentaro Tanaka, address an upcoming interactive program in Fukuoka on February 18, 2026. The event, titled “Creating New Cultural Infrastructure: Implementing Spaces, Events, and Goods through Relationships,” aims to unravel the potential of hotels as cultural hubs and their role in community engagement.

Event Overview

This program focuses on the concept of new cultural infrastructure, examining how relationships can bridge spaces, events, and creations in local areas. It will delve into how sustainable cultural values can thrive through infrastructure that integrates insights from government officials, private businesses, and practitioners. The aim is to foster cross-sector connections that transcend age, position, and industry, enabling participants to engage in meaningful dialogues.

Event Details

- Name: Creating New Cultural Infrastructure: Implementing Spaces, Events, and Goods through Relationships
- Date: February 18, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Time: 1:00 PM - 6:15 PM (Registration starts at 12:30 PM)
- Networking Session: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Venue: THE KEGO CLUB by HAPPO-EN, 9F, 2-2-20 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City
- Cost: Free for the seminar; Networking event costs 8,000 yen per person (tax included)
- Capacity: 80 participants
- Target Audience:

- Operators of hotels and inns, tourism-related businesses
- Hospitality industry professionals, traditional craftsmen
- Startup companies in mobility and related sectors
- Students interested in social issues and local tourism

- Application Deadline: February 11, 2026 (first-come, first-served basis until full capacity)

About Check Inn

Check Inn is an all-in-one system designed specifically for the hospitality industry, combining a site controller, property management system (PMS), and a proprietary booking engine. This unique solution streamlines operations and enhances guest experiences simultaneously.

- Site Controller: Centralizes management of various OTAs and direct bookings.
- PMS Features: Facilitates reservation management, room allocation, revenue management, and customer management in one system.
- Booking System: Ensures a seamless reservation process completed in just three steps, aimed at minimizing drop-off rates.

For more information about Check Inn, please visit our website. For a demo or inquiries, please fill out our contact form.

Company Overview

- Company Name: Check Inn Inc.
- CEO: Kentaro Tanaka
- Location: 4F, 3-26-8 Shibuya, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo
- Established: October 1, 2021
- Business Focus: Development and provision of the all-in-one tool “Check Inn” for accommodations
- Website: Check Inn