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Join the Seminar: Learning from Real-Life Business Succession

On January 28, 2026, the company Tranbi, along with the City of Tatebayashi, the Tatebayashi Chamber of Commerce, and the Tatebayashi Shinkin Bank, will host a seminar titled "Learn from Real Examples in Business Succession". As the operation company of this initiative, Tranbi aims to address the pressing issue that faces many entrepreneurs in Tatebayashi, where nearly half of local business owners are over the age of 60 and the succession rate is alarmingly low. This collaboration, established through a business succession partnership agreement in June 2025, aims to create 'the hottest support model in Japan' for business transitions.

Background of the Seminar: Moving to Implementation Phase

In a region where rising numbers of business owners are reaching retirement age without clear successors, the partnership between local government and financial institutions aims to strategize new approaches to business continuity. This seminar represents the first tangible step towards fulfilling the goals set out in the partnership agreement with a focus on raising awareness of diverse succession options beyond traditional familial transitions. Through the sharing of real experiences, participants will gain insights into the complexities of business succession, including options such as third-party transitions and M&A.

Key Highlights of the Seminar

Two real-life guests who have successfully transitioned their businesses will share their experiences during the seminar. They will discuss key motives that drove them to seek new ownership, the emotional considerations regarding their employees, and the real-world application of transitional platforms. This sharing will provide attendees with an in-depth understanding of the nuances involved in business transfers.

Collaborative Support from the Community

The event will see representatives from the city, chamber of commerce, and banking institutions convening together at the venue. Following the seminar, an individual consultation session will offer personalized support and potential services tailored to specific needs of business owners and successors.

Hybrid Format: In-Person and Online Attendance

To reach a broader audience, the seminar will be held in-person at the Tatebayashi Cultural Hall, as well as broadcasted online via Zoom. This dual format ensures that interested local business leaders and potential successors, regardless of their location, can participate in this vital discussion.

Event Details

• - Date: January 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
• - Time: 15:00 - 16:30 (Registration starts at 14:30)
• - Venue: Tatebayashi Cultural Hall, Room 3, (3-1, Jomachi, Tatebayashi, Gunma)
• - Format: In-person and online via Zoom
• - Participating: 50 for in-person / 100 online (First-come, first-served)
• - Admission Fee: Free
• - Organizers: Tatebayashi City, Tatebayashi Chamber of Commerce, Tatebayashi Shinkin Bank, Tranbi

Registration Process

Those interested can register through the following link here or contact the Tatebayashi City Commerce Division directly at (0276-47-5148).

Featured Speakers

Ryōzō Iwasaki
Owner of a popular Udon shop recognized as one of Tokyo’s top 100 eateries. At 69, he faced a dilemma due to building eviction but decided to transfer his business to keep the culinary tradition alive. He is currently an active participant in the shop under new ownership.

Yoshio Nishizawa
Having gained experience from an M&A transition within a construction firm, he later pursued a business transfer split. Using his insights, he now advises over 200 companies annually on business succession matters, sharing his expertise to support future generations of entrepreneurs.