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Leading Industry Change at the Renovation Fair 2025

The 2025 Renovation Fair, set to take place at Tokyo Big Sight on September 17, 2025, promises to be a significant event for the renovation industry in Japan. Among the key speakers is Tetsuya Omoto, the President of Art Reform, who will engage in a special talk titled "Towards Industry Standardization: Addressing Workforce Shortages and Operational Efficiency Challenges."

In this insightful session, Omoto will spotlight the pressing issues that the renovation sector faces today. The conversation aims to foster dialogue on sustainable solutions for critical challenges like the shortage of skilled labor, the need for operational improvements, and the promotion of work-style reforms across the industry. Together with Yoshinori Fukuda, the Executive Director of Renovation Industry Newspaper, the discussion will also explore the future direction of industry standardization and management practices.

Details of the Session

• - Date: September 17, 2025
• - Time: 14:30 - 15:20
• - Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, South Conference Room B (R-9)
• - Topics: Market forecasts, workforce challenges, operational efficiency

This session is particularly designed for executives and next-generation leaders who face common issues in the industry. By merging perspectives from both the grassroots and management levels, the aim is to uncover actionable insights that can lead to effective solutions.

About the Renovation Industry Fair

Initiated by the Renovation Industry Newspaper in 1998, the Renovation Industry Fair is Japan's only specialized media exhibition dedicated to the remodeling sector and now celebrates its 27th occurrence. This professional event serves as a platform for industry stakeholders to engage in discussions aimed at revitalizing business through the dissemination of the latest industry information from diverse angles.

Speaker Profile: Tetsuya Omoto

Born in 1980 in Hyogo Prefecture, Tetsuya Omoto is a dynamic figure in the renovation field. After graduating from university, he achieved outstanding sales results at a securities company before pivoting to the renovation industry. In 2008, he inherited the family business at the young age of 27 following the sudden passing of the previous owner. Under his leadership, Art Reform has expanded its operations, including strategic partnerships with real estate companies for renovation projects and an emphasis on BtoC business enhanced by web marketing strategies. Since 2017, Omoto has led the initiative in succession planning through M&A, currently representing a group of eight companies while maintaining a focus on integrating innovative practices within the established cultural framework of the industry.

Future Prospects for Art Reform

Art Reform is committed to playing a pivotal role in the healthy growth of the renovation sector, continuously addressing societal challenges by promoting initiatives that involve the entire industry.

About Art Reform

Founded in 1952 and incorporated in 1985, Art Reform has successfully completed over 150,000 renovation projects across the Kanto, Kansai, Tokai, and Kyushu regions. The company has established partnerships with leading real estate brokerage firms for BtoB renovations and provides BtoC services backed by innovative marketing strategies. Notably, Art Reform has received accolades, including recognition as the top renovation company site in Western Japan for 15 consecutive years. The company is currently involved in business succession M&A and has created a group that is well-regarded within local communities, boasting a total revenue exceeding 10 billion yen. With a commitment to becoming a leading force in the industry, Art Reform continuously invests in management and talent development.

• - Company: Art Reform Co., Ltd.
• - Website: artreform.com
• - Location: 6-3 Senri Banpaku Koen, Suita City, Osaka
• - Established: November 1985 (Founded: 1952)
• - CEO: Tetsuya Omoto
• - Services: Proposal, design, and construction of renovation and remodeling centered around living spaces.