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Nagoya
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ＆ GLORY
3
days
Organized by the Okamoto family, the trip kicks off with a wasabi dinner prepared by the Kobayashi family of Kinjirushi that you may have met at the Paris summit.
Then on to a visit to Asahi Intec and other cutting-edge companies owned by the Miyata family, which boasts the world's top share in medical equipment used for catheterization.
At Nagoya Castle you will tour the Honmaru Goten, a faithfully restored version of the lord's residence built in 1615 and experience traditional Japanese cultural activities such as tea and incense ceremony.
You will then enjoy a meal at "Kamome," a ryotei restaurant established in 1919.
You will travel to the summit venue in Tokyo by the super express train.
Agenda as of Feb 2024
subject to change
Sunday 27 October | Monday 28 October | Tuesday 29 October | |
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Morning | 8:00 Breakfast at HIiton NAGOYA 10:00 Visit ASAHI INTECC Co. Plant Tour to the development site of the most advanced medical devices | 8:00 Breakfast at HIlton NAGOYA 10:00 Visit ASAHI FORGE Corporation Head Office Plant Tour and lecture by an owner President | |
Lunch | 12:30 Lunch of Nagoya's specialty Hitsumabushi (eel dish) | 12:00 Lunch at Asahi Forge’s company cafeteria. .(Vegan and halal options are also available.) | |
Afternoon | 16:00 Check in at Hilton Nagoya/ 1-3-3 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City | 13:30 Visit Nagoya Castle and Honmaru Goten. 15:00 Experience the traditional Japanese culture of either the Mushanokoji Senke Tea Ceremony or the Shino School of Incense. | 14:00 Visit Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology technological transition of textile machinery to the ever-advancing automobile. |
Evening | 18:00 Dinner at Hotel TIAD / 5-15-19 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City) A welcome dinner hosted by the Kobayashi family of Kinjirushi Co., Ltd. with wine supervised by Mr. Shinya Tasaki (number one sommelier in Japan) and a special menu featuring Kinjirushi wasabi. | 18:00 Dinner at Ryotei:Traditional Japanese restaurant, Kamome/4-85 Shirakabe, Higashi-ku, Nagoya) Enjoy Japanese cuisine at ryotei restaurant established in 1919 | 17:00 Departure from JR Nagoya Station by Shinkansen bullet train 18:30 arrival at Tokyo station 19:15 arrival at summit venue |
Host Okamoto Family (since 1950)
Yuzo Okamoto is the representative of the MARK Consultants Group and is also one of FBN Japan’s board members. Okamoto family has been changing their main business at every generation, from the securities business to the real estate business and the tax accountant office and medical corporation today.
Yuzo believes that the success point of family business succession was the succession of the social network over 3 generations.
MARK Consultants holds “The MARK Family Business Study Group” to offer learning and socializing opportunities for small and medium-sized business owners and contribute to their development since 2017.
Yuzo Okamoto
Family visit Kobayashi Family (since 1929)
Kinjirushi has been a pioneer in the field of processed “wasabi” products which is an ancient Japanese spicy vegetable. We bring the refreshing aroma of "Hon Wasabi" to our customers.
Over the years, we have also continued to research the possibilities of Wasabi and discovered various functionalities such as the prevention of dementia.
Our management philosophy is "Through our products , contributing to a trend for a healthier diet and diversifying food culture around the world."
Keiko(CEO) and Ikko Kobayashi (Chairman) - 2nd Gen
Family visit Miyata Family (since 1972)
Asahi Intec was established as a manufacturer of ultra-fine stainless steel wire ropes. In 1994, we entered the medical device business and been engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sales of essential medical devices for minimally invasive treatments such as intravascular therapy guide wires and catheters, which require small incisions and cause minimal pain.
We have been committed to advancing technology and research and development as a research-oriented company, with the mission of "delivering innovative Only One technology and Number One products to the world”.
As a result, we have grown into a global medical device company supplying products to over 118 countries and regions, gaining a significant market share both domestically and internationally.
Our goal is to improve the quality of life for patients worldwide and pursue further expand our business.
Mashiko Miyata - President & CEO
Family visit Asahi Family (since 1938)
Asahi Forge is a forging company perfecting hot forging since its founding. Currently, Asahi Forge is headed by the 3rd generation HIROSHI ASAHI, with manufacturing bases located around Aichi and Gifu as well as in the US and Indonesia. The main products are automobile parts such as transmission gears and bearings. In particular, we boast the top market share in Japan for wheel hub bearings.
Hiroshi Asahi - President
