[Hotscape Co., Ltd.] 5 months left until the opening, Hotscape Co., Ltd. will be in charge of planning and operation of the Osaka-Kansai Expo “Tochigi Prefecture Booth”
Hotscape Co., Ltd. Press release: November 8, 2024 With 5 months remaining until the opening, Hotscape Co., Ltd. will be in charge of planning and operating the Tochigi Prefecture booth at the Osaka/Kansai Expo. ~Promoting projects to embody the concept of TOCHIGI, the future of life co-creation~ Image
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/92406/33/92406-33-2dfb0b83b042f437fd5947d2509d087d-1280×720.jpg (Excerpt from our proposal materials) Our company proposed a booth that embodies the concept of connecting Tochigi with the world under the theme of “life.” The idea was to make the exhibition not just a place for PR, but a place to realize “co-creation.” Furthermore, Mr. Kenichi Watanabe, who is the general producer of this time, is Life co-creation future TOCHIGI As a key theme, the coined word “ Sansui Kyori (Sansui Kyori) ” was raised. This means respecting the blessings of mountains, forests, and water, and discovering the value of the local resources of Tochigi Prefecture, where we have enjoyed the life of the village. It represents a strong will to continue spinning. Therefore, we will always keep in mind “co-creation” at this booth, and we will proceed with this project as a co-creation project with the participation of prefectural residents even before the actual Expo, and will work together with various media to develop it. ▶Tochigi Prefecture Booth Exhibition Overview ▶Exhibition period: June 27th (Friday) to June 29th (Sunday), 2025 ▶Exhibition location: EXPO Messe (Partially shared with Osaka Prefecture and Toyama Prefecture) ▶Organizer: Tochigi Prefecture, General Policy Department, General Policy Division, Policy Coordination and Decentralization Policy ▶General Producer: Kenichi Watanabe (XPJP Co., Ltd. Representative Director) ▶Responsible agency: Hotscape Co., Ltd. ▶More details will be announced in the future The project members are currently considering the content for the Tochigi Prefecture booth. We hold regular meetings twice a month with Tochigi Prefecture, the organizer, to share information, check progress, and have discussions.
Additionally, I am working closely with Kenichi Watanabe, the general producer, as he leads the project. In September, our members accompanied us on a tour of various facilities in Tochigi Prefecture, and we have just started greeting and exchanging information with the people we will be collaborating with in the future.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/92406/33/92406-33-893b8ddb7de8051f81c97d4f6b779830-1280×720.jpg (Excerpt from our company’s materials) At our booth, we will propose innovative projects that will bring out the best of Tochigi
Prefecture. As an experiential exhibit that combines nature, culture, food, and future technology, we have prepared a variety of content based on “Sansui Kyori,” and hope to create an impression that will remain in the hearts of visitors. • Arrangement of a visual
environment that allows you to experience Tochigi Prefecture’s great nature and charm in an immersive manner • Installation of a water bar where you can enjoy local resources derived from water • Setting up an experiential kitchen through “food” • Opening of virtual game space, holding events for people all over the world to experience the charm of Tochigi • Reproducing a bamboo forest monument and creating a green atmosphere • High-resolution video exhibition of the nature and ecosystem of the Naka River, the clearest stream in Kanto • Exhibition of a large photo wall depicting seasonal scenery • Exhibition of message boards of Tochigi Prefecture’s great people and participant message boards with the theme of “life” • Implementation of
collaborative projects with various media in advance and on the day • Next-generation collaboration/co-creation projects and presentation exhibitions in which Tochigi citizens participate • Building a virtual audio guide in Tochigi dialect • Collaborate with elementary, junior high, and high schools in the prefecture to realize communication that transcends distance constraints, etc. (The above information is unconfirmed and subject to change) ▶As a co-creation partner for the Osaka/Kansai Expo Our company is a co-creation partner of the Osaka/Kansai Expo. We started with event commissioning, and while leveraging our experience in event hosting, we have developed into concept design and content provision, and expanded our business to include consulting and operational management from planning and designing of event facilities and exhibition halls. . In addition, CEO Maeno actively contributes to the development of human resources and the health of the industry in the event and MICE industries, and also holds various lectures. We will definitely realize the content we are proposing and preparing this time and will support the success of this major project. • Osaka/Kansai Expo Co-creation Partner Company page: https://team.expo2025.or.jp/ja/partner/254 Company profile Company name: Hotscape Co., Ltd. Location: Toranomon Yatsuka Building 5F, 3-7-7 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo Representative: Nobuyuki Maeno Established: March 1991 TEL: 03-6205-7197 (Representative) FAX: 03-6205-7198 (main) URL: http://www.hotscape.co.jp Business content: Event planning, production, and management/event facility management and consulting
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