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Concerns about expanding overseasA day to build confidence
With the yen remaining weak, companies are showing increased interest in and enthusiasm for overseas expansion, and government support is also becoming more generous.
We will work to raise awareness among companies about the usefulness of export strategies and create growth opportunities through a variety of content.
@ Station Conference Tokyo 501ABS
What is STANDAGE DAY?
This is a completely new export promotion event organized by STANDAGE Co., Ltd., which was established to encourage small and medium-sized enterprises to expand overseas.
We will provide opportunities for practical experience in overseas expansion through special lectures and the sharing of case studies and know-how.
The first event, held on August 29, 2024, was a great success, attracting over 200 companies aiming to export and supporting businesses, despite being the first event of its kind.
Talk topics
- Why SMEs should focus on exports now
- Case studies and future prospects from companies that have successfully expanded overseas.
- What is necessary to continue succeeding overseas?
Recommended for:
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Aiming to expand overseas
For owners of small and medium-sized enterprises
I'm interested in expanding overseas, but I don't know where to start.
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Under consideration for export
Business owners in the manufacturing and wholesale industries
We want to export our products, but we are unsure about trade procedures and English language skills.
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Efforts to expand overseas are stagnating.
For owners of small and medium-sized enterprises
Although they have already started exporting, they are struggling because sales are not meeting their expectations.
At STANDAGE DAY, we will learn together about the future of trade operations.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical knowledge and discover new business opportunities.
Applications and registration are now closed.
Speakers
At STANDAGE DAY, leading experts in the trade industry and leaders of successful companies gather to share valuable insights and experiences.
Below, we introduce some of the wonderful speakers who will be making this event a success.
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Mitsuru SakuraiMr.Member of the House of Councillors and physician
Date of Birth: May 12, 1956 (Showa 31) / Place of Birth: Miyagi Prefecture / Member of the House of Councillors, Miyagi Constituency, Elected 5 Times
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Masashi TakagiMr.Alibaba Group, B2B Business Unit, Sales Executive
After gaining experience supporting new business development for domestic companies at a venture company, I joined Alibaba Japan. I was involved in attracting Japanese members to Alibaba.com, one of the world's largest global B2B platforms. I also concurrently handled collaboration and development with various alliance partners, including financial institutions. Utilizing Alibaba Group's strength in AI, I support the overseas marketing and business of Japanese SMEs and major corporations from the perspective of "AI x Overseas Expansion."
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Akinori AdachiCEO, STANDAGE Inc.
Born in 1984 in Oita Prefecture. After graduating from Kyushu University Graduate School, he joined Itochu Corporation. He was involved in project management for pharmaceutical import and export, as well as overseas factory construction. He spent his days traveling around Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and since 2016 has been involved in trading as a petrochemical futures trader.
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Kenta OhmoriExecutive Vice President and COO, STANDAGE Co., Ltd.
He completed his graduate studies in Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Tokyo in 2012. His research during his undergraduate years focused on developing materials for diagnostic agents for the early detection of cancer cells. As a travel enthusiast, he prioritized frequent overseas business trips in his career and joined Itochu Corporation, a general trading company, where he was mainly involved in the trade of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, as well as M&A with overseas companies.
Having previously engaged in reselling businesses on Amazon and eBay as a hobby, I keenly felt the slow pace of digital transformation in B2B trade and became strongly convinced of the potential of DX in this field. In 2017, I co-founded STANDAGE Co., Ltd. with Akira Adachi (current CEO of STANDAGE), who was a senior colleague at Itochu at the time. Currently, as the head of Sales/Marketing, I am constantly working to cultivate users and collaborative partners and to commercialize new businesses. -
Mitsuru SakuraiMr.Member of the House of Councillors and physician
[Brief Biography]
Date of birth: May 12, 1956 (Showa 31)
Place of birth: Miyagi Prefecture
Member of the House of Councillors, Miyagi Prefecture constituency, elected 5 times.
Graduated from Miyagi Prefectural Sendai First High School in March 1975.
Graduated from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Faculty of Medicine in March 1960.
June: Joined the First Department of Internal Medicine, Tohoku University Hospital.
Completed doctoral program at Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine in March 1993.
April: Tohoku University Hospital First Physician
April, 6th year: Physician in the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Iwate National Sanatorium Hospital
April, 8th year: Chief of the Second Department of Internal Medicine, Iwate National Sanatorium Hospital
July 2010: Elected to the House of Councillors (18th election)
November 2015: Chairperson of the Special Committee on Financial Issues and Economic Revitalization
Elected to the House of Councillors in July 2016 (20th election)
January 2021, Chairperson of the Committee on Economy, Trade and Industry
Elected to the House of Councillors in July 2022 (22nd election)
September 2022 Deputy Minister of Finance
October 2024: Vice Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
January 2015: Chairman of the House of Councillors Special Committee on Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Issues
July 2016: Elected to the House of Councillors (24th election)
May 2019: Joined the Liberal Democratic Party faction in the House of Councillors.
April 4th year: Joined the Liberal Democratic Party
Fourth year, July: Elected to the House of Councillors (26th election)
September, 5th year: Chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's Finance and Banking Division
January 2026: Chairperson of the House of Councillors Budget Committee (until January 2025)
Masashi TakagiMr.Alibaba Group, B2B Business Unit, Sales Executive
After gaining experience supporting new business development for domestic companies at a venture company, I joined Alibaba Japan.
I was involved in attracting Japanese members to Alibaba.com, one of the world's largest global B2B platforms.
In addition, I am also responsible for collaboration and development with various alliance partners, including financial institutions.
Leveraging Alibaba Group's strengths in AI, we support the overseas marketing and business of Japanese SMEs and major corporations from the perspective of "AI x Overseas Expansion."
Akinori AdachiCEO, STANDAGE Inc.
Born in 1984 in Oita Prefecture.
After graduating from Kyushu University Graduate School, he joined Itochu Corporation.
He is involved in project management for the import and export of pharmaceuticals and overseas factory construction, etc. He spends his days traveling between Asia, Europe and the United States, and since 2016 he has been involved in trading as a futures trader of petrochemical products.
When he encountered Bitcoin, he was shocked by the fact that virtual currency can transfer value without going through a bank, based on his experience in international trade.
Convinced that fintech will change the world, he founded STANDAGE Inc. with his junior colleague at Itochu, current Vice President Omori, in March 2017. He is currently involved in the development and operation of DigiTrad, a trade platform that includes a new international payment system using blockchain technology, while also working to support domestic small and medium-sized enterprises in expanding into export markets.
Kenta OhmoriExecutive Vice President and COO, STANDAGE Co., Ltd.
Graduated from the Graduate School of Chemistry and Biotechnology at the University of Tokyo in 2012.
During his university days, his research focused on developing materials for diagnostic drugs for the early detection of cancer cells.
As a travel enthusiast, he placed importance on frequent overseas business trips for work, and joined the general trading company Itochu Corporation, where he was mainly involved in trading of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, as well as M&A with overseas companies.
Having previously run a resale business on Amazon and eBay as a hobby, he keenly felt the slowness of the digital shift in B2B trade, but was also strongly convinced of the potential of digital transformation in this field. In 2017, he co-founded STANDAGE Co., Ltd. with Akinori Adachi (current CEO of STANDAGE), who was his senior at Itochu at the time.
Currently, as the head of sales/marketing, he is working daily to develop users and collaborative partners and promote business development.
Timetable
*Please note that the schedule and content are subject to change.
Event Details
| Event Name | STANDAGE DAY 2025 |
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| Date and time | Friday, July 4, 2025 13:30-17:20 (Community meeting 17:30-19:30) |
| venue | @Station Conference Tokyo 501ABS (Directly connected to the Nihonbashi Exit of JR Tokyo Station) |
| access | Directly connected to JR Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit / 1 minute walk from Shinkansen Nihonbashi Exit ticket gate, 2 minute walk from Yaesu North Exit ticket gate |
| Organizer | STANDAGE Co., Ltd. |
| Target Audience | Executives, managers, and staff of companies involved in trade. |
| Participation Fee | free |
| Capacity | 350 people *Due to overwhelming demand, registration for the social gathering has been closed as we have reached full capacity. |
Application
Applications and registration are now closed.
During the event, photographers arranged by the organizers and members of the press will be taking pictures.
Please be aware that you may appear in photos or videos as an audience member when you attend.