Customized factory visits and executive dialogues in Osaka & Wakayama
Japanese manufacturing—renowned for its lean management, craftsmanship (*shokunin-spirit*), and innovative technologies—has long served as a global benchmark for business excellence. FangService has partnered with Nankai Electric Railway Group(a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, ticker: 9044) to offer opportunities for site visits, learning, networking, and collaboration within Japan’s manufacturing sector. These programs cater to a diverse audience, including SME owners and executives, freelancers, corporate researchers, and various study tour groups. Additionally, we provide customized travel itineraries for parents wishing to broaden their children's horizons and offer them firsthand, up-close exposure to overseas experiences.
Since its founding in 1885, Japan Nankai Electric Railway Group has been deeply rooted in the region from southern Osaka to northern Wakayama, starting from Namba, Osaka. It is Japan's oldest privately owned railway company. Nankai Electric Railway Group has extensive knowledge of the Izumi region between Osaka and Wakayama, and you can likely find the answers to most of your questions through us.
The Osaka and Wakayama regions are home to a large number of manufacturing companies with over 50 years of history, spanning machinery, electronics, chemicals, and food industries. You will step into factory floors, witness on-site management, quality control systems, and talent development — and engage in direct dialogue with business owners.
🎯 Who Should Attend:
Face-to-face discussions with company presidents or senior executives on management philosophy, talent development, innovation, and SDGs practices.
Opportunities for Chinese companies to connect with Japanese peers for technology cooperation, supply chain synergy, or market expansion.
From itinerary planning and reservations to on-site interpretation and logistics — fully managed by FangService and the Nankai team.
The following are sample companies available for visits. Actual itineraries will be customized based on your industry and interests:
Learn about business succession and management reform directly from a metal processing CEO. Includes welding demonstrations and pipe bending experiences.
🔹 Executive Dialogue 🔹 On-site VisitDeep dive into precision gear production and custom manufacturing processes with rigorous quality control.
🔹 Precision Manufacturing 🔹 Custom ProductionExperience 600-year-old Sakai knife forging — from heating and hammering to sharpening.
🔹 Traditional Craft 🔹 Hands-on ExperienceVisit a workshop preserving Edo-era "Washizome" bleaching and "Chusen" dyeing techniques.
🔹 Traditional Craft 🔹 HeritageLet's use metalworking technology to create innovative toys and experience the fusion of "manufacturing" and "fun".
🔹 Creative Manufacturing 🔹 Technology ApplicationStep into a Japanese sake brewery to learn about some aspects of the sake brewing process and experience the essence of Japanese food culture.
🔹 Culinary Culture 🔹 Brewing CraftVisit a historic plum winery to learn about its unique brewing philosophy and quality management.
🔹 Heritage 🔹 Quality Management* These are sample companies. Final visit list will be tailored to your industry needs and availability.
* For more information on industrial tourism, please visit the following website:
Osaka Namba ⇔ Kansai International Airport MICE Guide【Study Brief】
Osaka Namba ⇔ Kansai International Airport MICE Guide【Experience Brief】
This is a sample itinerary. Can be extended to 2-3 days for deeper exploration:
* Additional company visits or cultural experiences can be arranged upon request.
Observe 5S, Kanban, and Kaizen in action — and understand how to translate theory into practice.
Explore Japan's applications in automation, IoT, and AI to spark your own digital transformation ideas.
Build connections with Japanese business leaders for future collaboration and supply chain opportunities.
Learn from Japanese companies' globalization strategies to inform your own international expansion.
Please inquire at least one month in advance to ensure the best experience.
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We match you with suitable companies
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Review the itinerary and complete payment
Receive detailed guide and visa support
Professional support throughout the tour
A: 4–15 people is recommended for deeper engagement. Larger groups can be split into teams.
A: Professional Chinese-Japanese interpretation is provided throughout the tour.
A: Yes. Nankai's partner network covers machinery, electronics, food, chemicals and more. Please inform us in advance.
A: Costs vary by group size, duration, and company type. Contact us for a detailed quote.
A: We provide supporting documents such as invitation letters for business visa applications.
A: Yes. We offer full-service packages including airport transfers, hotel bookings, and local transport.
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