Our governor, Mr Kawakatsu holds a forum with company owners in Shizuoka Prefecture three times a year. The purpose of this forum is to learn what each companies do, what their challenges are, and to better understand the industries.

 

This time, Akimoto represented the construction industry. Five other representatives from various industries gave a brief presentation of each companies, and the governor makes a comment on each presentation.

 

Akimoto explains

1.how outsourcing disrupted the quality and pride of craftsman and Daiku carpenters

2.how he built his business model of self-integration

3.his vision of building the strongest group of craftsman and Daiku carpenters in Japan

 

 

After the forum, there was a discussion time over dinner and wine.

 

Now, it was Akimoto’s turn to inquire the governor.

The rest remains a secret…