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On August 23rd, WWDJAPAN will hold a corporate research seminar for students and working adults under the age of 25 with United Arrows. Founded in 1989, United Arrows has grown into one of Japan's leading select shops, and currently boasts annual sales of over 130 billion yen with four affiliated companies and corporate services.
The company name expresses our desire for unity, as if we were a collection of arrows bound together (UNITED) moving straight towards a single goal. We adhere to the principle of "customer first," and unite our employees who are passionate about fashion and who move straight ahead.
In this corporate study, one of the founders, Hirofumi Kurino, senior advisor at United Arrows, will impart his unchanging love for fashion since the company's founding, and the company's continued transformation in response to society. Hearing about the achievements of a young employee who is one of the arrows in the group but also leads a team, you will also consider the excitement of working at United Arrows. At the meetup after the program, you will be able to interact with the speakers as well as current employees. You will be able to experience not only the appeal of the fashion industry, but also the presence of United Arrows at its core, and the passion of the employees who work together in solidarity to move forward like an arrow, which is the driving force behind this.
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What is "WWDJAPAN" corporate research?
"WWDJAPAN" corporate research will hold offline events where participants can delve deeper into the appeal of the industry and deepen their understanding of companies from various angles, in the hope of helping the younger generation who will lead the future of the fashion and beauty industry. At this event, "WWDJAPAN", which interviews people from various professions in the industry and companies from both domestic and overseas executives to the field, will convey the appeal of the fashion industry, companies, and people, and provide an opportunity to find a company that suits you that you have not yet found.
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[Session #1] 11:00~11:45 (45 mins)

[Founder and Senior Advisor Kurino takes the stage] What is the significance of working in fashion?
UNITED ARROWS was founded in 1989 as a pioneer of select shops. One of the founders, Hirofumi Kurino, senior advisor of UNITED ARROWS, is an important figure who has led the Japanese fashion industry. WWD JAPAN Editor-in-Chief Murakami Kaname explores what Kurino's motivation was in starting up the company and why he is still attracted to the fashion industry.

Guest Speaker: Hirofumi Kurino / Senior Advisor, United Arrows
PROFILE: (Kurino Hirofumi) Born in 1953. Grew up in Setagaya, Tokyo. Studied aesthetics at university, and after graduating entered the fashion industry in 1977. In 1989, he founded UNITED ARROWS Co., Ltd. with current Honorary Chairman of UA, Osamu Shigematsu, and others. He has served as head of the sales promotion department, creative director, managing director and CCO (Chief Creative Officer), among other positions.
Speaker: Kaname Murakami, Editor-in-Chief of WWDJAPAN

[Session #2] 11:45~12:15 (30 minutes)

Successful young people talk about why they decided to take on the challenge at United Arrows
UNITED ARROWS has always taken on the challenge of creating new culture. The driving force behind this company are the young employees working on the front lines. They thrive in a wide variety of ways. For example, Nanaka Yotsuya, an employee in her 20s, was recognized for her passion and sense for fashion and was selected as the brand director of Atticussion, an original brand targeted at Generation Z. We asked Nanaka Yotsuya, who is breathing new life into UNITED ARROWS with product planning that incorporates her down-to-earth sensibilities, and other young, active employees why they decided to take on new challenges at UNITED ARROWS.

Guest speaker: Nanaka Yotsuya / Brand Director of "Atticussion"
PROFILE: (Yotsuya Nanaka) Born in 1998, from Ishikawa Prefecture. After graduating from the Fashion Distribution Department of Bunka Fashion College, she joined United Arrows as a new graduate in 2020. She worked in sales at Beauty & Youth Shibuya Koen-dori store and United Arrows SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE store, and from Spring/Summer 2022, she was involved in product planning for a web-exclusive line at Beauty & Youth, and transferred to the BY Merchandise Department in June 2023. She has been in her current position since January 2024. Instagram: @7k0512
Guest speaker: Momoka Yanagiya / Staff member of "Beauty & Youth United Arrows" Marunouchi store
PROFILE: (Yanagiya Momoka) Born in Hokkaido in 1998. Joined UNITED ARROWS as a new graduate in 2020. Assigned to Green Label Relaxing Sapporo Stellar Place store, transferred to Beauty & Youth UNITED ARROWS in April 2021, worked at UNITED ARROWS Sapporo store, and has been in her current position since February 2023. From July 2024, she will be working as both a sales staff member and PR. Instagram: @momoka_yanagiya__by
Guest speaker: Reina Takahashi / "United Arrows Green Label Relaxing" PR
PROFILE: (Takahashi Reina) Born in Tokyo in 1998. After graduating from Bunka Gakuen University's Faculty of Fashion Studies, she joined United Arrows as a new graduate in 2020. She worked in sales at the Beauty & Youth United Arrows Ikebukuro Women's Store and SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE Store for about four years. She has been in her current position since March 2012. Instagram: @reinatakahashi_

[Extra] 12:30~13:00 (30 minutes)

Roundtable discussion
After the seminar, those attending the seminar will be able to participate in a meetup with United Arrows employees and WWD JAPAN reporters. Drinks will be provided, so please use this as an opportunity for further communication.

*Please note that the content of the lectures may change without prior notice.

—Information—

Date and time
Friday, August 23, 2024 11:00-13:00
* Venue reception opens 30 minutes before the start

Venue
UNITED ARROWS LTD.
Nippon Life Akasaka Building, 8-1-19 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Number of applicants
Venue: 50 people
*If there are a large number of applicants, we will hold a lottery. Only those who can attend the event will be notified by their registered email address.

Eligibility
Students and recent graduates interested in a career in the fashion industry

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・If there are a large number of applicants, we will hold a lottery. Only those who can attend the event will be notified by their registered email address.
・In principle, cancellations will not be accepted after the application has been completed.
If the email address is incorrect, the email may not be delivered.
・There will be cameras in the venue on the day. Videos and photos taken may be published in "WWDJAPAN" Weekly, on the website, on official SNS, etc. Please apply only if you agree to this.
・Please check the following regarding the handling of personal information. If you have any questions, please check the privacy policy or contact us directly. The personal information provided when applying for this seminar will be used jointly by both INFAS Publications Co., Ltd. and UNITED ARROWS Co., Ltd. This will allow information to be shared for the purposes of both companies' marketing and recruiting activities. By applying, you are deemed to have agreed to the following privacy policy.
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