Source: Peatix

For those who think, "If I'm going to work in Hokkaido, I want to do a job that will seriously benefit Hokkaido."

Hokkaido is a region with great potential, blessed with tourism resources, a revitalized economy due to growing inbound demand, and abundant renewable energy sources. However, it is also said to be a region at the forefront of issues, with a declining birthrate and aging population, and a declining population that is worse than the national average, and where social issues that will likely become apparent in Japan in the future will appear at a relatively early stage.

It is precisely because of this region that there are companies that are serious about "solving Japan's social issues from Hokkaido" through the promotion of digital transformation and the development of new businesses. And there is work that is filled with a sense of mission and growth that only they can achieve.

This event will introduce new challenges emerging in Hokkaido and the efforts of Hokkaido companies to solve social issues. In addition, consultants who specialize in U-turn and I-turn job transfers to Hokkaido and Sapporo City will talk about the current business environment, real life and work in Hokkaido's job transfer market.
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■Contents Part 1: Sharing examples of U-turns to Hokkaido

We will provide real information about the latest job market in Hokkaido, including actual examples of U-turn and I-turn job changes and specific positions at companies seeking business people from the Tokyo metropolitan area, all of which can only be conveyed by a job change support company specializing in Hokkaido.

Speaker: Regions Co., Ltd. Consultant, Arai Taiki

Instructor profile:
Born in Sapporo in 1988. After graduating from Hokkaido University, he joined Rakuten, Inc., where he worked on new store opening sales on Rakuten Ichiba and also served as the team leader for new store openings. After participating in the launch of a digital marketing venture in 2016, he decided to return to his and his wife's hometown of Sapporo, Hokkaido, after the birth of their child, and joined Regions Co., Ltd. in 2020.

Contents Part 2: Introducing Sapporo City's initiatives

A representative from the City Sales Division of the Sapporo City Tokyo Office will give a presentation on the following four points.

・Initiatives to promote U-turn migration among business people in the metropolitan area
・Initiatives aimed at attracting new industries such as GX and semiconductors
-Large-scale redevelopment in the city center
・Living in Sapporo, where city and nature coexist in harmony

Contents Part3: Lecture 1 - "Challenging the Digital Revolution ~Coop Sapporo Discusses its Current Status as a DX Organization"

Celebrating its 60th year since founding, Coop Sapporo has a turnover of 361.8 billion yen and 2 million members. The company is expanding its business to solve local issues so that people can live anywhere in Hokkaido. CIO Hasegawa talks about the organization's efforts to become a global leader in retail of its size while digitally tackling social issues such as a declining birthrate and aging population, and depopulation.

Speaker: Mr. Hideki Hasegawa, CIO, Consumers' Cooperative Association Sapporo

Instructor profile:
In 1994, he joined Accenture Japan. In 2008, he joined Tokyu Hands Co., Ltd., where he implemented reforms as the person in charge of the information systems department, logistics department, mail order business, and omni-channel promotion (executive officer). In 2013, he launched Hands Lab Co., Ltd. and became its president and CEO (concurrently serving as an executive officer at Tokyu Hands). In 2018, he became the executive CIO of Mercari, Inc. In November 2018, he became the president and CEO of Loquesta Co., Ltd. (current position). In 2020, he became the CIO of the consumer cooperative Coop Sapporo. As a professional CIO/CDO, he serves as CIO for multiple companies.

■Contents Part3: Lecture 2 - "The future and new challenges faced by regional infrastructure companies"

Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. has been supporting the local community through its energy business since its establishment in 1911. The company is no longer just a gas business, but is now involved in comprehensive energy business including gas, electricity, and energy management. Human Resources Director Nishizuka talks about the future the company envisions, the various challenges it is currently taking on to achieve this, and the type of personnel it requires.

Speaker: Mr. Masato Nishizuka, Director of Human Resources, Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd.

Instructor profile:
After graduating from Hokkaido University in 1998, he joined Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. After working in the customer service department, marketing department, and a three-year secondment to the Japan Gas Association (Tokyo), he worked in the corporate planning department for eight years, where he was involved in the formulation of medium-term management plans. After that, he led measures to improve corporate value through corporate PR as the head of public relations. He is currently involved in managing human resources strategies as the head of the human resources department.

■Contents Part 4: Panel discussion by two companies and free exchange session

After the panel discussion between the two guest companies, there will be a free exchange session with the speakers and participants. Since the exchange is not mandatory, you can leave the room at any time. On the day of the event, you can also consult with a consultant from Regional Career Hokkaido about relocation and careers.

Facilitator: Yohei Tsunemi
(Associate Professor, Faculty of International Liberal Arts, Chiba University of Commerce / Leader of Ishikawa U-turn Support Group / Work Style Commentator / Social Martial Artist)
profile：
Born in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Graduated from the Faculty of Commerce at Hitotsubashi University and completed a Master's course at the Graduate School of Sociology at the same university (Master's in Sociology). After working for Recruit, Bandai, a venture company, and as a freelancer, he joined Chiba University of Commerce in April 2015. His major is labor sociology. He is currently writing and giving lectures on a wide range of topics, mainly focusing on university student job hunting, labor-management relations, labor issues, career theory, and youth theory.

■About participation applications

Participation Fee: Free
Target: People in their late 20s to 40s who are thinking about working in Hokkaido (those who are undecided or still considering working are also welcome)
* Welcome: Experience in project management at a business company or consulting firm, regardless of job type.

Capacity: 30 people
Dress code for the day: This event is not related to job selection, so please wear casual attire.
Application deadline: Friday, May 23, 2025, 18:00

■ Address

Organizer: Regions Co., Ltd. (operation service: Regional Carrier Hokkaido)
Special cooperation: Sapporo City

■ Inquiries

Regions Co., Ltd.
MAIL：reserve@regions.co.jp
*Business hours: 9:00-18:00 (excluding weekends, holidays, and our company holidays)

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