Exclusive Access: Go Behind the Scenes at a Real Japanese Factory!

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July 12, 2026

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SHOTOKU Factory Innovation Tour

Where Ideas Become Products That Reach the World

Have you ever wondered how the equipment used by television stations is designed, built, and shipped around the world?

This summer, Nagareyama LEAD is inviting junior high school students and their friends to an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at SHOTOKU Corporation, one of Japan’s leading manufacturers of professional broadcasting equipment.

This isn’t a typical factory tour.

It’s a chance to experience real innovation, meet professionals, and discover how great companies solve real-world problems every day.

Normally closed to the public, SHOTOKU has opened its doors exclusively for this special LEAD educational partnership, giving a small group of students the opportunity to experience the world of Japanese manufacturing firsthand.

What You’ll Experience

🎥 Operate Professional Broadcasting Equipment

Get up close with the same type of equipment used by television broadcasters and experience how professional technology works.

🏭 Explore a Real Manufacturing Factory

Walk through an active production facility and discover how ideas become products through engineering, teamwork, and precision manufacturing.

💡 Learn How Innovation Begins

Great companies don’t simply make products—they solve problems.

Discover how SHOTOKU has remained successful for more than 80 years by continuously creating value for customers around the world.

🌎 See Japanese Innovation Go Global

Learn how products designed and manufactured in Japan are exported to more than 50 countries and used by organizations worldwide.

🤝 Take on Interactive Team Missions

Work together with other students through engaging challenges that develop communication, teamwork, observation, and problem-solving skills.

Why This Experience Is Different

At LEAD, we believe entrepreneurship isn’t just about starting a business.

It’s about learning to identify problems, think creatively, and build solutions that improve people’s lives.

During this visit, students won’t simply learn what SHOTOKU manufactures—they’ll discover:

Why the company was founded
What problems it set out to solve
How innovation creates value for customers
Why do some companies continue to thrive for more than 80 years

These are the same entrepreneurial thinking skills our Hero-preneurs develop throughout the LEAD program.

Whether your dream is to become an engineer, entrepreneur, designer, or you simply enjoy discovering how things work, this experience will inspire you to see the world differently.

Event Information

📅 Date
Thursday, July 30, 2026

🕙 Factory Tour
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Meeting Points

For Nagareyama-area families
📍 Nagareyama Otakanomori Station
🕣 Meet at 8:30 AM

For Tokyo-area families
📍 Takatsu Station (West Exit 1)
🕤 Meet at 9:45 AM

📍 Venue
SHOTOKU Corporation
Kawasaki, Kanagawa

👨‍🎓 Who Can Join?
Junior High School Students (Grades 7–9 / JHS 1–3)

Whether you’re a current LEAD student or joining us for the first time as a friend, you’re welcome to apply.

💴 Participation Fee
¥2,000
(Includes lunch and insurance)

👥 Limited to Only 10 Students

📅 Registration Deadline
Monday, July 27

Learn Beyond the Classroom

Some lessons can’t be found in a textbook.

They happen inside real companies…
Alongside real engineers…
Working with real technology.

If you’re curious about innovation, engineering, entrepreneurship, or the future of Japanese manufacturing, this is an experience you won’t want to miss.

Join us for an unforgettable day where ideas, technology, and creativity come together.

Spaces are limited to just 10 students, so register early!