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The Future of Traditional Companies Through Film

~Film Festival & Traditional Companies-Youth Exchange~

December 6, 2025 (Saturday) 12:00~17:00

We will host an event connecting traditional companies and young people at Ryukoku University Fukakusa Campus.


Set in a traditional fan shop in Kyoto, the film "Bubu-zuke Doudosu" (directed by Masaaki Tominaga) comically depicts the conflict between a young proprietress from Tokyo and Kyoto people who skillfully use "true feelings and facade." We plan various programs including the film screening, talk shows with the director and traditional company executives, and networking sessions where traditional company employees and students engage in honest dialogue.

Event Schedule

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12:00- Entrance Opens

Reception will be held from 12:00 at the 1st floor of Keiko-kan, Ryukoku University Fukakusa Campus.

Eating and drinking in the venue is permitted until 12:45.

There are cafes and convenience stores near the campus, so you can also get food locally.

Map around Ryukoku University Fukakusa Campus
12:45-13:00 Opening

From 12:30, we will screen the trailer for the film "Bubu-zuke Doudosu" to be shown on the day, as well as promotional videos of companies participating in the talk show, booths, and networking session.

From 12:45, event information and highlights of the film will be explained by organizers.

*For smooth proceedings, please enter and be seated by around 12:45

13:00-15:50 Film "Bubu-zuke Doudosu" Screening + Talk Show

Screening of the film "Bubu-zuke Doudosu" set in Kyoto's traditional fan shop.

[STORY]

Madoka, a freelance writer who married the eldest son of a traditional fan shop in Kyoto and came from Tokyo, begins interviewing her in-laws and local proprietresses to write a comic essay about life in a traditional company with hundreds of years of history.

However, not knowing the culture of "true feelings and facade," she angers the proprietresses.

After deep reflection, Madoka strives to become a proper ambassador of Kyoto culture, but the situation takes an unexpected turn involving the entire town.

Film 'Bubu-zuke Doudosu' Poster

[CAST] Mai Fukagawa, Shigeru Muroi, Zuru Onodera, and others

©2025 "Bubu-zuke Doudosu" Production Committee



From 14:50, we will invite director Masataka Tominaga of "Bubu-zuke Doudosu" and traditional company executives for a multifaceted discussion on themes such as the film's production background, Kyoto's "ikezu culture," strengths of traditional companies, and future prospects.

Questions from attendees will also be accepted on the day. Please participate and ask questions.


[Speakers]

Director: Masataka Tominaga

Akira Hatamoto, President & CEO of Shoyeido Co., Ltd.

Susumu Yamaguchi, Chairman of Kawashima Selkon Textiles Co., Ltd.

Yuki Kataoka, Successor of Vigore Kataoka Co., Ltd.

Yuto chikai, Ryukoku University

15:50-16:15 Company Booths

From 15:45, company booths will be set up mainly by companies participating in the networking session.

Please freely visit booths of interest and enjoy activities organized by each company (business introductions, product sales, employment and job consultation sessions, etc.).

If companies wish to set up exhibition booths, please contact Kyoto Youth Employment Support Center at contact@kyotocity-wakamono.org.

16:15-17:00 Traditional Companies & Youth Exchange

A networking session will be held at the venue from 16:15.

A total of 60 people (20 from companies and 40 students) will form 10 teams for discussions on various themes centered on Kyoto culture.

In the first half of the networking session, time will be allocated for self-introductions within teams. Please bring business cards if you have them.

Venue: Ryukoku University Fukakusa Campus

Fee: Free

Registration

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Long Life Family Business Research Center
〒612-8577 67 Tsukamoto-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City
Institute for Social Sciences, Ryukoku University
TEL 075-645-7875
FAX 075-643-8510
MAIL info#longlife-fb.org (Please replace # with @)

※ Supported by Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C) "Comparative Study of Innovation and Community of Long-lived Family Enterprises" (Project No. 19K01903).