Midtown, Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Takahiro Nakamura) participated in "RISE KANSAI 2026," a business and culture conference held at Namba Hatch in Osaka on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, where CEO Takahiro Nakamura spoke in the session "The Present and Future of Japan's Space Industry."
RISE KANSAI is a conference that combines business, culture, and entertainment to share new value from the Kansai region, bringing together entrepreneurs, companies, creators, and local governments.
In the session, Nakamura discussed the current state and future outlook of Japan's space industry alongside Shobu Oda of AstroX Inc. and Kojiro Hatada of Innovative Space Carrier Inc. The session was moderated by Keisuke Tateoka of ALPHA Inc.
[Event Overview]
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 12:00–20:00
Venue: Namba Hatch (Naniwa-ku, Osaka)
Organizer: RISE KANSAI Executive Committee
[Related Links]
Official website: https://risekansai.com/2026/
Midtown, Inc. aims to "solve global challenges and create the space industry," primarily providing consulting in the fields of space development and climate change. For inquiries regarding business development in the deep tech sector, new entry into the space business from other industries, or startup support through the "Midtown Frontier Fund Limited Liability Partnership," please contact us through our website.