"Senpaku," an Open Factory Tour of the Textile-Producing Regions of Kurashiki and Okayama, to Be Held

The “Sanbi Region” is one of Japan’s three major textile production areas. With the goal of raising awareness of the Sanbi Region and securing the next generation of industry leaders, the Kurashiki Fashion Frontier Executive Committee will host “Senpaku,” an open factory event touring the textile production areas of Kurashiki and Okayama, starting on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Now in its eighth year, this year’s event will feature both an “In-Person Textile Region Tour,” where participants visit local companies in person, and an “Online Textile Region Tour,” which uses videos to showcase the region’s advanced technical skills and the appeal of manufacturing.The “Online Textile Region Tour” will feature programs introducing the various products made in the region and the different career paths within the textile industry, as well as programs following a day in the life of a young employee and videos showcasing the region’s history and current state. The content is designed to appeal to a wide audience, ranging from high school students to vocational school and college students.

This is a valuable opportunity to experience firsthand the integrated manufacturing techniques unique to this region and the appeal of working there. A diverse range of companies in the region are waiting to welcome students interested in the textile industry—including those interested in school uniforms, work uniforms, jeans, denim, woven fabrics, and dyeing and finishing—as well as those looking to change careers!

■ Date, Time, and Location

・Online Textile Production Region Tour

October 1, 2026 (Thu) – November 30, 2026 (Mon)

Seven episodes, each approximately 30–60 minutes long, are scheduled to be streamed

・In-Person Textile Production Region Tour

November 4 (Wed), 10 (Tue), and 18 (Wed), 2026, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Times may vary slightly by tour)

Meeting Point: JR Kurashiki Station and other locations

■ Details and How to Apply

Please register via the special website (https://k-ff.jp/2026/).

Application Deadline: Online Textile Production Area Tour: Friday, September 18

　　　　　In-Person Textile Production Area Tour: Wednesday, October 21 *First-come, first-served

■Event Page

URL: https://k-ff.jp

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kurashiki_fashion_frontier

Online Textile Production Area Tour

In-Person Textile Production Region Tour

■Textile Expo Participating and Supporting Companies (in no particular order)

Akashi School Uniform Company, Ltd., Sugako Gakuseifuku Co., Ltd., Tombo Co., Ltd., Kaitaiku Trading Co., Ltd., Joa Co., Ltd., Celery Co., Ltd.,Kuwa Co., Ltd., I’ms Co., Ltd., Aoki Clothing Co., Ltd., INAHO Co., Ltd., Japan Blue Co., Ltd., Kaku-Minami Clothing Co., Ltd., Kaita-ku International Co., Ltd. (Soja Kaita-ku Factory), Domingo Co., Ltd., Nice Corporation,Niyonichi LLC, Big John Co., Ltd., Betty Smith Co., Ltd., Bobson Co., Ltd., Wired Co., Ltd., Eridate Hat Factory Co., Ltd., Kouritsu Co., Ltd., Sanyo High Cleaner Co., Ltd., Toyowa Co., Ltd., Kuroki Co., Ltd.,Takada Textiles Co., Ltd., Ikeda Cord Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Kurashiki City Kojima Industrial Promotion Center Designers Incubation

List of Participating Companies