Sugino Machine to Host "TALK with GAKU" Event in July, Featuring Leaders from Diverse Fields at University of Toyama

Sugino Machine Co., Ltd., headquartered in Namerikawa, Toyama Prefecture, will host a talk event, "TALK with GAKU," on July 2, 2026. The venue is the Sugino Machine Lounge at the University of Toyama, for which the company acquired naming rights.

The event will feature three speakers from different fields: Hironobu Tsujiguchi, owner-chef of Mont St. Clair; Kazuo Tanaka, President & CEO of GK Design Group Inc.; and Gaku Sugino, President of the host company, Sugino Machine. The three leaders will gather to discuss overcoming challenges and the essence of craftsmanship ('monozukuri') and design.

The event is intended for a broad audience, including students contemplating their careers, professionals seeking further growth, business leaders looking to the future, and anyone with an interest in confectionery or design.

Event details are as follows: - Event Name: "TALK with GAKU" - Date & Time: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 13:00-14:30 - Venue: Sugino Machine Lounge, Gofuku Campus, University of Toyama - Fee: Free (advance registration required; in-person capacity is 100) - Format: In-person and online streaming Participation is open to the public. Standing room may be available if registrations exceed seating capacity.

The name "TALK with GAKU" is a play on words, derived from "Gaku" (岳) meaning mountain peak, "Gaku" (ガク) for learning, and the first name of President Sugino, Gaku (岳), reflecting the theme of striving for excellence.

The speaker profiles are: - Hironobu Tsujiguchi: A leading Japanese pâtissier and chocolatier with numerous international awards. - Kazuo Tanaka: Head of the GK Design Group, a major force in Japanese design, known for projects like the Toyama "PORTRAM" light rail. - Gaku Sugino: The president of Sugino Machine, a manufacturing company celebrating its 90th anniversary.

Registration is available through the official Sugino Machine website.