Today's challenges continuously give shape to tomorrow.

Creating entertainment content around AR/VR by planning content with its clients

Architectural design spanning from initial planning to creating relationships with the local community, and urban development

Web site and app development, and operation of e-commerce sites Developing a variety of services leveraging expertise in IT, such as hiring support for SMEs

Th first business in Japan to commercialize air shows utilizing drones, it is undertaking a global expansion using uniquely Japanese production values

Drawing on expertise and techniques developed over the sixty years since its founding, this company is charting a new future for traditional crafts

Promoting projects in collaboration with the local community around a vision of "creating new value through schools"

Committed to students aspiring to start their own businesses. Developing a practical curriculum around social issues

Investigating vacant houses in Kanazawa City and conducting utilization consultations, event planning, information dissemination, matching, and renovation services

Building a platform that links Japan and the Philippines through investments with social impact

Branding, design, and support for female entrepreneurs One-stop solutions spanning conceptualization on through to visual design

VR production work, such as promotional videos and websites, conversion of existing buildings into VR, etc.

Representative partner, MISTLETOE JAPAN Was actively involved in ISP businesses, online game development, and other ventures during the early days of the Internet before becoming responsible for the world's first ringtone download service in 1998, ushering in a huge new market for music. Moved to Kanazawa in 2010, and since that time has contributed to the town's development. In 2017, launched OPENSAUCE in Kanazawa City, a business focused on updating food and agriculture. Since 2019, he has acted as representative partner of MISTLETOE JAPAN, where he provides startup and entrepreneurial support across a variety of domains.

President, Sierra Pablo GK. After living in California for 28 years, moved to Kanazawa in 2020. Was previously a co-owner of the animation studio Tonko House. He also opened a studio in Kanazawa, where he collaborates with Japanese production companies and other entities to create content that transcends borders and cultures, while gaining exposure to the international entertainment business. As a member of Mistletoe Inc.'s investor/entrepreneur community, he is active in Kanazawa, supporting the management of startups and businesses in various domains.

President, secca inc. After graduating from Kanazawa College of Art, joined Nikon Corporation, where he was chiefly responsible for planning and designing new products. Following the Great East Japan Earthquake, began questioning the abnormal consumption cycle around products and established secca inc. in 2013 to grapple with these questions. Is currently involved in spearheading secca's unique approach while handling conceptualization of each work. As a designer, he is committed to providing design consulting closely tailored to the needs of upper management at partner companies.

Creative leader, secca During high school, aspired to be a designer, and studied product design at the Kanazawa College of Art. Went on to work at an audio equipment manufacturer, where he was responsible for designing acoustic and optical equipment. After becoming involved in industrial design, he began to question the consumption lifecycle of products, and decided to enter the world of ceramics in order to create things that stand the test of time. After studying ceramics at the Tajimi City Pottery Design and Technical Center in 2012, he completed a course at the Kanazawa Utatsuyama Kogei Kobo. As the creative leader of secca, oversees production work of the entire studio.

Deputy director of the Kanazawa Institute of Food Tech & Art. Born in Sapporo, he has demonstrated his skills as a Japanese cuisine chef in Kyoto and Sapporo. After working as the head chef of a Japanese restaurant at a five-star hotel abroad, he returned to Japan. Bringing experience from domains other than Japanese cuisine, he is researching food experiences that go beyond traditional genres and are like no other. He also acts as an instructor in Japanese cuisine. As the deputy director of the Kanazawa Institute of Food Tech & Art at the Kanazawa Mirai no Machi Creation Center, he leads food R&D and is responsible for advising restaurants and companies in the food sector.

Producer and communicator, VIVITA JAPAN. She developed an interest in international relations and education after experiencing the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City firsthand while a student. After graduating from the Waseda University School of International Liberal Studies and working as a manager and senior managing director at an international school, joined VIVITA JAPAN in 2016. Acts as a producer and communicator at VIVISTOP, a site dedicated to activities for children, while also focusing on expanding VIVITA globally and fostering an international community bringing together the work of teams in different countries.