Takihyo Co., Ltd. (Head office: Nishi-ku, Nagoya; President and CEO: Kazuo Taki) will be participating in the “Cultural Experience Project for the Next Generation,” an initiative led by Nagoya City and Sonoligo Inc. (Head office: Nakamura-ku, Nagoya; President and CEO: Kanji Toyama). The project aims to provide free access to diverse cultural experiences for children and students in Nagoya. As part of our contribution, we will make a donation to Nagoya City and host workshops featuring “Arimatsu Shibori,” a traditional craft native to the region.
 The purpose of this project is to foster the healthy development of future generations by giving children in Nagoya the opportunity to engage in a wide range of cultural experiences without financial burden, while also supporting the preservation and promotion of the city’s cultural and artistic heritage. The outline of the project was officially announced during the Mayor of Nagoya’s regular press conference on July 15. In support of the project’s mission and with the hope of expanding children’s potential through cultural experiences, we have partnered with Nagoya City and Sonoligo to co-host a special event: “Arimatsu Shibori Workshops for the Next Generation” to be held across four sessions between October 2025 and June 2026. Participant registration will be handled through Sonoligo’s online platform, Sonoligo Future. In addition, the materials used for the Arimatsu Shibori workshop are based on our sustainable scheme “THE NEW DENIM PROJECTⓇ.” Through this experience, we aim not only to pass down traditional craftsmanship but also to deepen children’s understanding of sustainability.
 Moving forward, we will continue to value collaboration with the local community and strive to support the learning and growth of children who will lead the next generation.

A photo from the Mayor of Nagoya’s regular press conference

■ What is the Cultural Experience Project for the Next Generation?
A new initiative launched on April 1, 2025, through a collaboration between Nagoya City and Sonoligo Inc., a startup originating from Nagoya University. Funded by donations from private companies and other organizations, the project offers children in Nagoya free access to a wide range of cultural experiences. It aims to support the healthy development of the next generation and to foster their growth through culture without financial burden. At the same time, it seeks to create new cultural initiatives through co-creation with corporate partners, thereby contributing to the enrichment of Nagoya’s culture and arts.
Nagoya City: Promoting the Cultural Experience Project for the Next Generation (For Citizens) (Living Information)

■ What is Sonoligo Future?
Sonoligo Future is an online platform provided by Sonoligo Inc., a startup originating from Nagoya University, that allows users to participate in cultural events, including music, sports, and art, free of charge. This initiative provides cultural experience opportunities for students, who will be responsible for the future of Nagoya. This initiative provides cultural experience opportunities for students, who will be responsible for the future of Nagoya, and supports the development of rich experiences and diverse perspectives through cultural experiences such as listening to music, watching sports, and visiting art galleries and museums for students from age 0 to university and graduate students living in Nagoya City.

■ What is THE NEW DENIM PROJECTⓇ?
A sustainable initiative that transforms textile waste such as denim offcuts, unsellable secondhand clothing, and cotton waste generated during spinning, into a variety of products through a re-spinning process. Even the cotton waste produced during this re-spinning process is converted into fertilizer for organic coffee farms, forming a closed-loop system.

THE NEW DENIM PROJECT® | Material & Scheme | TAKIHYO FOR GOOD（Takihyo Co., Ltd. Sustainable Site）