Key Facts
• July 2, 2025: Female business leaders in Kochi made a declaration to Governor Shoji Hamada.
• The group, “Kochi Manufacturing LABO,” was established in February 2025 with 30 companies.
• Focus: Foster collaboration among businesses and support small and medium enterprises.
• Goals: Create safe spaces for women and youth to take on challenges.
• Governor Hamada expressed gratitude and pledged continued cooperation.
• Chairperson Michiko Toda emphasized understanding working mothers’ needs and creating supportive environments.
• Future plans include exchanges with other women’s groups and students by 2025.
• Aim: Make Kochi a preferred destination for women and young people.
Summary
On July 2, 2025, the “Kochi Manufacturing LABO,” a group of 30 companies led by female business leaders in Kochi, declared their commitment to creating supportive environments for women and youth. The group, established in February 2025, aims to foster business collaboration and support small enterprises. During a meeting with Governor Shoji Hamada, they outlined their goals, including providing safe spaces for women and young people to take on challenges. Chairperson Michiko Toda highlighted the importance of understanding the needs of working mothers and fostering a work-friendly environment. Governor Hamada expressed gratitude and pledged continued collaboration. The group plans to organize exchanges with other women’s organizations and students by 2025, aiming to make Kochi a preferred destination for women and youth.
