Kitakata Open Factory 2026

About this event

Kitakata Open Factory 2026 is an event where participants can directly experience the manufacturing sites of manufacturing companies located in Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture. While primarily aimed at elementary, junior high, and high school students and their guardians, general participants are also welcome. Through this event, participants can come into contact with real corporate manufacturing sites, deepen their understanding of working, and develop interest in local companies as prospective employers. Ozawa Iron Works Co., Ltd. plans to offer CAD operation and welding experience; Appletree Co., Ltd. plans a factory tour for LED lighting and neon lamp production, along with an LED lamp making workshop; and Resonac Aluminum Kitakata plans to offer tours of aluminum product manufacturing sites along with hands-on work experience. Participants can directly feel the fun and challenges of manufacturing as well as the importance of local industry. Hands-on activities suitable for independent research projects are also provided.

Venue

Kitakata City

Kitakata, Fukushima