{"id":1709,"date":"2025-08-20T06:02:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T21:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/?post_type=projects&#038;p=1709"},"modified":"2025-08-22T05:16:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T20:16:30","slug":"nirik-suntex-area-circus","status":"publish","type":"projects","link":"https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/en\/projects\/nirik-suntex-area-circus\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Collaboration Between Taiwanese Startups and Japanese Manufacturers: Creating Business from On-Site Exhibitions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-section alignfull smb-section smb-section--fit\" style=\"--smb-section--background-color:#000000\"><div class=\"smb-section__fixed-background\"><div class=\"smb-section__background\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smb-section__inner\"><div class=\"c-container\"><div class=\"smb-section__contents-wrapper\"><div class=\"smb-section__body is-layout-constrained wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-section-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ecb84aab wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-plain\"><span class=\"sme-text-color has-sm-text-alt-color\">Industry<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"sme-text-color has-sm-text-alt-color\">AI<br>Software<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-plain\"><span class=\"sme-text-color has-sm-text-alt-color\">Service<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"sme-text-color has-sm-text-alt-color\">Event Planning<br>Partner Search<br>Lead Generation<\/span><br><span class=\"sme-text-color has-sm-text-alt-color\">Follow-up<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-plain\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In June 2025, the special exhibition &#8220;Taiwan Pavilion&#8221; was held within the &#8220;AREA CIRCUS&#8221; manufacturing trade show, hosted by SUNTEX in Kawagoe, Saitama.<br>This collaborative project between <strong>Nirik and SUNTEX<\/strong> brought together four Taiwanese startups and Japanese manufacturers, resulting in real cross-border business opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ecb84aab wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/26709763222995d6b2b0afc510a757c5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/26709763222995d6b2b0afc510a757c5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/26709763222995d6b2b0afc510a757c5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/26709763222995d6b2b0afc510a757c5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/26709763222995d6b2b0afc510a757c5.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-plain\">Background of the Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SUNTEX organizes the &#8220;Area Circus&#8221; annually to showcase manufacturing-related technologies. In 2025, they expressed interest in trying something different.<br>Recognizing this opportunity, Nirik proposed a unique concept: a Taiwan Pavilion featuring cutting-edge Taiwanese startups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan\u2019s manufacturing sector is constantly looking for innovative technologies, while Taiwanese startups are eager to collaborate with Japanese corporations. This strong alignment of needs made the collaboration a natural fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-plain\">Our Approach and Key Focus Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nirik provided end-to-end support\u2014from selecting and coordinating with Taiwanese startups to on-site assistance and promotional activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A key focus was ensuring the value of each Taiwanese solution was communicated clearly and effectively. To avoid the typical one-way communication often seen at large trade shows, Nirik assigned bilingual staff who understand both Japanese and Taiwanese business cultures. This helped facilitate natural conversations and two-way communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ecb84aab wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8a6a5781ccaba672502e6f225d142ea7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8a6a5781ccaba672502e6f225d142ea7-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8a6a5781ccaba672502e6f225d142ea7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8a6a5781ccaba672502e6f225d142ea7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8a6a5781ccaba672502e6f225d142ea7.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/b0ecdfda877f03fc871a3d80cb5947ba.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/b0ecdfda877f03fc871a3d80cb5947ba.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/b0ecdfda877f03fc871a3d80cb5947ba-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/b0ecdfda877f03fc871a3d80cb5947ba-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/b0ecdfda877f03fc871a3d80cb5947ba-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-plain\">Not Just an Exhibition \u2014 Designing Triggers for Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ecb84aab wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nirik&#8217;s role in this project went far beyond basic coordination. Our strength lies in designing and executing initiatives with the clear goal of <strong>creating real business opportunities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ecb84aab wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5d4ee55246573b6735422cb50343c550-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5d4ee55246573b6735422cb50343c550-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5d4ee55246573b6735422cb50343c550-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5d4ee55246573b6735422cb50343c550-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5d4ee55246573b6735422cb50343c550.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ef9f6d1cf435dddc47f7cbf1754a9d28.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ef9f6d1cf435dddc47f7cbf1754a9d28.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ef9f6d1cf435dddc47f7cbf1754a9d28-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ef9f6d1cf435dddc47f7cbf1754a9d28-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ef9f6d1cf435dddc47f7cbf1754a9d28-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether supporting startup events or trade show planning, we focus not only on &#8220;setting the stage&#8221; but also on crafting mechanisms that generate concrete deals and collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-plain\">Results and Feedback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over 300 visitors attended the two-day event, and multiple demo and quote requests were received on-site. Importantly, conversations went beyond the featured products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some Japanese companies inquired not only about sourcing from Taiwan but also about introducing their own products to the Taiwanese market\u2014highlighting a shift from &#8220;procurement&#8221; to <strong>mutual business exploration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-plain\">Ready to Collaborate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will continue to support and produce real cross-border collaboration between overseas startups and Japanese enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a <strong>Japanese company exploring new business development<\/strong>, or an <strong>international startup seeking connections in Japan<\/strong>, we invite you to reach out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re happy to start with a casual brainstorming chat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview In June 2025, the special exhibition &#8220;Taiwan Pavilion&#8221; was held within the &#8220;AREA CIRCUS&#8221; manufacturin [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1662,"template":"","cross-border":[11],"service-category":[13,12],"class_list":["post-1709","projects","type-projects","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","cross-border-world-to-japan","service-category-event-marketing","service-category-sales-support","en-US","c-entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/projects\/1709","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/projects"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/projects"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1662"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1709"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"cross-border","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cross-border?post=1709"},{"taxonomy":"service-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nirik-global.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service-category?post=1709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}