[Exhibition Notice] We’re exhibiting at “Okinawa IT Iju Fes @ Tokyo Ikebukuro” on Sat 9/5 & Sun 9/6
Sam’s International will be exhibiting at “Okinawa IT Iju Fes @ Tokyo Ikebukuro” (organized by the IT Innovation Promotion Division, Department of Commerce, Industry and Labor, Okinawa Prefecture), held in Ikebukuro, Tokyo on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2026.
This event is a matching event where IT and digital professionals considering a UIJ-turn (relocating to Okinawa — whether returning home, moving back to a home region, or making a fresh start) can talk directly with IT companies based in Okinawa. At our booth, we want this to be a relaxed, casual conversation rather than a job interview. We’d love to share the “real” picture as much as we can — what the work is actually like, the atmosphere in the office, and what daily life looks like after making the move.
“I’m curious about working in Okinawa, but what’s it really like?” — if that’s where you are right now, you’re more than welcome. Please feel free to stop by, even if you just want to gather information or get a feel for things.
Event overview
| Event name | Okinawa IT Iju Fes @ Tokyo Ikebukuro |
|---|---|
| Dates & hours | Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 10:30–17:00 Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 10:30–16:30 |
| Venue | TKP Garden City PREMIUM Ikebukuro, Banquet Hall 4A Daiya Gate Ikebukuro 4F, 1-16-15 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0022 |
| Access | 5-minute walk from the East Exit of Ikebukuro Station (JR Yamanote Line) |
| Organizer | IT Innovation Promotion Division, Department of Commerce, Industry and Labor, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Project | FY2026 (Reiwa 8) Digital Talent UIJ-turn Support Program (Okinawa IT Career Navi) |
| Operated by | Adecco Ltd. / Rexan Inc. |
| Roles in focus | Engineers, PMs, infrastructure, AI & data, web production & marketing, in-house SE, IT sales, and more |
| Our booth | (click to see its location within the venue) |
| Details | Event details page (Okinawa IT Career Navi) |
This event is especially for you if…
・You’re considering a UIJ-turn or relocation to Okinawa
・You’ve built IT or digital experience in the Tokyo metropolitan area and would like to put that experience to work in Okinawa
・A job change is still a way off, but you’d like to start gathering information
On the day
At the venue, alongside one-on-one casual chats at company booths (about 25 minutes each), the organizers will also offer a range of seminars and consultation booths.
・Seminars: Okinawa Relocation & Career Change Seminar (from 12:00) / UIJ Career-Up Seminar (from 13:30) / A Real Talk Session with People Who’ve Made the UIJ-turn (from 15:00)
・Career consultation booth: Ask about Okinawa’s IT industry and the local job market
・Relocation consultation booth: Ask about the practical side of moving — arrangements, living environment, transportation, and more
・Company brochure corner: Our materials will be available here too
The one-on-one chats can be reserved in advance, but if you simply drop by on the day, the organizing staff will be happy to guide you around the booths. For details on reservations and walk-in participation, please check the event details page. Rather than a formal interview setting, we hope to talk with you in the easygoing spirit of Okinawa itself. We’re looking forward to meeting you.