Media Features
This page provides a list of media coverage featuring our products and our proprietary technology, the flexible natural wood sheet 
, as reported on TV programs, newspapers, and magazines.
- ▶TV Coverage (14 Features)
- ▶Newspaper Coverage (40 Features)
- ▶Magazine Coverage (27 Features)
TV Coverage
A list of instances where our company has been featured on television. We have been interviewed by various broadcasters, including NHK and TV Asahi, resulting in a total of 14 broadcasts (11 on terrestrial TV, 2 on satellite TV, and 1 via online streaming).
*NHK World is in English. Other programs are in Japanese.
"Ultra-thin 0.2mm Sewable Natural Wood Sheet"
- Broadcast Date: November 27, 2018
- Network: TV Asahi
- Program: Shinichi Hatori Morning Show
- Segment: Hatori Goes Straight to the Scene! Kiki-Tori
"Natural-wood Sheet"
- Broadcast Date: March 18, 2012
- Network: NHK WORLD TV (English Broadcast)
- Program: Science View
- Segment: J-Innovators
"Technology to Process Wood into a Sewable Material"
- Broadcast Date: October 1, 2011
- Network: Fuji TV
- Program: Mezamashi Doyoubi Mega
- Segment: NIPPON Nanda Wonder
"Searching for Sewable Wood!"
- Broadcast Date: June 12, 2011
- Network: NHK General TV
- Program: Sakidori
- Segment: Sakidori Investigation Team
"Economic Revitalization in Osaka Through Collaboration"
- Broadcast Date: November 30, 2010
- Network: Kansai TV
- Program: News Anchor
- Segment: Economic Revitalization in Osaka Through Collaboration
"Creating Business Through Intellectual Property Utilization"
- Release Date: November 25, 2010
- Media: YouTube
- Program: Patent Marche
- Produced by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Japan Patent Office, and the Patent Information Institute, Patent Marche is a YouTube video series promoting patent utilization. Our company was introduced as an outstanding success model.
"Bags Made from Natural Wood"
- Broadcast Date: August 18, 2010
- Network: Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
- Program: NEWS You+
- Segment: Kansai Genki-Jirushi
"Sewable Wood"
- Broadcast Date: October 12, 2009
- Network: TV Tokyo
- Program: WBS (World Business Satellite)
- Segment: Koko ni Waza Ari! Monozukuri Nippon no Sokojikara, Episode 210
"Natural Wood Sheet Wins the Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Award at the Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award"
- Broadcast Date: August 22, 2009
- Network: Biwako Broadcasting
- Program: Shiga Economy NOW
"New Material from Kansai"
- Broadcast Date: August 9, 2009
- Network: Kansai TV
- Program: Business Kansai
"World's First New Material That Utilizes Wood"
- Broadcast Date: March 19, 2008
- Network: TV Osaka
- Program: News BIZ
- Segment: Corporate Portrait Ichiban
Osaka City Public Relations TV Program
- Broadcast Date: February 25, 2007
- Network: Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
- Program: Katsumi & Sayuri's Marugoto Osaka
- Our company's technology and products were featured in Osaka City's public relations TV program.
"Seeds Flash"
- Broadcast Date: December 9, 2006
- Network: BS Fuji
- Program: Chie no Wa (Puzzle Ring) Nippon
- Segment: Seeds Flash
"Wood's Natural Warmth Transformed into Bags and Accessories"
- Broadcast Date: December 10, 2005
- Network: Biwako Broadcasting
- Program: Shiga Economy NOW
"New Technology That Maximizes the Potential of Wood"
- Broadcast Date: January 20, 2005
- Network: NHK
- Program: Ohayou Nippon (Good morning Japan)
- Segment: Machikado Information Room
Newspaper Coverage
A list of newspaper articles featuring our products and Tennâge. We have been covered 40 times across a range of publications, from general newspapers to industrial and economic specialty papers.
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| Publication Date | Newspaper | Article Title |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2012 | Nikkan Keizai | Living as a One-and-Only |
| February 28, 2012 | Nihon Keizai Shimbun | Smartphones: Targeting Market Gaps to Revitalize Core Business |
| February 27, 2012 | Nihon Keizai Shimbun | Launching Kitchenware Using Natural Wood |
| June 28, 2011 | Nihon Keizai Shimbun | Wood-Resin Processing: Thin Yet Strong |
| May 25, 2011 | Nihon Keizai Shimbun | Sewable Wooden Material: Expanding Sales Channels for Goods and Appliances |
| December 22, 2010 | Senken Shimbun | Conveying Warmth Using "Sewable Wood" |
| November 4, 2009 | Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun | Making Bags from Natural Wood |
| December 8, 2008 | Nihon Keizai Shimbun | Wood Used for Mobile Panels |
| October 4, 2008 | Nihon Keizai Shimbun | Natural Wood Panels: Thin and Elegant for Mobile Use |
| January 11, 2008 | Nikkei Marketing Journal | Nikkei MJ: "Warmth-Enhancing Lighting" |
| December 5, 2007 | Fuji Sankei Business Eye | Considering Strategies for Small and Medium Enterprises (24) |
| June 8, 2006 | Nihon Keizai Shimbun | Bio Ventures Introducing New Products: Cosmetics and Appliance Materials from Natural Resources |
| February 12, 2004 | Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun | Natural Wood Sheets from Scraps: Used in Flooring |
| January 29, 2004 | Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun | Sewable Wood: Creating Women’s Bags |
| August 13, 2003 | Nihon Keizai Shimbun | Combining Natural Wood and Resin: Full-Scale Launch of Specialty Sheets |
| September 24, 2002 | Nihon Keizai Shimbun | Seeds of Entrepreneurship: Universities Expected to Rapidly Adapt to Environmental Changes |
| June 18, 2002 | Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun | Natural Wood Sheet Bags Enter Retail Market |
| June 7, 2002 | Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun | Using Natural Wood for Bags: Effectively Utilizing Scraps for Miscellaneous Goods |
| January 9, 2002 | Senken Shimbun | Sewable Wooden Material |
| November 13, 2001 | Nihon Keizai Shimbun | Flexible Wooden Sheets |
| October 6, 2001 | Yomiuri Shimbun | Product Development and Business Experiments: A Case from Ryukoku University REC |
| September 21, 2001 | Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun | Bags Made from Natural Wood |
| September 15, 2001 | Daisho News | Planning a Variety of Products Using Natural Wood |
| September 8, 2001 | Yomiuri Shimbun | Supporting SMEs with Unique Eco Products |
| August 28, 2001 | Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun | Osaka Prefecture’s Industry-Academia-Government & NPO Joint Development of Eco Products |
| June 18, 2001 | Sankei Shimbun | Challenges in Securing Factories for Overseas Expansion: Five-Hour Negotiations |
| June 5, 2001 | Sankei Shimbun | Development of Wooden Sheet Bags |
| June 4, 2001 | Sankei Shimbun | Considering the "Development Cost" Barrier – President Conducts Experiments Himself, Prototype Completed |
| May 28, 2001 | Sankei Shimbun | Collaboration with Ryukoku University to Develop a New Material – The Ideal: Wood That Bends Without Breaking |
| April 2, 2001 | Nihon Keizai Shimbun | 128 "University-Originated Ventures" – Ryukoku University Leads with 19 Companies |
| February 15, 2001 | Nikkan Mokuzai Shimbun | Handbags Made from Wooden Sheets |
| November 9, 2000 | Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun | New Products from SMEs on Display – Three Business Meetings Including "Festa 2000" |
| November 1, 2000 | Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun | Company-Developed Natural Wood Grain Bags – First Launch in the U.S. Next Spring |
| July 31, 2000 | Nihon Keizai Shimbun | Rented Research Labs Fully Occupied – Nurturing Business Startups at Universities |
| March 23, 2000 | Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun | Bags Made from Wooden Sheets – Can Be Processed with Softening Agents |
| February 24, 2000 | Nihon Keizai Shimbun | Venture Expo Closes – 17,000 Visitors in Osaka |
| December 1, 1999 | Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun | Surface Finishing with Natural Wood Sheets – Effective Use of Scrap Wood for Bags and Notebooks |
| June 9, 1999 | Nihon Keizai Shimbun | Ryukoku University's Rented Research Labs – Accelerating Industry-Academia and Corporate Collaboration |
| April 25, 1999 | Small Business Entrepreneurs Newspaper | New Product & Business Development Group – "Only One" Research Group |
| April 22, 1999 | Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun | Collaborative Research for Commercialization with Ryukoku University (Joint Occupation of Rented Labs) |
Magazine Coverage
A list of magazines that have featured our products and Tennâge. We have been introduced in 27 different publications, including consumer fashion magazines, industry journals, and public relations magazines.
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| Publication Date | Publication | Article Title, etc. |
|---|---|---|
| September 2019 | Plastics September 2019 Issue | Special Feature: Current Status of Insert Molding "Characteristics and Examples of Proprietary Insert Molding Technology"Read on Official Site |
| April 2019 | Nikkei xTECH / Nikkei Monozukuri | European Automakers Focus on Insert Molding of Natural Wood SheetsRead on Official Site |
| May 2015 | MATIÈRES À PENSER 2014 | WOODUM - RECYCLED WOOD VENEER |
| November 2012 | ELLE DECOR December 2012 Issue | Tote Bag with Wooden Sheet by Takumi Shimamura |
| October 2011 | Goods Press Extra Edition Surprising Japanese Stationery | Utilizing the Advantages of Natural Wood with Advanced Technology |
| December 2010 | mono STYLE Bag & Goods No.7 | Showcasing the Appeal of Natural Wood |
| November 2010 | InRed December 2010 Issue | Crafted with Natural Wood for a Luxurious Finish |
| September 2010 | Mono Magazine September 16, 2010 Issue | Luxury of Natural Wood and Genuine Leather |
| August 2010 | 25ans October 2010 Issue | Vega Wood's Fall/Winter New Collection |
| May 2010 | METI Journal May/June 2010 Issue | Amazing Technology! Master Craftsmanship: "Wood Transformed into Computers and Bags!" |
| May 2010 | Treasure vol.33 | Editor's Choice Accessories from the Notable Brand 'Vega Wood' |
| April 2010 | Harper's BAZAAR June 2010 Issue | Vega Wood Accessories Made from a New Natural Wood Material |
| April 2010 | MonoMax May 2010 Issue | Stylish Stationery & Desk Tools |
| April 2010 | Goods Press May 2010 Issue | Material Ranking for Image Enhancement |
| March 2010 | 25ans May 2010 Issue | Vega Wood Introducing Bags Made from a New Natural Wood Material |
| December 2009 | Kaden Hihyo January 2010 Issue | Encasing Portable Audio with 'Sewable Wood' and Nishijin Weaving Techniques |
| November 2009 | 3rd Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award | Kinki Block Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award - Traditional Technology Application Division |
| October 2009 | Design Link Osaka Vol.45 | Expanding into New Markets by Launching a New Brand |
| September 2008 | Nikkei Design September Issue | Natural Wood Sheets Catching the Attention of Home Appliance Manufacturers |
| January 2008 | b-platz press Vol.84 (Osaka Sangyo Sozokan Information Magazine) | Creating Interior Ambience with Natural Wood Lampshades |
| January 2008 | Yomiuri Life JAN.2008 | "Found a Great Item from Osaka" - Wooden Bags |
| October 2007 | Powerful Kansai No.457 (Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry PR Magazine) | University-Based Venture Company Directory |
| July 2007 | Patent Distribution NEWS Letter No.15 | Entering the Bag Industry with 'Natural Wood Flexible Sheets' |
| March 2002 | Entrepreneur March Issue | Developing 'Soft Wood' That Can Be Sewn |
| January 2002 | JMA Marketing View | Developing a Natural Wood Flexible Sheet as Supple as Leather |
| October 2001 | Kansai Report | Introducing a Venture Company |
| April 2000 | Kansai Journal | Original Brand Goes Global – Natural Wood Handbags |
