Companies that receive awards under this recognition program, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises that have received awards and recognition from the national government and other organizations, will be designated as "Master Craftsmen," leading manufacturing companies in Osaka, and the Osaka Prefectural Government will assist them with corporate promotion.
Furthermore, "Takumi Companies" can use the Takumi logo to promote themselves as "energetic small and medium-sized enterprises in Osaka."

Promoting Osaka companies at trade shows

We actively participate in large-scale exhibitions held both domestically and internationally, and conduct corporate promotions utilizing our craftsmanship booklet. We also provide subsidies for companies exhibiting individually, offering comprehensive support for companies' sales channel development.

For company-specific exhibition subsidies, please click here.

Craftsman Exhibition

The "Osaka Manufacturing Excellence Award Master Craftsmanship Exhibition & MOBIO-Cafe-Meeting" will be held at MOBIO's largest permanent exhibition hall in Japan, showcasing a wide range of master craftsman companies. This is an excellent opportunity for award-winning companies to exhibit and promote their products free of charge during the event.

You can see past PR and presentations here.

Craftsman company exchange meeting

We will be holding a networking event exclusively for "Takumi Companies," leading manufacturing companies in Osaka. This is a valuable opportunity for these Takumi companies, possessing outstanding technical capabilities, to interact without borders.

Preferential treatment for loans at financial institutions

Companies that receive awards under this program are eligible for preferential treatment regarding loans from the following financial institutions.

• Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
• Ikeda Senshu Bank
• Kansai Mirai Bank

(As of March 2024)

For more details, please contact your financial institution.

Preferential interest rates under the equipment leasing (installment/lease) system for small businesses, etc.

Companies that receive awards under this program (limited to small businesses with 50 or fewer employees) can receive preferential interest rates when the Osaka Industrial Promotion Organization purchases equipment necessary for business innovation from manufacturers and dealers, and uses the equipment over the long term through installment payments or leases.

For more information, please contact us at the address below.
Osaka Industrial Promotion Organization, Equipment Support Department
(TEL: 06-6947-4345)