Okawa Printing was founded in 1881 (Meiji 14). Since then, we have continued our business in Yokohama for over 140 years. Since 2003, we have set ourselves apart from other companies as a "Social Printing Company®" with the aim of solving various social issues through our core business.
In 2019, we adopted the concept of "printing with the wind and the sun," and achieved 100% renewable energy for our own electricity.In addition, we are working to reduce the total environmental impact of our business activities, from procurement of raw materials to delivery. We are promoting decarbonization.
In addition, we are working on video shooting in a renovated business office, operating the distribution studio wGP (with Green Printing), holding movie screenings using the studio, and starting a scanning business to preserve valuable printed materials and records for future generations. We are expanding the possibilities of "Social Printing Company".
Our activities as a social printing company are still lacking. I want to spread this idea throughout the industry and throughout the world. We would also like to generate ideas to solve more social issues. In particular, with regard to the theme of decarbonization, we believe that there is no time left to protect the global environment. We are looking for people who agree with this idea and want to grow our business together.
| Recruitment target | University students, graduate students, and vocational school students (all years) |
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| Spaces | A maximum of 3 students |
| period | August to September 2024 (8 months) *Extension possible by mutual agreement |
| Theme | Solving social issues/global warming issue, climate crisis |
| Job category | Planning/public relations |
| Activity support money | Only transportation expenses will be paid at actual cost. |
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| Activity conditions | Ability to participate in regular meetings and carry out assigned tasks. *Please decide the time etc. after consultation. |
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Through our main business (printing), we are a company that approaches solving various issues such as the environment, welfare, and refugee issues. Our company's greatest feature is that we can work to solve social problems through our work. There are opportunities to get the latest information on decarbonization and sustainable initiatives, which have been attracting increasing social interest in recent years, as well as contact points with customers who are highly interested in these topics. We have customers all over the country, including Kiyoken, which sells Siumai Bento, Sato Pharmaceutical, which sells Yunker Yellow Tei Liquid, and Patagonia, which sells outdoor brands.
General Affairs Department Sub-Leader Takuyoshi Otaki
Since 2008, we have accepted more than 50 internships, mainly university students. A distinctive feature of Okawa Printing's internships is that they are specialized in solving social issues. In the past, intern students' ideas that helped solve social issues have been turned into businesses. Okawa Printing is waiting for your ideas. I'm interested in sustainability activities, I want to see the CSR efforts of local companies, and I want to improve society through my work! We look forward to your participation.
| Company Name | Okawa Printing Co., Ltd. |
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| URL | https://www.ohkawa-inc.co.jp/ |
| Establishment | May 1881 |
| Representative | Representative Director Tetsuro Okawa |
| Main office | 2053 Kamiyabecho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama City |
| Business Content | ・Printing and management consulting ・Video shooting, distribution studio management, printed matter scanning business |