SAKIGAKE管理人 From October 27 to 31, 2025, SAKIGAKE JAPAN CEO Munetoshi Kondo visited Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “Global South GX Acceleration Project.” This official mission brought together 20 Tokyo-based companies advancing next-generation GX (Green Transformation) solutions. For Kondo, this marked his third visit to Saudi Arabia, with a focus on exploring collaboration opportunities with key government bodies and industrial sectors at the intersection of GX and resilience innovation.
The program was organized jointly by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairsand SusHi Tech Global (Tokyo’s global startup strategy office). The itinerary included top-level sales activities by Tokyo officials, multilateral receptions, meetings with the Federation of Saudi Chambers (FSC) and the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA), as well as sector-specific site visits and networking sessions.
Strong Interest in GX from Saudi Government & Industry Leaders
Upon arrival, the rapid urban development and energy of Riyadh immediately underscored the strong expectations placed on Japanese innovation.
The mission began with a visit to the Federation of Saudi Chambers (FSC), where Tokyo delegates engaged in discussions on Saudi Arabia’s national GX policies and industrial transformation goals.
At the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA), officials briefed the delegation on investment incentives, priority sectors, and the nation’s broader industrial strategies.
During the networking session with MISA representatives, SAKIGAKE JAPAN received numerous inquiries about its off-grid mobile cold storage system, particularly regarding its applications in disaster resilience, medical infrastructure, and decentralized logistics.
The delegation also welcomed Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike and senior Tokyo officials on-site, culminating in a major reception attended by Saudi government leaders, investors, and top-tier corporate executives. The event highlighted the growing interest in Japanese technologies and reinforced the momentum for Japan–Saudi collaboration.
Japan’s GX Technologies × Saudi Vision 2030
A major takeaway of this visit was the strong alignment between Japan’s GX innovations and Saudi Arabia’s national strategy, Vision 2030.
SAKIGAKE JAPAN’s core technology, the
“Cold Storage Box Portable”,
is a three-power-source cold storage solution (AC 100V / solar / internal battery) that can maintain stable temperatures for medical supplies, vaccines, and food even during power outages or in remote environments.
This functionality directly addresses Saudi challenges such as:
- Regions with unstable electricity supply
- Expanding medical and food supply chains
- Harsh desert conditions requiring reliable cold storage
As a result, stakeholders expressed strong interest:
- “We want to deploy this as a medical cold-chain solution.”
- “This could support remote-area logistics hubs.”
- “It would be ideal for tourism and large events requiring off-grid refrigeration.”
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s briefing materials also explicitly introduced SAKIGAKE JAPAN as a company presenting an “off-grid cold storage–powered decentralized logistics model,” confirming its relevance to Saudi policy priorities.
From Product Sales to Long-Term Strategic Partnerships
The project is not limited to product showcase or simple business matching.
As outlined by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, collaboration with Saudi partners requires multi-layered, long-term cooperation, including:
- Joint development with Saudi companies
- Localized product versions tailored to regional needs
- Pilot deployments and field-testing
- Exploration of local manufacturing or assembly bases
With each visit, mutual trust has strengthened, laying the foundation for a Japan–Saudi partnership aimed at solving Global South challenges through GX and resilience technologies.
Conclusion
This visit to Saudi Arabia was an important milestone in advancing SAKIGAKE JAPAN’s mission at the intersection of GX, disaster resilience, and international deployment.
We will continue to build relationships with Saudi government bodies, investors, and industry partners, while developing decentralized infrastructure systems that deliver Japanese technology to frontline environments worldwide.
