Japan–Indonesia International Workshop on Mid-to-Large Scale Timber Construction
Yonago, Tottori Japan | 15 - 17 October 2026
What You Will Experience
Western Tottori Prefecture offers a rare opportunity to experience the entire Japanese timber value chain within a single, compact region. The four-day program is designed to maximize exposure to both Japan’s cutting-edge timber construction practice and its full supply chain.
- Erection visit of the Miyoshi Sangyo new headquarters — a four-story, one-hour fire-resistant timber building. The construction schedule has been arranged so that participants can observe the erection phase live. Such an opportunity is exceptionally rare in Japan.
- Full supply chain tour — visits to CLT, LVL, plywood, precut, and sawmill facilities within Tottori Prefecture. A comparable range of timber production cannot be experienced in one trip elsewhere in Japan.
- Lectures and joint workshop — with leading Japanese experts including Prof. Mikio Koshihara (The University of Tokyo), Shibaura Institute of Technology, and Team Timberize, covering design, connection technology, fire resistance, and regulation for mid-to-large scale timber buildings.
- Direct dialogue with Japanese manufacturers and builders — including discussions with local sawmills, CLT/LVL producers, and Miyoshi Sangyo on production capacity, supply structures, and potential collaboration.
- Official engagement — opening reception, public symposium, and a proposed courtesy meeting with the Tottori Prefectural Government (Governor-level requested).
Benefits for Indonesian Participants
- Access to Japan’s mature mid-to-large scale timber construction ecosystem at the decision-making level — industry, academia, and government in one program.
- Technical insights directly applicable to ongoing Indonesian projects, including the timber school project in the new capital, Nusantara.
- Business networking with Japanese manufacturers and contractors exploring Southeast Asian markets.
- A platform for ongoing joint research, student exchange, and potential co-investment projects with Japanese partners.
- International visibility for participating Indonesian companies through joint PR and documentation.
Participation and Cost Structure
The workshop is designed with a clear allocation of costs among the parties:
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International airfare, domestic transport in Japan, accommodation, and meals for Indonesian participants |
Participating Indonesian companies (self-funded, coordinated via UGM) |
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Travel and accommodation for Japanese expert speakers invited from Tokyo |
Tottori Prefectural Government (sponsor) |
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Venue operation, interpretation, materials, and PR |
Tottori Prefectural Government (sponsor) |
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Site visit transport, receptions, and networking events |
Tottori Prefecture and local Japanese Companies |