Japamburg within DJW - Meet the Network

Japamburg is a non-profit German-Japanese network founded in 2021 and based in Hamburg. The community aims at linking business representatives in Hamburg, Germany and Japan even more closely via regular event formats covering innovation topics of German-Japanese interest. Since 2023, Japamburg is organized within DJW as working group creating deepening synergies between our two organizations.

For the start into 2025, Japamburg will open with another edition of our event format “German-Japanese Business Stories from Hamburg” on January 29. This time we are glad to be able to invite you to Hamburg’s Rothenburgsort district with Stefan Fink Schreibgeräte & Möbel as our host. The purpose of this format is to offer a deep dive into German-Japanese business stories from Hamburg and to offer meaningful opportunities to network with peers within this bilateral business field.

Stefan Fink is an industrial designer with a unique background: before his studies, he mastered the traditional crafts of woodworking and woodturning. This rare combination of artisanal skill and contemporary design expertise defines his work. Based in Rothenburgsort Fink creates timeless writing instruments and furniture that are handcrafted through over 300 meticulous steps. His approach reflects a deep respect for natural materials, emphasizing the beauty and functionality of wood in a manner reminiscent of Zen arts.

Fink’s writing instruments and furniture are exclusively available through him directly, ensuring a highly personalized consultation process. Customers can explore his creations in Hamburg or order them remotely with tailored guidance. His works, which have earned numerous accolades and are featured in prominent museum collections, also find recognition in Japan. Represented by the nichinichi gallery in Kyoto, Fink’s artistry bridges traditional craftsmanship and modern design, appealing to connoisseurs worldwide.

The event will serve as an introduction to Stefan Fink’s works and his business activities connecting Hamburg and Japan through a guided facilities tour and a networking session in a relaxed atmosphere.

Agenda

• 18:00  Registration & Welcome Reception  Entry & Lobby
• 18:15  Opening Words from Japamburg  Entry & Lobby
  Speaker Johannes Budkiewitz, Japamburg
• 18:20  Guided Tour: Stefan Fink’s works and business connection with Japan incl. Q&A Session  Workshop area
  Speaker Stefan Fink
• 19:00  Open Get-together & Networking  Entry & Lobby
• ca. 20:30  End of the event

Language

The guided tour will be conducted in German; for the open networking, as usual, feel free to use any language that feels comfortable.

Number of Guests

Max 25 people; waiting list is available.

Participation Fee

Participation is free of charge for everybody interested. Non-Members of DJW are most welcome to explore the benefits of a DJW membership and join us as a member. 

Prior registration is to be completed via the above green button.

Venue

For those arriving with public transportation, we recommend riding the subway line S2 until Rothenburgsort, or taking the bus line 3 until Rothenburgsorter Marktplatz. If you plan to arrive by car, there is a parking lot at the venue available.

Contact

Japamburg
Johannes Budkiewitz
Network Lead
contact@japamburg.com

Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis e. V. (DJW)
Anne Pomsel
Managing Director
events@djw.de

Everybody interested is most welcome to join the networking event, meeting with business representatives within the Hamburg-Japanese community. We look forward to seeing you then and there!