monaka exterior 1684 Inc. (Shiwa-gun, Iwate Prefecture, Representative: Emi Furukawa), which operates the sake lees skincare brand "1684 AZUMAMINE," will hold a limited-time pop-up event at the commercial facility "monaka" in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, on July 4 (Sat.) and 5 (Sun.), 2026, as a collaborative project between industry and academia with MCL Morioka Information Business & Design College (Morijobi). At this pop-up event, Morijobi students will be on-site to handle sales, guide visitors on product testers, conduct simple skin moisture checks, and gather feedback through questionnaires. The skincare brand, born from an Iwate sake brewery with a 340-year history, and local Morioka vocational school students will come together to deliver the product's appeal. We invite you to visit us during this opportunity. monaka, a complex commercial facility in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture: Official Website: https://monaka-morioka.com/ ■ Event Overview Date and Time July 4 (Sat.) and 5 (Sun.), 2026, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Location monaka 1F, in front of the escalator 1-6-8 Nakanohashidori, Morioka City (near Morioka Bus Center) Content Skincare product exhibition and sales, guidance on testers, simple skin moisture checks, questionnaire collection *Samples will be given to questionnaire respondents. Student Roles Distribution of flyers within the facility, guidance on product testers, simple skin moisture checks, questionnaire collection. ■ Products Handled 1684 AZUMAMINE Sake Lees Lotion Key Visual 1684 AZUMAMINE Sake Lees Lotion [2025 Good Design Award Winner] Contains extract from additive-free sake lees produced during the making of junmai sake. Naturally derived moisturizing ingredients penetrate to lead to moist, translucent skin. Free of synthetic fragrances, parabens, etc. 1684 AZUMAMINE Sake Lees Facial Soap Key Visual 1684 AZUMAMINE Sake Lees Facial Soap A facial soap made with additive-free sake lees using the cold process method. Gently cleanses with fine