Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced the registration of 17 new “Kawamachi-zukuri” plans, a national programme aimed at revitalising towns by developing their riverside areas. This latest addition brings...
Golden Pecan Inc., the city of Rikuzentakata, and The University of Tokyo are collaborating in a project to establish a domestic pecan nut industry in Rikuzentakata, an area affected by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. The project has...
Upty Inc. has announced the launch of an industry-first service in Japan, named “Biication”, that combines skilled labour with domestic tourism to address the critical shortage of car mechanics in the nation’s regional areas. The...
A community-led project in the historic Ryuo district of Ajimu is working to revitalise the former castle town, tackling rural decline by clearing invasive bamboo to restore the area’s cultural and natural landscape. It is being spearheaded by...
Kyoso DAO LLC has officially launched its Kyoso App this month, a new platform designed to revitalise local communities by combining Web3 technology with the user-friendly interface of LINE. The application aims to tackle pressing regional issues...
Otetsutabi has signed a collaboration agreement with Yamanouchi Town in Nagano Prefecture to address labour shortages, foster “relationship populations,” and promote sustainable regional development. Yamanouchi Town, celebrated for...
Furano City in Hokkaido has launched its Workation Deployment Cost Subsidy programme for to attract remote workers, families, and entrepreneurs seeking immersive regional experiences. Running until March 2026, the subsidies offers financial support...
The Nara Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with Nara Prefecture, West Japan Railway Company (JR West), and nine local governments along the railway lines, will launch the “Nara SLOW & LOOP” project to enhance slow...
CRASSO is a collaborative open factory event in eastern Kagawa, Shikoku Prefecture, where local manufacturers and artisans unite to showcase their crafts and engage with the community. Local manufacturers and artisans open their production sites to...
Enbara River, flowing through the northern part of Yamagata City in Gifu Prefecture, is known for its miraculous water quality. The beauty of the crystal-clear water gushing from the rocks attracts many visitors, and its transparent stream has...