Parliamentary Report Meeting and Exchange of Opinions Utilizing Collaboration Agreement with Bunkyo Gakuin University

The Standing Committee on Citizens and Urban Affairs will hold an exchange of opinions and a parliamentary report with Bunkyo Gakuin University students involved in "Kashiya Bunbun," on the theme of vacant store measures.

"Vacant store measures" have traditionally been cited as an issue faced by shopping streets. Nationally, there are various challenges such as a lack of successors, poor business performance, and aging facilities, making it difficult to resolve the issue of vacant stores. Shopping streets play multifaceted roles, including creating local vibrancy and crime prevention. This initiative aims to investigate the roles that shopping streets play as the aging population continues to increase.

Fujimino City Council

Date and Time Wednesday, June 24, Reiwa 8 (2026), starting at 2:00 PM

Location Fujimino City Council Chamber (1-1-1 Fukuoka, Fujimino City, Saitama Prefecture <4th and 5th floors of the City Hall Main Building>)

Participants 6 students from the Faculty of Human Studies, Bunkyo Gakuin University, and 2 graduates (students involved with "Kashiya Bunbun")

Fujimino City Council Standing Committee on Citizens and Urban Affairs (7 members in total)

Kentaro Kobayashi, Chairman / Atsushi Itakura, Vice Chairman / Takako Furuetsu, Member / Hideo Kawashima, Member / Yoshinori Kondo, Member / Yuichi Harada, Member / Yoichi Tsukakoshi, Member

Content 1. Overview of the council explained by members of the Standing Committee on Citizens and Urban Affairs 2. Student presentations on regional issues (e.g., vacant store measures) 3. Exchange of opinions and discussion with council members 4. Tour of the assembly hall, etc.

Inquiries Secretariat of the Council (Tel: 049-262-9046)